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:

• New Medical Director focused on quality care, efficient workflows and building on Armistead's already very strong team culture
• 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
• AAHA accredited since 1992
• 100% veterinarian retention over past several years. This position is open due to retirement.
• 4 Licensed Veterinary Technicians with additional assistant currently pursuing licensure 
• 12:00pm-2:00pm break from appointments M-F
• A board-certified surgeon and skilled ultrasonographer visit weekly to support our diagnostic and treatment plans

What we are looking for:

• Experienced full-time, part-time or relief veterinarian
• New graduates with prior experience working as a small animal technician or assistant will be considered

What we offer:

• Full-time base salary range 150-180k + optional production plan
• Earning potential on production plan exceeds 200k
• Relocation stipend
• Full-time benefits at 30 hours/week!
• Equity opportunity available in 2025
• Basic benefits information: Paid vacation & sick leave; health, dental, vision insurance with generous employer contribution; several additional supplemental insurance options; 100% coverage of liability, license defense, professional dues and licensing fees, 401k with generous employer contribution, 100% coverage of short term disability insurance premiums.
• Additional continuing education stipends for hands on wetlabs/courses
• Additional internal continuing education (including wellness focused) opportunities
• MentorVet, Veterinary Specialists on Demand and several other support platforms available

About VetEvolve

• Armistead Avenue is part of the VetEvolve hospital network. VetEvolve’s goal is simple - to provide every team member with the resources they need to be “Happy Here.” Happy Here means something different to each individual and will evolve as you progress through your career and/or experience significant life changes. We look forward to learning more about your goals and how we can best support you.
• Strong, people-focused culture centered around our core values - Serve, Evolve, Trust. We use these values to guide our actions and the way we support each other every day.
• “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 Veterinarian
• Learn more about why our veterinarians and support teams are Happy Here via our blog and video pages

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

Ready to Learn More?

We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.

Contact mostriansky@vetevolve.com for more information and a confidential, exploratory conversation or apply directly here.

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 network of veterinary hospitals concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic. Our goal is simple - provide every team member with the resources they need to be “Happy Here.” Happy Here means something different to each individual and will evolve as you progress through your career and/or experience significant life changes. We look forward to learning more about your goals and how we can best support you. Our strong, people-focused culture is centered around our core values - Serve, Evolve, Trust. We use these values to guide our actions and the way we support each other every day. “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 Veterinarian Learn more about why our veterinarians and support teams are 'Happy Here' via our blog and video pages

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