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Chesapeake, Virginia

Barker Animal Hospital - Part Time Associate Veterinarian (Saturday Coverage Only)

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsPart-Time

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Job Description

Barker Animal Hospital is a welcoming, team-oriented small animal practice known for delivering high-quality care with a personal touch. We’re looking for a Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to join us for Saturday GP appointments and become part of a supportive, easygoing environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Part-Time Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our team, with a primary need for Saturday coverage focused on general practice (GP) appointments. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian looking to supplement their schedule or maintain a flexible workload.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide high-quality medical care for small animal patients during GP appointments
  • Perform physical exams, diagnostics, and treatment plans
  • Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients
  • Maintain accurate medical records
  • Collaborate with support staff to ensure efficient patient flow

Schedule: Part-time role

  • Primary need: Saturdays
  • Additional weekday hours may be available based on candidate interest and hospital needs
  • Core Competencies
  • Companion Animal Medicine
  • Preventive Veterinary Care
  • Veterinary Diagnostics
  • Small Animal Surgery
  • Veterinary Dentistry
  • Wellness & Preventive Medicine
  • Client Communication & Education
  • Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Team Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Medical Record Documentation
  • Emergency & Urgent Care Assessment
  • Time Management & Efficiency
  • Leadership & Mentorship
  • Compassionate Patient Care

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
  • Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in Virginia
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to high-quality patient care
  • Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
  • Passion for continued learning and professional growth

What We Offer

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Competitive compensation
  • Supportive, team-oriented environment
  • Opportunity to work with experienced staff and a loyal client base

Why Barker Animal Hospital?

  • Established practice with consistent Saturday caseload
  • Great fit for work-life balance or supplemental income
  • Positive, collaborative culture

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity with a great team, we’d love to connect!

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care for small animal patients, including physical exams, diagnostics, and treatment plans. They will also collaborate with support staff to ensure efficient patient flow and maintain accurate medical records.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 14 employers

Sign-on bonus
88%
CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
82%
Relocation assistance
53%
Loan repayment
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Chesapeake

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$349k
Typical market rent
$2,092/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Western Veterinary Partners

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Competitive compensation
Supportive, team-oriented environment
Opportunity to work with experienced staff and a loyal client base