Relief Associate Veterinarian - Alexandria King Street

Looking for the variety of urgent care cases without overnight ER shifts?

CityVet Alexandria King Street is hiring a relief Associate Veterinarian for a Hybrid GP + Urgent Care role that combines interesting medical cases with the ability to build long-term client relationships while maintaining excellent work-life balance.

This role is ideal for veterinarians who enjoy diagnostic problem solving, urgent care medicine, and collaborative team environments.

Veterinarian-Owned Leadership

CityVet Alexandria King Street is owned and led by Dr. Choi, a practicing veterinarian and CityVet Partner who believes doctors thrive when they have autonomy, mentorship, and genuine support.

Dr. Choi is passionate about providing compassionate, lifelong care for pets and their families while creating a collaborative environment where veterinarians can grow both clinically and professionally.

You will also have access to a supportive network of 150+ CityVet veterinarians who regularly collaborate on cases, share knowledge, and provide clinical support so you are never practicing alone.

About the Hospital

CityVet Alexandria King Street offers comprehensive veterinary services including:

• •Preventive and wellness care
• •Dentistry
• •Soft tissue surgery
• •Urgent care services
• •Advanced diagnostics

Located just southwest of Washington, DC, Alexandria is known for its historic waterfront, vibrant dining scene, and walkable neighborhoods, offering the perfect blend of city access and community charm.

What Your Day Might Look Like

Our hybrid model creates a dynamic and rewarding caseload.

You will see a mix of:

• •Scheduled GP wellness and sick visits
• •Urgent care walk-in cases
• •Soft tissue surgeries
• •Medical workups and diagnostics

This allows you to practice engaging, high-quality medicine while avoiding the burnout often associated with traditional ER schedules.

Care: How We Break the Mold

At CityVet, we C.A.R.E. about our doctors.

• Culture
• A workplace where veterinarians feel supported, valued, and empowered to practice great medicine.

• Advancement
• Opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and a clear pathway to ownership.

• Relationships
• Strong connections with teammates, clients, and the community.

• Excellence
• A shared commitment to delivering exceptional care for pets and the people who love them.

We Invest in Your Future

• Pathway to Ownership
• CityVet offers a unique partnership opportunity designed to help veterinarians become owners without overwhelming financial pressure.

• Continuing Education
• Access to CityVet Academy and Affinity Academy for customized CE and leadership development.

• Collaborative Veterinary Network
• Join a community of 150+ veterinarians across 80+ hospitals in 7 states who actively share knowledge and support each other.

Qualifications

• •Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• •Licensed in Virginia, or eligible for licensure
• •Interest in General Practice and/or Urgent Care medicine
• •Collaborative mindset and commitment to excellent patient care

Benefits & Compensation

CityVet offers a comprehensive package designed to support both career growth and personal well-being.

Compensation

• •Guaranteed base salary with unlimited earning potential
• •Production commission with no negative accrual

Financial Benefits

• •401(k) with 4% employer match
• •Student debt support and financial planning tools

Work-Life Balance

• •Generous paid time off
• •Paid parental leave
• •Flexible scheduling with rotating Saturdays

Health & Wellness

• •Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• •Comprehensive mental health benefits
• •Free virtual urgent care for full-time team members and their families

Additional benefits include relocation assistance and employee pet care discounts.

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Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to lead a team, grow into ownership, and find your forever clinic, this could be the perfect fit. We’d love to chat.

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