Armistead Avenue Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA-accredited small animal general practice in Hampton, Virginia with a focus on preventative medicine, urgent care and soft tissue surgery.

Armistead's team is extremely collaborative and supportive.  Dr. Mike and Bev Silkey, our founders, are planning to retire soon and are searching for the right fit to carry on the healthy, family-like culture they've built.  

Due to the supportive environment, a majority of doctors and support staff have been with the practice for multiple years. In fact, more than 10 employees have been with the practice for longer than a decade!  

Highlights:

• Monday - Friday only; no weekends!
• Appointment-based model, NOT walk-in only.  Electronic medical records transition complete
• We are searching for the best person for this phenomenal team, so schedule is very flexible - FT, PT, relief
• Full-time base salary range 150-225k + optional production plan
• Commitment/relocation bonus up to 75k.
• A board-certified surgeon and skilled ultrasonographer visit weekly to support the diagnostic and treatment strategies of the five dedicated veterinarians.
• AAHA accredited since 1992
• 4 veterinarians on staff. >90% DVM retention rates based on 2023 Employment Engagement Survey 
• 4 Licensed Veterinary Technicians with additional assistant currently pursuing licensure 
• 12:00pm-2:00pm break from appointments M-F

What we are looking for:

• Experienced full-time, part-time or relief veterinarian

What we offer:

• Full-time base salary range 150-225k + optional production plan
• Commitment/relocation bonus up to 75k.
• Full-time benefits at 30 hours/week!
• Comprehensive benefits package (401k with generous employer contributions paid vacation/sick time, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, license and professional dues coverage)
• Continuing education allowance and full week of paid time off for continuing education
• Additional continuing education stipends for hands on wetlabs/courses
• Additional internal continuing education (including wellness focused) opportunities
• MentorVet, Veterinary Specialists on Demand, NOMV Lifeboat and several other support platforms available
• "No Stress" relocation package available - complete financial coverage and assistance with relocation logistics

Why VetEvolve:

• Everything we do is about people, which is why our efforts focus on providing opportunity, stability, and development for our team members.
• Hear why our Veterinarians are "Happy Here" on our videos page
• We never lose sight of why our job is important — it empowers you and the team to deliver consistently high-quality care for pets and their owners.
• From ‘Lose the Stress’ weekly yoga to our partnerships with Not One More Vet and Headspace, we invest in our team members’ professional growth and mental wellbeing. Our CEO, Chief People Officer and several additional team members hold Compassion Fatigue Professional certifications.
• We live by our core values: Serve, Evolve, Trust
• “They allow me the freedom to practice as I see fit…We can make almost all of our main decisions ourselves, at the clinic level. Their up front focus on honesty and improving over time keeps surprising me each time they demonstrate it. Veterinary medicine is not always the prettiest, easiest, happiest, or most satisfying line of work as we all know, but I can't imagine doing it for any other group. VetEvolve has been able to retain a small feel over time, as it grows, which is huge for me.” - VetEvolve network DVM. Reach out to us to hear more from our veterinarians about how we strive to provide team members environments where they feel “Happy Here.”
• Industry leading veterinarian and support staff retention rates

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an AVMA accredited university upon hire
• Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
• Active Veterinary State License upon hire

Apply via our website or contact mostriansky@vetevolve.com for more information.

About Armistead Avenue Veterinary Hospital

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 customize our approach to partnering with DVMs to ensure they are achieving their career goals and are fulfilled personally, professionally, and financially. 

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