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Veterinarian
Overview
As a veterinarian at Heartland Veterinary Partners, you will provide quality care to patients and empathetic service to clients. You will partner with other veterinarians, technicians, and client service representatives to operate as an efficient and productive team.
Success in this role takes a collaborative mindset while operating as an independent branch of Heartland. This is an opportunity to expand your skillset while using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills and passion for patient care to build a productive and rewarding career.
When you join us, you will make a real difference in the lives of our patients and clients. You will also become a valued member of our team and contribute to the success of our practice.
Job Details
Practice:
At Ballston Animal Hospital our Doctors and staff care deeply about the health and happiness of your pet. Our mission is to partner with our clients to provide the highest standard of care possible. We do this by delivering comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and wellness care in a friendly, professional, and caring environment. We are pleased that our community voted Ballston Animal Hospital “2022 Best Vet in Arlington, VA”.
Position Purpose:
Part-Time Associate Veterinarian (DVM) - Alexandria, VA
Ballston Animal Hospital | Arlington, VA
Flexible opportunity for a DVM who prefers a medicine-only caseload
Compensation: $67,000-$70,000 annually plus production
Join an experienced, collaborative team that values quality medicine, mentorship, and work-life balance.
Ballston Animal Hospital is seeking a Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our well-established small animal practice in the heart of Arlington, Virginia. Our hospital has been serving the community for decades and is known for providing compassionate, personalized care in a supportive, team-oriented environment. We are locally owned and committed to partnering with our clients to deliver exceptional medical, surgical, dental, and wellness care.
Whether you're an experienced veterinarian looking for greater flexibility or an early-career DVM seeking mentorship, you'll find a welcoming team dedicated to helping you succeed.
Why You'll Love Ballston Animal Hospital
- Join a stable, experienced veterinary team with long-tenured doctors and support staff.
- Collaborative culture where doctors work together on cases and treatment planning.
- Individualized mentorship tailored to your experience and career goals.
- No on-call or after-hours emergency responsibilities.
- Manageable appointment schedule averaging approximately 14 appointments per day.
- Thirty-minute wellness and sick appointments to allow quality time with patients and clients.
- Opportunity for long-term growth as the practice continues to expand.
Our Facility
Our hospital is equipped with the technology needed to practice high-quality medicine, including:
- Digital radiography
- Digital dental radiography
- Ultrasound
- Therapy laser
- IDEXX Catalyst & ProCyte in-house laboratory
- Dedicated surgical suite
Schedule
We are looking for a veterinarian interested in a flexible part-time schedule. Hospital hours are:
- Monday–Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Closed Saturdays and Sundays
What We're Looking For
We'd love to connect with veterinarians who:
- Enjoy practicing high-quality small animal medicine
- Appreciate collaboration and open communication
- Value strong client relationships and patient advocacy
- Thrive in a supportive, team-first environment
- Enjoy learning and mentoring alongside experienced colleagues
Learn More
Want to see if Ballston Animal Hospital is the right fit for you? We'd love to start with a conversation.
Visit us at ballstonanimalhospital.com to learn more about our hospital, team, and commitment to exceptional patient care.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Benefits Offered:
Benefits dependent on Part-Time or Full-Time Opportunity
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Relocation assistance available
Pay Range:
USD $67,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr.Success Profile
We’re looking for passionate vets with the following traits:
- Adaptable
- Compassionate
- Communicator
- Critical Thinker
- Collaborative
- Empathetic
Culture
At Heartland Veterinary Partners, we believe that prioritizing care for veterinarians enables them to prioritize care for their patients. We offer several benefits and support programs to help veterinarians succeed, including:
Mentorship
We provide access to experienced mentors who can help our partners hone their craft and develop their skills, regardless of where they are in their career journey.
Choose Your Setting
We have practices in many states across the country with diverse settings and focuses, so our veterinarians can choose the environment that is best for them.
Work-Life Balance
We understand that our veterinarians have lives outside of the practice, and we are committed to helping them achieve balance.
Authentic Autonomy
Each practice is led locally, and we empower our teams to make all the clinical and inventory decisions to best meet the needs of the community they serve.
Support When it Matters Most
We support our veterinarians at every stage of their careers, from new graduates to experienced practitioners.
Career Path
New Graduate
This is your first veterinary role after school. You’re getting your feet wet and putting that education to work gaining the experience you need to become the vet you know you can be.
Clinically Confident
You’ve been here a while and have your feet under you. You still have plenty of learning and growing to do, but you’re well on your way.
Learning to Lead
Thanks to your experience and dedication, you’ve earned the trust and respect of your community and established yourself as an example for other vets to follow.
“I love working at a Heartland-owned practice. They let us be ourselves with the support of a corporation. My relationship with our regional director is genuine and supportive. It’s obvious anytime company leadership addresses the practices that they genuinely care about our wellbeing and make decisions with our best interests in mind. We are extremely lucky to work for a company this down to earth.”
- Dr. Alexandra Carter, Managing DVM
Rewards
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Generous Vacation Time
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Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits
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Flexible Scheduling
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401(k) and Roth(k) with match
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Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
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Relocation Assistance
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