Join Our Team as a Lead Veterinarian in Purcellville, VA!
About the Practice:
Located in Purcellville, VA
The Lead Veterinarian is responsible for providing high-quality care to our patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of the utmost importance. It’s important that the Veterinarian treats each pet and client like part of the family.
About the Area:
Purcellville, VA is located in the scenic Loudoun County, offering the charm of a small town with easy access to Washington D.C. It’s a vibrant community with a variety of outdoor activities, wineries, and local events, making it an ideal place to balance both work and life.
Description:
- Responsible for the ongoing evaluation and management of clinical practices as well as the delivery of patient care.
- Responsible for monitoring associate doctor performance and production.
- In conjunction with the hospital manager, helps drive the financial performance of the hospital, including revenue generation and expense management.
- Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
- Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and ensure all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
- Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, and attend Continuing Education meetings.
- Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality of care and exceptional client service.
- Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.
Qualifications:
- DVM from an accredited university.
- Licensure in good standing to practice in Virginia.
- 3+ years of leadership/management experience, preferred.
- 3+ years of experience as a veterinarian, required.
Requirements:
- Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude.
- Ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members.
- Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets.
- Compassionate team player who can uphold a great reputation with clients.
- A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
- Must be proficient in surgery.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year.
- $5000 Relocation Assistance.
- Paid Time Off (You are not required to make up production while on PTO).
- Maternity Leave.
- 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3%, plus a 50% match on the next 2%).
- High Producer Bonus.
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance.
- Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance.
- Long & Short-term Disability Insurance.
- Professional Liability Coverage.
- TeleDoc – Free Access 24/7.
- Access to Free In-House Continuing Education (CE).
- Growth tracks for leadership development.
- Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced Veterinarians.
Additional Info:
Eligible DVMs will earn a bonus payout of up to 10% additional production in the month after contract renewal, determined by the contracted production rate and amount of excess production.
Contact Info:
If you are interested in this opportunity, send your resume and cover letter to sheila@vpveterinaryrecruiters.com
For more information about this opportunity or to explore other available positions, please email Sheila at sheila@vpveterinaryrecruiters.com, call 970-977-1044, or visit our website at https://vpveterinaryrecruiters.com/

