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Danville Family Vet - Associate Veterinarian

Danville Family Vet·Danville, Virginia

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide high-quality veterinary care and exceptional client service for small animals, including diagnostics, surgery, and preventive care. Build long-term relationships with clients and collaborate with the team to maintain a positive, high-performing hospital culture.

Danville Family Vet is a small animal general practice in Danville, VA also serving South Boston, VA, Martinsville, VA, and Reidsville, NC. We are AAHA Certified, Fear Free, and are a gold standard Cat Friendly certified practice. If you’re searching for a trusted veterinarian in Danville, VA, our compassionate team is here to help. We offer everything from routine checkups to dog boarding, pet grooming, dentals, surgery, and diagnostic imaging.

[https://familyvet.org/veterinary-services/pet-hotel-boarding/]

Danville Family Vet is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their 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.

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.

Led by Practice Owner Dr. Jeff Smith, 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.

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.

About danville, virginia

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.

About VetEvolve

  • Danville Family Vet is part of the VetEvolve network of practices. VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique. We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams.
  • Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.

Position Summary

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. 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.

Highlights

  • AAHA-accredited hospital
  • Fear Free Certified team
  • Gold Cat Friendly Practice
  • Strong reputation in dentistry and behavioral medicine
  • Progressive medicine with advanced surgical and diagnostic capabilities
  • Boarding, daycare, and grooming services under one roof
  • Collaborative culture with strong mentorship and learning opportunities
  • Established client base and long-standing community presence
  • Located in an affordable, growing community in Southern Virginia

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.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide consistent high-quality care and exceptional service to pets and clients while maximizing efficiency, productivity and profitability.
  • 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.
  • Perform complete diagnostic workups, establish accurate histories and physical exams, develop thorough treatment plans, and deliver appropriate urgent, preventive, and ongoing care.
  • Prescribe and administer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies as appropriate; perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments using standard protocols, instruments, and equipment.
  • Effectively communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and home care instructions to clients and the veterinary medical team; address and resolve client concerns.
  • 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.
  • Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and gain their trust and compliance.
  • Attend department and team meetings, both in person and virtually, to stay informed, collaborate effectively, and support broader practice alignment.
  • Demonstrate integrity, ethics, and embody VetEvolve’s core values of Service, Evolve, and Trust.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent, with an active or eligible state license.
  • New graduates and experienced veterinarians welcome to apply
  • Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
  • Collaborates effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.
  • Commitment to maintaining professional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
  • Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
  • Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

Compensation and Benefits

• 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.

Hours

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations.

Apply here or contact Thea Dziubczynski at thea@vetevolve.com for more information and a confidential, exploratory conversation!

Requirements

Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree and possess an active or eligible state license. Candidates should have strong medical and surgical skills and the physical ability to handle animals up to 130 pounds.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Mentoring
  • Leadership
  • Patient Care
  • Client Communication
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Medical Record Documentation
  • Internal Medicine
  • Preventive Care
  • Pharmacology
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Animal Handling
  • Surgery
  • Soft Tissue Surgery
  • Behavioral Medicine
  • Veterinary Dentistry

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Danville, Virginia
Posted
Jun 9, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Danville Family Vet

Family Vet is a small animal hospital in Danville, VA also serving South Boston, Va, Martinsville, Va and Reidsville, NC. When you come to see us, you will be treated like family. We believe that pets are an important part of our family and we pride ourselves on making the...

IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size11-50 employees
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