Associate Veterinarian

The Virginia Beach SPCA (VBSPCA) Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic is seeking a skilled veterinarian who is looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and owners in the Virginia Beach Community. In addition to serving public pet patients, the VBSPCA Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic provides medical care for the VBSPCA shelter animal population of dogs, cats, and small animals.

Routine Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical care to public patients and owners
• Perform surgical procedures - mainly spay/neuters and general soft tissue procedures

Clinic Environment

• The VBSPCA operates a fully-equipped facility for both general practice medicine and high-volume spay/neuter services as well as soft tissue, limited orthopedic, and dental surgery..
• Our emphasis is on reducing pet population, providing preventative care, and full-service general medicine for the low-income community.
• Our mobile surgical unit travels to surrounding areas providing low-cost spay/neuter surgery and preventative care to underserved areas.
• We pride ourselves on our emphasis of a positive workplace culture, work/life balance, and satisfaction in our work with the clients and animals we serve.
• The VBSPCA has a team of seven veterinarians who work together to provide care for all the populations we serve.

Required Skills

• DVM or VMD Degree
• Solid skills in performing spay/neuter and general soft tissue procedures
• Clinical experience in general veterinary medicine

• Optional but Beneficial Skills
• Experience in performing dental surgeries

Benefits

• and Compensation:
• Salary Range: $90,000 to $115,000 - dependent on experience and surgical efficiency
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy
• (8) Paid Holidays
• Annual Employer Paid Continuing Education ($3,000 for full time veterinarians; $2,000 for part time veterinarians)
• Licenses/Dues/Membership Coverage
• Relocation Assistance (Negotiable)
• Tuition forgiveness through federal programs (must be routinely scheduled at least 30 hours a week)
• Reduced veterinary costs for personal pets

At this time we are unable to accommodate newly graduated veterinary students.