Veterinary Surgeon - Board Certified or Board Eligible
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Job Description
Veterinary Surgical Centers is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Veterinary Surgeon to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community.
Our collaborative environment means you’ll practice the highest quality of patient care as well as continuous learning.
As part of our team, you’ll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.
At VSC, we are committed to providing world-class orthopedic and soft tissue surgery in a respectful environment that brings comfort to owners and instills confidence in primary care veterinarians. Each of our clinics shares a facility with other specialty practices, allowing for direct daily collaboration with specialists. This collaborative approach to medicine allows for the highest quality of patient care as well as opportunities for continuous learning.
With an emphasis on mentorship and hands-on learning, our center helps to prepare individuals for an impactful career in small animal surgery and rehabilitation.
Vienna, Virginia, is a highly desirable place to live due to its strong sense of community, excellent schools, and proximity to Washington, D.C., offering the best of both suburban tranquility and city access.
With beautiful parks, outdoor activities like the W&OD Trail, and a low crime rate, it's ideal for families and individuals seeking a safe, welcoming environment. The town's charming downtown, rich history, and diverse dining and shopping options add to its appeal.
Vienna also boasts a strong real estate market, low taxes, and convenient public transportation, making it an attractive choice for residents. vscvets.com
- Veterinarian - Boarded Surgeon
- Veterinary Surgical Centers in Vienna, VA
- Eligible for a sign-on and relocation bonus
What You’LL Do
Examine and diagnose diseases and injuries of pets (primarily dogs and cats), and treat surgically or medically
- Collaborate within our veterinary ecosystem, and communicate with referring veterinarians
- Participate in ongoing education, seminars, and training to stay at the top of your field
Benefits
Our Comprehensive Benefit Package Includes
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment
- Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
- Continuing education allowance and professional development support
- Mental Health Resources
- Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave
- Perks for Your Pets Too!
- Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:
- Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
- Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing
- Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods
- Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner
Requirements
- ACVS board certified surgeon (third year or residency trained applicants also considered)
- Strong communication, understanding of client service and relationship building skills
- An interest in and passion for learning, training, and growing his/her skill set and company’s offerings
- A strong work ethic, go-getter attitude, and solutions-oriented approach
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment where teaching and mentoring is a priority
- Ability to work 4 days/week, including 2-3 Saturdays/month
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners.
We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experience for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.
Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.
Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Learn more about our career opportunities at: rarebreedvet.com
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Key Responsibilities
The surgeon will examine, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries in pets through surgical or medical intervention. They will also collaborate within the veterinary ecosystem and communicate effectively with referring veterinarians.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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).
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