Associate Veterinarian – Mobile / House Call
Listed compensation
$135k-$150k
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Job Description
- Associate Veterinarian – Mobile / House Call
- Vets to Pets | Bristow, VA
- Full-Time | $135,000–$150,000+ | 4-Day Workweek
- Love Veterinary Medicine, But Ready for Something Different?
Vets to Pets is seeking a compassionate, motivated veterinarian to join our privately owned, Fear Free Certified mobile veterinary practice in Bristow, Virginia.
We provide personalized veterinary care to dogs and cats in the comfort of their own homes, from wellness visits and preventive medicine to chronic disease management and compassionate end-of-life care.
If you're looking for a more personal approach to veterinary medicine, a supportive team, and a schedule that allows for a life outside of work, we'd love to connect!
What Makes Us Different?
- Four-day workweek with flexible scheduling.
- No surgery, no on-call responsibilities, and no overnight hospitalization.
- Typically 5–7 house calls per day, with a dedicated veterinary assistant.
- Time between appointments to complete medical records.
- Fear Free Certified practice with an emphasis on low-stress patient care.
- Support from our sister hospital, Summit Veterinary Care, for advanced diagnostics, surgery, and additional medical services.
- A collaborative team that values communication, professional development, and work-life balance.
What We're Looking For
- DVM or VMD degree and eligibility for Virginia veterinary licensure.
- Strong general practice and clinical skills.
- A compassionate, patient-focused approach to veterinary medicine.
- Excellent communication skills and a commitment to client education.
- Someone who enjoys working closely with support staff and building relationships with clients.
- An interest in Fear Free medicine and providing individualized patient care.
Compensation & Benefits
- $135,000–$150,000+ annual salary, based on experience.
- Generous PTO
- Health insurance with employer contribution.
- CE allowance, professional memberships, and PLIT.
- Virginia veterinary license and DEA fee reimbursement.
- VIN membership.
- Fear Free Certification.
- 401(k) with employer match after one year.
- Employee pet care discounts.
- Paid holidays.
Life in Northern Virginia
Located in Bristow, Virginia, Vets to Pets serves communities throughout Northern Virginia, offering access to historic towns, outdoor recreation, restaurants, and the Washington, D.C. area.
- Let's Connect!
- If you're ready to experience veterinary medicine outside the traditional hospital setting, we'd love to hear from you!
- Apply today to learn more about joining Vets to Pets!
- Anticipated start: Early 2027
Key Responsibilities
Provide personalized veterinary care to dogs and cats through mobile house calls, including wellness visits and chronic disease management. Collaborate with a dedicated veterinary assistant and the sister hospital team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or VMD degree and be eligible for Virginia veterinary licensure. Strong clinical skills, a compassionate approach to patient care, and excellent communication abilities are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$143k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k in an average-cost state. 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, 64% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 9.4 / 10 · top 5% in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,351 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $135k–$150k | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $130k–$153k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$141k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Virginia | 109 active | 3,402 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $60k) · 12% offer loan repayment159 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,223 in the last 30 days | 503 the 30 days before (+143%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian – Mobile / House Call at Veterinary Solut!ons Services a 9.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,351 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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