Fairfax Animal Hospital - Veterinarian

Fairfax Animal Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia (a Washington D.C. suburb), was the first animal hospital in Fairfax County when beloved Dr. Jerry Goldfarb opened the doors in 1945, and proudly continue to be repeat winners of Angie's list service awards! Our team provides full-service animal care for companion animals, and recently added urgent care services to further assist the community. We are able to offer high-quality mentorship from experienced veterinarians with special areas of interest in exotics, soft tissue surgery, wellness care, and basic orthopedic surgery, and welcome both new and experienced veterinary professionals to join our team!

Full or Part-Time Associate Veterinarian - Love Coffee, Chaos & Cuddles? You've Found Your People.

Fairfax Animal Hospital | Falls Church, VA (Washington, D.C. Suburb)

Do you thrive in a world where no two days are the same? Where teamwork, laughter, and excellent medicine go hand-in-paw? If you've got a passion for patient care, a love for learning, and a soft spot for the occasional (okay, frequent) chaos, Fairfax Animal Hospital might just be your new home.

About Us

We're a busy, well-loved small animal practice that's been serving our Northern Virginia community for over 70 years-and we've never lost our spark. Our team is compassionate, collaborative, and maybe just a little bit quirky. We've got:

• Experienced DVMs who love mentoring (and swapping stories)
• A stellar support staff who actually know where everything is
• A coffee machine that works... most of the time
• Clients who love their pets (and occasionally bring treats!)

Our culture is rooted in support, growth, and a whole lot of camaraderie. Whether it's celebrating a patient's tail wag, surviving a Monday together, or navigating the latest Wi-Fi printer rebellion, we've built a place where medicine meets meaning-and humor helps everything run a little smoother.

What You'll Do

• Practice high-quality, compassionate veterinary medicine with a collaborative team behind you
• Manage everything from wellness visits to urgent care cases-sometimes all before lunch
• Build lasting relationships with awesome, compliant clients
• Occasionally get covered in fur, slobber, or mystery fluids (comes with the territory)

Who You Are

• A licensed DVM (new grad or experienced) with a great sense of humor
• Calm under pressure, curious by nature, and kind by default
• Ready to collaborate, teach, learn, and maybe join in on the office memes
• Comfortable with fractious cats, unpredictable dogs, and the occasional printer jam

Perks of the Job

• Competitive salary + monthly bonus plan (no negative accrual!)
• Relocation stipend & potential signing bonus for multi-year commitments
• Full benefits package, including:
• Paid vacation & sick leave
• Health, dental, vision insurance (with generous employer contribution)
• Short-term disability (100% covered), liability insurance, 401k with strong match
• Coverage for all licensing & professional fees
• Continuing education perks:
• Customized CE package + a full week off each year
• Access to Vet Specialists On Demand, MentorVet, AbleTo, and more
• New grads: Participate in our wet-lab-focused Support From the Start mentorship program
• Work-life balance: We want you to enjoy your time inside and outside the clinic

About Fairfax Animal Hospital

We're proud of our history-and even prouder of how we've evolved. Our founder, Dr. Jerry Goldfarb, is still a cherished presence in the clinic (between fly-fishing trips), and our commitment to patient care, education, and community runs deep.

• Brand new ultrasound and dental radiology on-site
• New urgent care service recently added
• Welcoming a full- or part-time veterinarian with flexible scheduling options, including a 4-day work week and only one Saturday per month for a full-time equivalent doctor.
• Diverse team with a wide range of experience that is friendly, collaborative, and welcoming.
• Special interests welcome: exotics, soft tissue surgery, wellness, ortho-you name it
• Part of the VetEvolve network, where our core values-Serve, Evolve, Trust-guide everything we do

"They allow me the freedom to practice as I see fit... We make our own decisions at the clinic level. It still feels like a small, supportive family-just with better benefits."
- A current VetEvolve veterinarian

Why You'll Love It Here

Because you'll practice great medicine, laugh daily, and grow as a clinician-and as a human. You'll join a team that shows up for each other and celebrates wins big and small (with cake, of course).

Ready to meet your future pack?
Let's talk-reach out to Meaghan Mostriansky at mostriansky@vetevolve.com for more info and a confidential conversation.