We are an AAHA-accredited, full-service veterinary medical facility dedicated to providing exceptional medical, surgical, and dental care for our valued patients. Our professional and courteous staff ensures that every pet receives the highest quality of care.
Proudly serving the Leesburg community, we offer a state-of-the-art facility designed to meet pets' diverse needs. We are committed to creating a world-class experience, ensuring that pets are comfortable, at ease, and safe throughout their visit while owners receive impeccable communication, service, and respect.
Our dedication to treating pets as if they were our own, showing true concern and compassion with plenty of chin scratches and belly rubs, along with our exceptional veterinary medicine, cutting-edge diagnostic science, and friendly customer service, sets us apart.
About our Hospital:
Services include Preventative Care, Diagnostics, Surgery, Dental, Reproductive & Boarding
Beautiful, newly remodeled state-of-the-art facility with 7 exam and consultation rooms
Fully equipped: Ultrasound, K-Laser Therapy, Cold Laser, Digital Radiology, Digital Dental Radiography, Electrocardiogram, Pet Brooder ICU, In-House Labs (IDEXX)
Practice Management System: ImproMed
Collaborative, team-oriented, and community-focused environment
Support for professional development and cultivation of veterinary interests
Well-established with a loyal client base
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (closed 12pm-1pm for lunch), Saturdays: 9:00am-3:00pm, Sundays: Closed
Benefits & Perks:
Salary range $125-175K + production bonuses (negotiable, depending on experience)
Signing/retention bonuses
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
100% paid short-term disability
Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
Reimbursement for licensing, DEA, and membership dues
Paid Time Off
Commitment to work-life balance with flexible scheduling (open to part-time or full-time)
401k employer match (3.5%)
AVMA PLIT coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
VetBloom Learning Management System
Pet Discounts *some restrictions may apply
Meet Our Practice Owner: Dr. Valeria Rickard, a Virginia Tech Veterinary School graduate, has been practicing small animal veterinary medicine and surgery in Northern Virginia since 2001. In 2005, she opened her own state-of-the-art practice. Together with her husband, John, Dr. Rickard designed and built a facility large enough to meet the needs of all their companion animal clients while retaining personalized service. In response to community needs, she opened a second facility, Dominion Valley Animal Hospital, in 2012.
About the area: Leesburg, Virginia, is a charming townin the heart of Loudoun County. Known for its rich history and picturesque landscapes, Leesburg offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. Surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Virginia countryside, Leesburg boasts numerous parks, trails, and outdoor recreational opportunities. The nearby Potomac River and the rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains offer stunning views and activities such as hiking, biking, and kayaking.
Leesburg's convenient location provides easy access to Washington, D.C., just 35 miles away. The town is well-connected with major highways and the Dulles International Airport, making it an ideal place for those who want to enjoy a peaceful lifestyle while remaining close to the nation's capital.
Clinic Address: 19275 James Monroe HWY, Leesburg, VA 20175
Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP) is a trusted business partner to veterinarians. We co-own practices in partnership with veterinarians, and work relentlessly to grow and manage each practice, while retaining its unique identity and culture. VPP’s family of practices has enjoyed industry-leading growth and profitability improvements. Our team has deep experience in driving sustained, above-average revenue growth, cultivating exceptional practice staff, and overseeing back-office operations, including marketing, finance, accounting and human resources. Veterinarians partner with us because we enable them to focus on delivering high-quality patient care and foster lasting relationships with pet owners, while remaining owners in the practices they have committed a lifetime to building.