Associate Veterinarian – Urgent Care, Surgery & Hospitalized Case Management (Cats Only)
11401 N Shore Drive, Reston, VA, 20190 justcatsclinic.comOverview
Just Cats Clinic is a privately owned, feline-only hospital in Reston, VA, open 365 days a year to provide comprehensive, continuous care for our patients. We are AAHA-accredited and a Cat Friendly Practice (Gold level), with a strong focus on low-stress handling and high-quality, individualized medicine. Our services include primary care, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, ultrasound, urgent care, and overnight hospitalization for stable patients. We are equipped to manage cases from routine wellness through more advanced diagnostics and treatment, while maintaining a controlled, supportive environment with capped caseloads and dedicated overnight staff. We prioritize efficient workflows, strong technician support, and clear communication, allowing our doctors to practice high-level medicine without the unpredictability and burnout of traditional ER settings.
Located in Reston, Virginia, Just Cats Clinic is in the heart of Northern Virginia—just outside Washington, DC. The area offers a mix of urban convenience and suburban comfort, with easy access to major highways, Dulles Airport, and the Silver Line Metro. Reston is known for its walkable town centers, extensive trail systems, and high quality of life, making it an ideal place to live and work.
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Associate Veterinarian – Urgent Care, Surgery & Hospitalized Case Management (Cats Only) Full-Time (32 hrs/week) or Part-Time | Just Cats Clinic | Reston, VA Tired of ER overnights and ICU chaos—but still want to practice high-level medicine? Join a feline-only hospital where you manage urgent cases and hospitalized patients—with a max caseload of 6 and no scheduled overnights. Just Cats Clinic is seeking a veterinarian who enjoys urgent care, surgery, and case management in a controlled, well-supported environment. This role offers ER-style medicine with stable cases only—no ICU or critical overnight management. What You’ll Do Manage urgent care cases (vomiting, obstruction rule-outs, UO, etc.) Oversee stable hospitalized patients (max 6 cases) Perform soft tissue surgery Manage cases from admission through discharge Provide overnight on-call support (primarily phone-based; occasional in-hospital visit if needed) Schedule Full-Time = 32 hours/week Typically 3 x 12-hour shifts (varies) Clinic open 365 days/year Rotating weekends and holidays No scheduled overnight shifts Low-frequency, support-based on-call for your hospitalized cases Compensation Option 1: Base + Production $160,000 – $185,000 base 23% production (no negative accrual) Option 2: Hourly $150/hour On-Call Compensation $250 per case requiring after-hours doctor involvement Benefits (Full-Time) Health insurance (including HSA options) Simple IRA with 3% match Paid time off CE allowance Licensing, dues, liability coverage Employee pet care discounts Why This Role is Different Feline-only medicine (AAHA-accredited, Cat Friendly Practice – Gold) Stable cases only (no ICU/critical overnight management) Dedicated overnight care team On-call is limited and case-based (not shift-based) Capped caseload (max 6 hospitalized patients) Surgery-forward role Designed for sustainability and reduced burnout Who You Are Comfortable with urgent care workflows Enjoy surgery and hands-on medicine Interested in hospitalized case management Strong communicator and team-oriented Committed to high-quality, low-stress feline care About Us Just Cats Clinic is a privately owned, feline-only hospital in Reston, VA. We are AAHA-accredited and a Cat Friendly Practice (Gold level), focused on excellent medicine, a supportive culture, and long-term sustainability.