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Description
Ready to challenge the status quo? At Eagles Nest Animal Hospital, we're proving that veterinary medicine can be both financially rewarding and professionally fulfilling. We believe passionate doctors deserve exceptional compensation without compromising their wellbeing or values.
Here's what makes us different:
True work-life balance (no 60-hour work weeks here!)
Medicine driven by patient needs, not sales targets
Fair, transparent pricing for our clients
A sustainable practice model that prevents burnout
What we're proud to offer:
Compensation Structure: $135K base transitioning to production - where top performers excel through efficient teamwork (not exhaustion). Current doctors average $350K+
Industry-leading 8:1 support staff to DVM ratio
Monday-Friday schedule with just one on-call weekend per month
Exceptional Benefits Package:
Top-tier health insurance
401(k) program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid "Walk on the Clock" wellness program
Sign-on bonus
Still skeptical? We understand - and we'd love to show you around. Come visit us and see firsthand how genuine support and exceptional teamwork create an environment where both our doctors and patients thrive.
About Eagles Nest Animal Hospital:
We're a privately-owned, woman-founded practice that delivers the advanced medicine and innovation you'd expect from corporate medicine, while our independence allows us to prioritize what truly matters – our team and patients. While we're not an emergency facility, our diverse caseload keeps medicine interesting and engaging. Our tight-knit, collaborative culture fosters both exceptional patient care and professional growth.
Location & Lifestyle: Enjoy the best of both worlds in our charming rural setting. Our community boasts a higher-than-average household income, ensuring a strong client base committed to quality veterinary care. Just 59 miles south of Washington DC, you're close enough to enjoy city amenities while avoiding the daily traffic grind. It's the perfect balance of rural practice with urban accessibility.
Position Details:
Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, 4 clinical days plus 1 dedicated surgery day per week
Strong Mentorship: Learn from veterinarians at all career levels
Modern Facility: Brand-new 8500 sqft building with 10 exam rooms and separate feline and canine facilities
Diverse Caseload: Experience a wide range of cases without the stress of emergency medicine
Open to Both New Graduates and Experienced Veterinarians
Ready to practice medicine the way it should be?
Contact Alexa:
Email: alexa@eaglesnestanimalhospital.com
Join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and respects your work-life balance. We're ready to show you how veterinary medicine can be both rewarding and sustainable.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VDM) or equivalent degree
- License in good standing with the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine or ability to become licensed in VA prior to your start date