Associate Veterinarian

Introduction
Our client is a hospital seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join their thriving small animal practice. This full-service veterinary facility is dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized care to companion animals in a collaborative, team-based environment. The hospital focuses on comprehensive wellness, medical, surgical, and dental services for dogs and cats, supported by a loyal client base and a strong culture of teamwork.

Working Hours / Rota
The hospital operates Monday and Friday from 7:15am to 7:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:15am to 5:30pm, Wednesday from 7:15am to 5:30pm, and Saturday from 8:00am to 12:00pm. This is a full-time position averaging 35-40 hours per week, with flexible scheduling available to support work-life balance.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will examine animals to assess their health, diagnose conditions, and develop appropriate treatment plans. Responsibilities include performing surgery, providing dental care, testing for and vaccinating against diseases, operating medical equipment such as X-ray machines, prescribing medication, and advising clients on general care and treatment options. The role emphasizes collaboration with experienced doctors, technicians, and support staff to deliver high-quality, compassionate care. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who values building lasting client relationships while practicing progressive, individualized medicine within a supportive team environment.

Practice Details
This full-service veterinary hospital offers comprehensive preventative, medical, surgical, and dental care, along with urgent care, end-of-life services, microchipping, nutrition counseling, special and prescription diets, pharmacy services, and CarePlans. Additional services include pet bathing, boarding, and daycare. The facility features advanced in-house diagnostics and laboratory services capable of performing complete blood counts, urinalysis, and chemistry panels with rapid, accurate results. Medical imaging capabilities include digital radiography and ultrasound, providing detailed, noninvasive diagnostic insight. The hospital also maintains a state-of-the-art surgical suite equipped with modern anesthetic and monitoring technology to ensure patient safety and comfort throughout procedures.

Team
The team consists of four DVMs supported by experienced veterinary technicians and support staff in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment. The culture is closely knit and relationship-focused, fostering open communication, shared medical decision-making, and a supportive atmosphere where both patients and team members thrive.

Candidate Requirements

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

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Salary up to $200,000 (Annual)

• Guaranteed $200k in year one - your choice of bonus and base salary combo!
• Student loan support
• Relocation stipend
• No upfront non-compete
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k with match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Parental support (paid parental leave & adoption assistance)
• Schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance
• PTO with free access to company vacation properties
• CE opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program