Associate Veterinarian (DVM) - Churchland Animal Clinic
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian (DVM) – Churchland Animal Hospital | Portsmouth, VA
Collaborative Medicine. Supportive Mentorship. Coastal Living.
Churchland Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our well-established small animal practice in Portsmouth, Virginia. Whether you're an experienced veterinarian looking for a collaborative team or a recent graduate seeking mentorship, you'll find a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive.
Why Join Churchland Animal Hospital?
- Established, full-service small animal hospital
- Collaborative and supportive doctor team
- Loyal client base and experienced support staff
- Progressive approach to veterinary medicine
- Positive, team-first culture
Strong Mentorship for Early-career Veterinarians
Our goal is to create an environment where veterinarians feel supported, valued, and empowered to practice high-quality medicine.
What You'll Do
- Provide compassionate, high-quality care to small animal patients
- Build strong client relationships through education and communication
- Collaborate with an experienced medical team
- Practice medicine in a supportive, team-oriented environment
- Core Competencies
- Small Animal Medicine
- Preventive & Wellness Care
- Veterinary Diagnostics
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- Client Communication
- Case Management
- Team Collaboration
- Medical Record Documentation
- Professional Development
- New Graduate Mentorship
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
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary + Production
- Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance
- Flexible Scheduling
- Generous PTO
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- CE Allowance & Paid CE Days
- Paid Licensing & Professional Dues
Life in Hampton Roads
Enjoy everything coastal Virginia has to offer, including beautiful beaches, waterfront communities, outdoor recreation, excellent dining, and convenient access to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and the greater Hampton Roads region.
Join Our Team
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
Provide compassionate, high-quality medical care to small animal patients while building strong relationships with clients. Collaborate effectively with an experienced medical team to ensure excellent patient outcomes and practice standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
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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