
Danville Family Vet - Associate Veterinarian at VetEvolve
Danville, VirginiaFull-timeDoctorsPosted 9 days ago
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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Who is VetEvolve?</strong></p>
<p>VetEvolve is a people-first organization that provides industry know-how and reliable support to veterinary teams, enabling them to deliver exceptional patient care. We focus on creating a genuine, supportive, people-focused environment that prioritizes each individual to ensure they are achieving their career goals and are fulfilled personally, professionally, and financially. Our culture is driven by the core values Serve, Evolve, and Trust, and every day our mission is to make things better for veterinary professionals. Hear why our veterinarians are "Happy Here" on our <a href="https://vetevolve.com/resources/videos" target="_blank">videos page</a>!</p>
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<p data-start="141" data-end="498"><span class="" data-state="closed"><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Danville Family Vet is seeking an <strong>Associate Veterinarian</strong> to join their</span></span></span> well-established, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital located in Danville, Virginia. Serving the Danville, South Boston, Martinsville, and Reidsville communities for more than 25 years, the hospital is known for combining progressive medicine with a family-oriented culture.</p>
<p data-start="500" data-end="903">The practice offers comprehensive medical and surgical services, including wellness and preventive care, internal medicine, dentistry, behavioral medicine, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, diagnostics, grooming, boarding, and daycare. The hospital has developed a strong reputation in the region for its expertise in veterinary dentistry and behavioral medicine.</p>
<p data-start="905" data-end="1257">Led by Practice Owner <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Dr. Jeff Smith</span></span>, the team emphasizes compassionate patient care, strong client relationships, and a collaborative work environment. Dr. Smith has practiced in the Danville community since 1994 and is recognized locally for his surgical, dental, and behavioral expertise.</p>
<p data-start="1259" data-end="1615">The team fosters a supportive culture focused on mentorship, continued learning, and professional growth, making it an excellent opportunity for both experienced veterinarians and those seeking a collaborative environment.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="7bh91v" data-start="1617" data-end="1645">About Danville, Virginia</h3>
<p data-start="1647" data-end="2101">Located in southern Virginia near the North Carolina border, Danville offers an affordable cost of living, a growing downtown River District, outdoor recreation along the Dan River, and easy access to larger metropolitan areas including Greensboro, Raleigh, and Richmond. The area provides a welcoming small-town feel with access to modern amenities, making it attractive for professionals seeking work-life balance.</p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Position Summary: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The primary purpose and function of the Associate Veterinarian is to provide the highest quality of veterinary care and exceptional client service. The Associate Veterinarian advocates for pets and their quality of life; builds a long term bonding relationship with clients; contributes to the development and maintenance of the human-pet bond; and educates clients on all aspects of pet health. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"><span data-teams="true">This role partners with the Practice Manager as a driving force in support of a positive, high-performing culture that aligns with VetEvolve’s guiding principles of Care First, Better Together, Grow Forward, and Own It.</span></span></p>
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<p data-start="2103" data-end="2140"><strong data-start="2103" data-end="2140">Highlights:</strong></p>
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<li data-section-id="1on1ppy" data-start="2141" data-end="2167">AAHA-accredited hospital</li>
<li data-section-id="bihfva" data-start="2168" data-end="2194">Fear Free Certified team</li>
<li data-section-id="1rijciq" data-start="2195" data-end="2223">Gold Cat Friendly Practice</li>
<li data-section-id="2cuvlj" data-start="2224" data-end="2280">Strong reputation in dentistry and behavioral medicine</li>
<li data-section-id="1gsf6ah" data-start="2281" data-end="2354">Progressive medicine with advanced surgical and diagnostic capabilities</li>
<li data-section-id="10v3zum" data-start="2355" data-end="2412">Boarding, daycare, and grooming services under one roof</li>
<li data-section-id="yen8n9" data-start="2413" data-end="2486">Collaborative culture with strong mentorship and learning opportunities</li>
<li data-section-id="15hcvyo" data-start="2487" data-end="2549">Established client base and long-standing community presence</li>
<li data-section-id="1qdq9dz" data-start="2550" data-end="2654">Located in an affordable, growing community in Southern Virginia</li>
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<p data-start="2656" data-end="2923">This practice tends to appeal particularly well to veterinarians who enjoy building client relationships, practicing high-quality medicine, and working in a supportive team environment rather than a high-volume corporate setting.</p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Primary Responsibilities:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide consistent high-quality care and exceptional service to pets and clients while maximizing efficiency, productivity and profitability. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Practice veterinary medicine in a manner compliant with the State Veterinary Practice Act, Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws. Ensure appropriate medical record documentation and maintain complete medical records that meet practice quality control guidelines.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Perform complete diagnostic workups, establish accurate histories and physical exams, develop thorough treatment plans, and deliver appropriate urgent, preventive, and ongoing care.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Prescribe and administer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies as appropriate; perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments using standard protocols, instruments, and equipment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":220,"335559739":220}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Effectively communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and home care instructions to clients and the veterinary medical team; address and resolve client concerns.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Promote the safety of pets, clients, and team members by ensuring safe restraint techniques, adherence to practice guidelines, and maintaining clean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and laboratory areas.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and gain their trust and compliance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Attend department and team meetings, both in person and virtually, to stay informed, collaborate effectively, and support broader practice alignment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Demonstrate integrity, ethics, and embody VetEvolve’s core values of Service, Evolve, and Trust.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Perform other duties as assigned.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":0}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent, with an active or eligible state license.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">New graduates and experienced veterinarians welcome to apply</li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Collaborates effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Commitment to maintaining professional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":220,"335559739":220}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Compensation and Benefits: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to employee assistance program.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Hours: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-teams="true">Apply here or contact Thea Dziubczynski at [email protected] for more information and a confidential, exploratory conversation!</span></strong></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Ready to Learn More?</strong></p>
<p>We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.</p></div>
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