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Fredericksburg, Virginia

Spotsylvania Animal Hospital - Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Who Is VetEvolve?

VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique. We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams.

Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.

Spotsylvania Animal Hospital, a proud member of the VetEvolve family, is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our team in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area!

We're looking for a compassionate, confident veterinarian who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine, building lasting relationships with clients, and working alongside a collaborative team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced DVM seeking clinical autonomy, professional support, and a healthy work-life balance.

Love Where You Live – Fredericksburg, Virginia!

Located just outside historic Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania offers the perfect combination of suburban comfort, scenic surroundings, and convenient access to both Richmond and Washington, D.C.

The area is known for its charming downtown, local restaurants, wineries, parks, and outdoor recreation. Whether you enjoy exploring historic sites, spending time on Lake Anna, or taking weekend trips to the mountains or coast, there's something for everyone.

Why Join Our Team?

At VetEvolve, we believe veterinarians should have the freedom to practice medicine their way while receiving the support, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive.

Position Summary

The primary purpose and function of the Associate Veterinarian is to provide the highest quality of veterinary care and exceptional client service.

The Associate Veterinarian advocates for pets and their quality of life; builds a long term bonding relationship with clients; contributes to the development and maintenance of the human-pet bond; and educates clients on all aspects of pet health.

This role partners with the Practice Manager as a driving force in support of a positive, high-performing culture that aligns with VetEvolve’s guiding principles of Care First, Better Together, Grow Forward, and Own It.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide consistent high-quality care and exceptional service to pets and clients while maximizing efficiency, productivity and profitability.

Practice veterinary medicine in a manner compliant with the State Veterinary Practice Act, Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws. Ensure appropriate medical record documentation and maintain complete medical records that meet practice quality control guidelines.

Perform complete diagnostic workups, establish accurate histories and physical exams, develop thorough treatment plans, and deliver appropriate urgent, preventive, and ongoing care.

Prescribe and administer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies as appropriate; perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments using standard protocols, instruments, and equipment.

Effectively communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and home care instructions to clients and the veterinary medical team; address and resolve client concerns.

Promote the safety of pets, clients, and team members by ensuring safe restraint techniques, adherence to practice guidelines, and maintaining clean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and laboratory areas.

  • Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and gain their trust and compliance.
  • Attend department and team meetings, both in person and virtually, to stay informed, collaborate effectively, and support broader practice alignment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent, with an active or eligible state license.
  • Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
  • Collaborates effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.
  • Commitment to maintaining professional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
  • Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
  • Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to employee assistance program.

Hours

Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations.

Apply here or contact Meaghan Mostriansky at mostriansky@vetevolve.com for more information and a confidential, exploratory conversation!

Ready to Learn More?

We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian provides high-quality veterinary care, performs surgeries, and develops treatment plans while maintaining accurate medical records. They also build strong client relationships, educate owners on pet health, and contribute to a positive, high-performing hospital culture.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Client communicationTreatment planningPreventive careUrgent careAnimal handlingSafety protocols

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, 74% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $133k–$165k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Virginia102 active3,066 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $60k) · 13% offer loan repayment165 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 18 employers
3
<$115k
3
$115k-150k
16
$150k-185k
3
$185k-220k
2
$224k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Relocation assistance
42%
Loan repayment
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Baldwin, New York

$140k-$224k
#2

Hospital Medical Leader or Associate Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Leesburg, Virginia

$140k-$224k
#3

Associate Veterinarian

$96k-$203k
#4

Veterinarian - Watertown

$160k-$187k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,026 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Vet Evolve

Veterinary Services
Richmond , VA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program

Living in Fredericksburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$418k
Typical market rent
$2,061/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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