Career Center Home Search Jobs Associate Veterinarian 5 mi/8 km 10 mi/15 km 25 mi/40 km 50 mi/80 km 100 mi/160 km 200 mi/320 km Search Results Job Details Explore Location Associate Veterinarian Share Print Call Us Appalachian Veterinary Services, Inc. Christiansburg, Virginia, United States +1 Riner, Virginia, United States (on-site) APPLY Associate Veterinarian Share Print Call Us Appalachian Veterinary Services, Inc. Christiansburg, Virginia, United States +1 Riner, Virginia, United States (on-site) Spotlight Preferred APPLY Posted 12 hours ago Associate Veterinarian Share Print Call Us Appalachian Veterinary Services, Inc. Christiansburg, Virginia, United States +1 Riner, Virginia, United States (on-site) APPLY Job Duration Indefinite Salary $80,000.00

• $110,000.00 Employment sector Clinical Practice Min Experience 3-5 Years +1 0-1 Year Min Education Doctorate/DVM Required Travel 50-75% Species Bovine +4 Camelid Equine Ovine / Caprine Amphibian / Reptile Salary
• Type Yearly Salary Type Full-Time Position Veterinarian See more See less Description We're looking for a large animal veterinarian who wants to practice good medicine, build real relationships with clients, and be part of a practice that believes large animal veterinary medicine can still be a sustainable career.

Appalachian Veterinary Services is a privately owned mixed animal practice based in Christiansburg, Virginia, serving the New River Valley and surrounding communities. Our large animal team provides both mobile and haul-in care for horses, cattle, small ruminants, and other livestock. We have continued to invest in our large animal division because we believe rural communities deserve dependable veterinary care and veterinarians deserve a career that does not require sacrificing everything outside of work. This position is a good fit for someone who enjoys variety, independence, working outdoors, and developing long-term relationships with producers and horse owners. You will have the autonomy to manage your cases while still having other veterinarians available when you need another opinion or an extra set of hands. What You'll Do Our large animal caseload includes a mixture of equine, beef cattle, dairy cattle, small ruminant, and general livestock medicine. Depending on your interests and experience, your days may include: Equine wellness, vaccines, dentistry, lameness, reproduction, emergencies, and general ambulatory medicine Beef and dairy herd work, including pregnancy diagnosis, reproductive work, herd health, processing, sick animal evaluation, and emergency care Small ruminant medicine, herd health, parasite management, kidding/lambing cases, and emergencies Field surgery and procedures Diagnostic workups and treatment of medical cases Client and producer education Haul-in appointments at our Christiansburg location Participation in the large animal emergency rotation You won't be expected to know everything on day one. We want doctors who are willing to learn, ask questions, and continue developing clinically. Our team works collaboratively, and there is always someone to call when a case gets complicated. What Practice Looks Like Here We are busy, but we are intentionally trying to build something different from the traditional model of large animal practice. We believe veterinarians should have autonomy over their cases, support when they need it, and the ability to build a life outside of veterinary medicine. Some days in ambulatory practice inevitably run long and emergencies do not always cooperate with the schedule, but chronic overwork should not be considered a badge of honor. Our large animal veterinarians work primarily out of fully equipped practice vehicles and see appointments throughout our service area. We also continue to expand our haul-in capabilities because not every case needs to involve putting a veterinarian on the road. Emergency coverage is shared among the veterinary team rather than falling on one or two doctors. We also maintain boundaries around emergency access, including providing after-hours care primarily for established active clients. Who We're Looking For We are looking for someone who: Holds or is eligible for a Virginia veterinary license Enjoys large animal medicine and working directly with clients and producers Is comfortable working independently while also being part of a team Communicates well with clients, technicians, assistants, and other veterinarians Is dependable and willing to take ownership of their cases Understands that good medicine and good business are not mutually exclusive Wants to continue learning and improving Treats support staff as an essential part of the veterinary team Values professionalism without taking themselves too seriously Wants to help build and improve a practice rather than simply clock in and out New graduates are welcome to apply. Experienced veterinarians who are looking for greater autonomy, a healthier practice culture, or an opportunity to help shape the future of a growing large animal service are strongly encouraged to reach out. Compensation & Benefits We offer a competitive compensation package structured to reward productivity without negative accrual.

Benefits include:

Competitive guaranteed base salary Production-based compensation 100% of designated after-hours emergency fees paid to the veterinarian providing the service No negative accrual Paid time off Continuing education support Professional dues and licensing support Practice vehicles and equipment for ambulatory work Support from veterinary assistants, technicians, CSRs, management, and fellow veterinarians Opportunities to pursue and develop areas of particular clinical interest Specific compensation and benefits are discussed based on experience, schedule, and the structure that makes the most sense for the individual veterinarian. About Appalachian Veterinary Services Appalachian Veterinary Services is an independently owned veterinary practice serving companion animal and large animal clients throughout Southwest Virginia. We are not interested in maintaining veterinary medicine simply because "that's the way it's always been done." Our practice continues to invest in additional veterinarians, support staff, vehicles, equipment, haul-in services, client education, externships, community outreach, and expansion into underserved areas. We regularly host veterinary students, participate in educational programs, hold client education events, and look for ways to make veterinary practice better for both the people providing the service and the communities depending on it. We want our doctors to have the opportunity to build a long-term career here, not simply survive a few years of large animal practice before leaving the profession. If you're looking for a practice where you can work hard, practice independently, have support when you need it, and help shape what modern large animal veterinary medicine can look like, we'd love to talk. Requirements DVM or equivalent degree Eligible for Virginia veterinary licensure Interest and experience in large animal medicine Comfortable working independently in an ambulatory setting Strong communication and client service skills Reliable, team-oriented, and willing to participate in shared emergency call Experienced veterinarian preferred (minimum 3 years experience), new graduates are encouraged to apply

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