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PetVet Care Centers lists this Associate Veterinarian - New Hospital Management - Flexible Scheduling Available | Ruckersville Anim opportunity in ruckersville, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Practice exceptional medicine with more room for life | Three- or four-day and lifestyle scheduling options with no Saturdays or reduced Saturday rotations | Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $140K-$160K base | Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $150K
Position Overview
Join PetVet Care Centers as a Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) supporting Ruckersville Animal Hospital. It's the local heart of a care center with its own identity, team, and culture-backed by the support and resources of a national network. With a new hospital management and leadership team in place, Ruckersville is entering an exciting new chapter. This is an opportunity for a Doctor who wants to practice with clinical autonomy, contribute to a positive medical culture, and play a meaningful role in the hospital's continued growth and success. Serving Ruckersville and the surrounding community since 1988, the hospital provides comprehensive care ranging from wellness and preventive medicine to dentistry and laser therapy in a modern, well-equipped facility.
You care for pets. We care for you.
Why You'll Love Working Here
The opportunity to help shape the hospital's next chapter alongside a new Medical Director and leadership team
Clinical autonomy and a commitment to high-quality medicine
Modern, state-of-the-art facility
An experienced veterinary and support team
A trusted community presence dating back to 1988 (38+ years!)
Flexibility Options & Work-Life Harmony
For Doctors interested in a different way to structure their role, Ruckersville offers flexible scheduling options, including:
Three- or four-day workweeks
No Saturdays or reduced Saturday rotations
Lifestyle scheduling that creates more room for family needs, CE, academic interests, or other commitments
If flexibility is important to you, we'll work together to explore a schedule that aligns with how you want to work. Compensation for other schedule options will be commensurate with hours worked. Full benefit packages are available for schedules of 30+ hours per week. Select benefit packages are available for part-time team members.
What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include:
Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $125,000
Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $140,000-$160,000 base, with earning potential up to $200,000 in total compensation
Flexible scheduling
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
401(k) with discretionary contribution
Team Member Pet Discounts
Emotional wellbeing support-Including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
CE stipends and career development resources
Grant Circle-a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
Local care center / hospital culture backed by national resources
For questions or a confidential career conversation, contact Lindsay Aimar at
Key Responsibilities
Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
Client communication and education
Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
Maintaining accurate medical records
Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
Qualifications (Required)
Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
Current State Veterinary License
DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
Excellent surgical and dental skills.
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.
Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.
Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Skills (Nice To Have)
Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.
Problem-Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital.
Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff.
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Worksite address
ruckersville, VA, 22968, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.