General Information Ref 26237 Department Veterinarian Job Site Acredale Animal Hospital Kempsville Date Published 10-24-2025 Pay Class Full-Time Base Min. 130000 Base Max. 160000 Description & Requirements Company Overview You are invited to join the compassionate medical team at Acredale Animal Hospital Kempsville located in beautiful Virginia Beach VA. Since 1986 this hospital has been committed to providing comprehensive care and treating clients pets like our own family. The dedication to high-quality medicine is reflected in the communitys trust demonstrated by our excellent 4.6-star Google rating. We seek experienced veterinary professionals who want to do their best work in a supportive and professional environment where your expertise is valued. When you join our practice you become part of a network that is deeply invested in your professional success. We prioritize a culture of continuous learning and growth ensuring you have the tools mentorship and educational resources necessary to advance your career goals. This structure allows you to succeed and grow whether that means achieving your credentialed veterinary technician status mastering advanced surgical procedures or moving into a leadership role. Our clinical environment is carefully maintained to be comfortable kid-friendly and calm benefiting both patients and the hardworking teammates who care for them. Acredale Animal Hospital provides the full spectrum of small animal medicine offering extensive diagnostic capabilities and advanced care right here in the clinic. You will utilize modern testing and diagnostics technology and participate in robust surgical procedures to address complex cases. Beyond routine preventative health and wellness the services you provide include critical urgent care for immediate needs and comprehensive advanced care for specialized medical challenges. This comprehensive medical environment gives you the opportunity to continually expand your skills alongside capable teammates. Located in the heart of Virginia Beach you benefit from living in a highly desirable coastal community that provides an exceptional quality of life. The region is known for its beautiful beaches expansive parks and numerous outdoor recreational activities offering ample opportunity to achieve a fulfilling work-life balance. The Chesapeake and Virginia Beach area provides a rich mix of culture history and modern amenities making it an excellent place for you to put down roots and enjoy everything the mid-Atlantic has to offer. Job Description What Your Day-to-Day Looks LikeBuild Lasting Relationships Connect with clients and their pets becoming their trusted partner in a pets lifelong health.Practice Your Best Medicine From diagnosis to treatment youll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.Educate and Empower Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans empowering clients to make informed decisions.Collaborate and Grow Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team contributing to a positive hospital culture.Who Were Looking ForDoctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM degree.A valid state license and in good standing to practice.A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.Excellent communication skills with a positive friendly attitude. Responsibilities and Benefits How Youre SupportedAs part of the Mission Pet Health family you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you so you can focus on what you love.Generous CompensationCompetitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.Total WellbeingComprehensive coverage including Health Dental Vision and more plus Maternity Leave and 247 TeleDoc access.Financial HealthPlan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.Commitment to GrowthReceive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.The Power of a NetworkTap into a nationwide community of over 20000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.Peace of MindCompany-paid Professional Liability Coverage so you can focus on what you do best practicing great medicine.About Mission Pet HealthMission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy collaboration and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850 hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most the medicine their patients and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values - Work Together Amaze and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led people-focused and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.EEO Statement Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.