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.

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.

Position Purpose: Part-Time Associate Veterinarian (DVM) - Arlington, 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.

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

• 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

• Enjoy practicing high-quality small animal medicine
• Adequate 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

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

• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Roth(k) with match
• Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available

Pay Range

USD $67,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr.

Success Profile

• Adaptable
• Compassionate
• Communicator
• Critical Thinker
• Collaborative
• Empathetic

Culture

• 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
• Choose Your Setting
• Work-Life Balance
• Authentic Autonomy
• Support When it Matters Most

Career Path

• New Graduate
• Clinically Confident
• Learning to Lead