The Job Opportunity:
An established AAHA-accredited small animal practice is seeking a Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to provide high-quality outpatient and preventive care for dogs and cats.

This opportunity is particularly well suited for a veterinarian who enjoys relationship-centered medicine, wellness care, client education, and outpatient case management without surgical or dental responsibilities.

The position is exclusively appointment-based. The veterinarian will focus on wellness examinations, preventive medicine, routine sick visits, diagnostic evaluation, and client education. No surgery or dentistry is required.

The position currently offers a consistent two-day weekday schedule, providing predictable hours and a meaningful opportunity to remain engaged in clinical medicine while maintaining flexibility outside of work.

Doctors are supported by an approximately 3:1 staff-to-doctor ratio, with veterinary technicians, assistants, and client service professionals helping support an efficient clinical workflow.

The practice continues to experience strong client demand and is expanding its veterinary team accordingly. As the hospital grows, there may be an opportunity for the position to develop into a full-time role for a veterinarian interested in increasing scheduled hours.

The practice is committed to evidence-based medicine and making high-quality veterinary care accessible to pet owners while creating an environment where veterinarians can continue developing professionally.

Practice Information:
This AAHA-accredited small animal practice focuses on accessible, community-oriented outpatient and preventive veterinary care for dogs and cats.  AAHA accreditation reflects the hospital’s commitment to established standards for veterinary medicine, diagnostics, patient care, safety, client service, and hospital operations.  The practice emphasizes preventive medicine and client education, helping families make informed decisions that support their pets’ health throughout every life stage.

Clinical services include:

• Wellness and preventive examinations
• Puppy and kitten care
• Senior pet care
• Vaccinations
• Routine health screenings
• Outpatient sick-patient appointments
• Management of common medical conditions
• Nutritional counseling
• Behavioral guidance
• Client education
• In-house diagnostic testing
• Long-term preventive health planning

The practice does not expect the veterinarian in this position to perform surgery or dentistry.  Patients requiring advanced procedures, surgery, hospitalization, radiology, or a higher level of care are referred to affiliated full-service veterinary hospitals, allowing the outpatient veterinarian to remain focused on preventive and appointment-based medicine.  The hospital culture emphasizes evidence-based medicine, compassionate care, accessibility, client education, teamwork, professional development, inclusivity, and respect.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based outpatient veterinary care
• Perform comprehensive wellness and preventive examinations
• Provide puppy, kitten, adult, and senior pet care
• Develop individualized preventive health plans
• Administer and recommend appropriate vaccinations
• Perform routine health screenings
• Diagnose and manage appropriate outpatient medical conditions
• Evaluate routine sick-patient appointments
• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
• Utilize in-house diagnostic testing when medically appropriate
• Monitor chronic conditions appropriate for outpatient management
• Provide nutritional counseling
• Provide appropriate behavioral guidance
• Educate clients regarding preventive medicine and long-term patient health
• Discuss diagnostic findings and treatment recommendations clearly and compassionately
• Build meaningful and lasting relationships with clients and their pets
• Recognize patients requiring surgery, hospitalization, advanced imaging, emergency care, or other services outside the scope of the outpatient practice
• Coordinate appropriate referrals to affiliated or specialty hospitals
• Collaborate closely with veterinary technicians, assistants, client service professionals, and other veterinarians
• Participate in case discussions and shared clinical learning
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Participate in continuing education and professional development
• Remain current with advances in evidence-based small animal medicine
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, inclusive, and team-oriented hospital culture
• This position does not include surgical or dental responsibilities.

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD, or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary institution
• Active state veterinary license in good standing, or eligibility to obtain appropriate licensure
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Interest in outpatient and preventive medicine
• Strong medical and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to appropriately manage a varied outpatient caseload
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to compassionate client education
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach to veterinary medicine
• Ability to recognize cases requiring referral or a higher level of care
• Interest in continuing education and professional development
• Commitment to accessible and individualized veterinary care
• Desire to build long-term relationships with clients and their pets
• Desire to contribute positively to a supportive and inclusive workplace
• No surgical or dental experience is required for the responsibilities of this position.

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation
• Production-based earning opportunities with no negative accrual
• Signing incentives when applicable
• Relocation assistance when applicable
• Consistent two-day weekday schedule
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays based on eligibility
• Paid continuing education days
• Continuing education allowance
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Professional license and registration support
• Professional dues and membership support
• Professional liability coverage
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet care benefits
• Employee assistance and wellness resources
• Approximately 3:1 staff-to-doctor support ratio
• Collaborative clinical support
• Established referral relationships for advanced cases
• Opportunity for the position to potentially expand into a full-time role as practice needs and professional goals evolve
• Potential future partnership, buy-in, or practice ownership opportunities when appropriate

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