Associate Veterinarian – Exotics JobFredericksburg, VA
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About the Opportunity
Hartwood Animal Hospital is thrilled to be seeking a full-time Exotic Veterinarian to join our skilled, supportive team! This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, collaborative clinician who’s passionate about working with a wide variety of exotic pets. If you have experience in husbandry, preventative health care, and medicine for species like small exotic mammals (rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hedgehogs), reptiles (lizards, turtles, tortoises), birds, and pot-bellied pigs—we’d love to meet you!
We’re looking for someone who enjoys providing full-spectrum care, from health and wellness exams to soft tissue surgery. You should be comfortable using digital radiology, ultrasonography, radiosurgery, laser surgery, and even offering grooming services. If you’re ready to bring your exotic expertise to a fun, positive hospital that values teamwork and high-quality care, this is the role for you!
About Hartwood Animal Hospital
Founded in 2006 by Dr. Helen Jewett, Hartwood Animal Hospital has earned an outstanding reputation for compassionate, high-quality veterinary care in the Fredericksburg, Stafford, and King George communities. We specialize in treating both small animals and exotic pets with a personalized approach grounded in trust, respect, and excellence.
Located just an hour south of Washington, D.C., our hospital sits in a charming area known for its rich history, scenic parks, and welcoming neighborhoods. Fredericksburg offers the perfect mix of small-town charm and easy access to big-city opportunities—making it a great place to live, work, and grow. At Hartwood, we emphasize proactive care through prevention and early detection, supporting lifelong health for our patients. We’re proud to build strong partnerships with pet owners, guiding them with empathy, clarity, and respect for their choices.
Why Join Us?
Tired of the application process? Email your resume directly to Jackie McCarry at Recruiting@evervetpartners.com!
Hear Why Our Team Loves Working at Hartwood
About You
You're a licensed Virginia veterinarian with a passion for exotic pets and a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care. You thrive in a collaborative, communicative environment.
If you enjoy working with unique species and value a positive team culture, Hartwood Animal Hospital is the place for you.
EverVet Community
Our hospital is a proud member of the EverVet family of hospitals. EverVet’s community is one of vision, energy, collaboration and support – we’re like-minded professionals who are driven by the desire to truly make a difference for pets and pet parents. We lift each other up and are not afraid to challenge convention and create a unique space in the veterinary acquisition market.
We recognize that the veterinary profession is changing rapidly, but our entrepreneur-guided ownership model and commitment to building healthy, thriving practices has led to industry leading DVM and support staff retention.
The Benefits Highlights:
EverVet covers:
The Benefits Breakdown:
Career:
Health & Family:
Financial:
The Softer Stuff:
Hartwood Animal Hospital is thrilled to be seeking a full-time Exotic Veterinarian to join our skilled, supportive team! This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, collaborative clinician who’s passionate about working with a wide variety of exotic pets. If you have experience in husbandry, preventative health care, and medicine for species like small exotic mammals (rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hedgehogs), reptiles (lizards, turtles, tortoises), birds, and pot-bellied pigs—we’d love to meet you!
We’re looking for someone who enjoys providing full-spectrum care, from health and wellness exams to soft tissue surgery. You should be comfortable using digital radiology, ultrasonography, radiosurgery, laser surgery, and even offering grooming services. If you’re ready to bring your exotic expertise to a fun, positive hospital that values teamwork and high-quality care, this is the role for you!
About Hartwood Animal Hospital
Founded in 2006 by Dr. Helen Jewett, Hartwood Animal Hospital has earned an outstanding reputation for compassionate, high-quality veterinary care in the Fredericksburg, Stafford, and King George communities. We specialize in treating both small animals and exotic pets with a personalized approach grounded in trust, respect, and excellence.
Located just an hour south of Washington, D.C., our hospital sits in a charming area known for its rich history, scenic parks, and welcoming neighborhoods. Fredericksburg offers the perfect mix of small-town charm and easy access to big-city opportunities—making it a great place to live, work, and grow. At Hartwood, we emphasize proactive care through prevention and early detection, supporting lifelong health for our patients. We’re proud to build strong partnerships with pet owners, guiding them with empathy, clarity, and respect for their choices.
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy fully paid maternity leave, a sign-on bonus, a relocation package, and competitive compensation. Plus, no negative accrual or non-compete agreements.
- Commitment to Your Growth: Your professional development matters! We provide generous CE stipends and access to top-tier resources, ensuring you stay ahead in veterinary medicine while sharpening your skills.
- Supportive Team Culture: Join a fun, connected team that enjoys potlucks, bonfires, an annual Halloween costume contest, and a holiday party—plus a compassionate care budget to help pets in need.
Tired of the application process? Email your resume directly to Jackie McCarry at Recruiting@evervetpartners.com!
Hear Why Our Team Loves Working at Hartwood
- “The care and concern the entire staff give to the pets and the clients. It shows every day.”
- “The family environment /feel the staff has for each other.”
- “The long-time clients that have been coming so long we now see their children with their pets. It is amazing to see the generations of clients especially to those of us that have been here since we opened.”
About You
You're a licensed Virginia veterinarian with a passion for exotic pets and a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care. You thrive in a collaborative, communicative environment.
If you enjoy working with unique species and value a positive team culture, Hartwood Animal Hospital is the place for you.
EverVet Community
Our hospital is a proud member of the EverVet family of hospitals. EverVet’s community is one of vision, energy, collaboration and support – we’re like-minded professionals who are driven by the desire to truly make a difference for pets and pet parents. We lift each other up and are not afraid to challenge convention and create a unique space in the veterinary acquisition market.
We recognize that the veterinary profession is changing rapidly, but our entrepreneur-guided ownership model and commitment to building healthy, thriving practices has led to industry leading DVM and support staff retention.
The Benefits Highlights:
EverVet covers:
- The majority of Medical for individual and dependents (exact percentages vary by tier of coverage chosen).
- 75% of premiums for Dental and Vision for individual and dependents.
- 100% of premiums for Short-Term Disability and Life/AD&D.
- $250 match towards any employee contributions into an accompanying HSA Plan if they select the High-Deductible plan.
- Safe Harbor 401(k) plan up to 4%.
The Benefits Breakdown:
Career:
- State License Reimbursement
- DEA License Reimbursement
- AVMA Membership
- State VMA Membership
- VIN Membership
- Competitive Pay
- Generous Annual Continuing Education Allowance
- Access to Zoetis Clinical & Professional Program and Events including Conquering Dentistry, Intro to Ultrasound, FRANK Training, Business Bootcamps, (subsidized up to $4,500)
- Access to a multitude of VMG resources including VMG national events & CE
Health & Family:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Supplemental Life
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Pet Discount
- Maternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave
Financial:
- 401(k) with Generous Employer Match
- Competitive Sign-on Bonus
- Comprehensive PTO Program
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- Health Savings Account
- Group Life and AD&D
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
The Softer Stuff:
- Employee Assistant Program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Practice Managers and Doctors have access to Facebook Workplace, a robust networking tool that allows you to easily collaborate with your complete network of EverVet peers. After all, we’re better together!