Veterinarian - General Practice

Company: National Veterinary Associates
Location: Lorton
Posted on: February 22, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Gunston/nAnimal Hospital in Lorton, VA is looking for/nan Associate Veterinarian to join our team! $20k/nSign-On, $10k Retention, $2k Relocation, $2k Lifestyle Incentive 20/nPTO Days, CE Allowance $2.5k 5 Days No/nSundays, No On-Call, Personal Pet Care Support, Mentorship Gunston Animal Hospital/nis a well-established, 2 doctor, AAHA accredited, full-service, small animal/nhospital. Community involvement is at the core of our mission, as this provides/nus with the opportunity to impact most effectively on the all-important human/nanimal bond. We pride ourselves on providing a full spectrum of care for our/npatients. PAW plans are available so our client can afford preventative and/nmaintenance care for their pets. Our culture is one of high standards,/nprofessional dedication, patient care and unrelenting commitment to customer/nservice. We are seeking someone just as passionate about culture and medicine/nto join our family. About the/nHospital: - Ultrasound - Cold Laser therapy - Full in-house IDEXX lab equipment - 3 exam rooms - Soft tissue surgery - Dental prophylaxis - Dedicated surgery suite and dental/narea - Digital radiography (including digital/ndental radiographs) - Treatment area with 2 tables - Diagnostic ultrasound Why choose Gunston Animal Hospital? - Safe and Quality Medicine: Our team stays educated and/nutilizes the most up to date techniques and recommendations for the best/npossible patient care. We also pride ourselves on utilizing fear-free/ntechniques to keep our patients AND staff safe while providing the best/ncare possible. - Friendly/Inclusive Culture: Our team acknowledges that great/nresults are only achieved through the teamwork that comes with mutual/nrespect and kindness amongst our team and with our clients. - We Like to Have Fun!: We work hard and have difficult days,/nbut we get through them as a TEAM. We have worked hard to create and maintain/nan excellent culture. We have regular staff meetings and off-site events (pot/nlucks, tie dye party, apple picking, movie theater to ourselves, are just some/nof our previous events) to celebrate and relax together! All this hard/nwork has fostered a jovial, considerate, and passionate group of people,/nwe would love to have you as part of our community! Work-Life/nBalance At Gunston, we/nunderstand that balancing work and life is incredibly important to be both/nhappy and successful, so we prioritize supporting our staff. Doctors’ schedules/nare flexible with four days (5-10 hours shifts PT v. FT) per week, no on-call,/nrotating Saturdays, and flexible lunches. Gunston/nAnimal Hospital offers: - 401(k) plan - Paid time off - 20 PTO days per year - Licensure dues/fees - Malpractice coverage - Annual CE allowance of $2.5k and 5/ndays - Health, Vision, and Dental insurance/noptions - Life insurance, short term/long term/ndisability - Lifestyle incentive up to $2k Equal/nEmployment Opportunity: It is the policy/nof the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees/nregardless of race, color, religion, sex national origin, age,/nnon-disqualifying disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran. National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership. NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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