The Job Opportunity:
A new small animal general practice is seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join its founding medical team and help shape the hospital as it grows.

This is a unique opportunity for a veterinarian who would enjoy being part of a practice from its early stages while having a meaningful voice in hospital culture, medical standards, clinical workflows, and the client experience. The incoming veterinarian will work closely with medical leadership to create a collaborative environment centered around evidence-based medicine, thoughtful patient care, professional development, and strong client relationships.

The hospital will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, diagnostic, and preventive care for dogs and cats within a newly designed facility equipped with modern veterinary technology.

The position is structured around a four-day workweek with flexible scheduling and no on-call responsibilities. The hospital does not plan to routinely hospitalize patients overnight, helping doctors maintain predictable end-of-day schedules. Protected lunch periods and dedicated time for client callbacks are also incorporated into the scheduling philosophy.

The practice plans to maintain approximately a 2:1 technician-to-doctor ratio, along with veterinary assistants and client service professionals, allowing doctors to focus on clinical decision-making, patient care, procedures, and meaningful client communication.

Experienced veterinarians seeking clinical autonomy are encouraged to apply, along with newer doctors looking for structured mentorship and professional development.

Practice Information:
This newly developed small animal general practice is being designed around high-quality, evidence-based medicine, Fear Free principles, collaborative care, and sustainable veterinary careers.

The hospital will provide a diverse general practice caseload that includes:

• Wellness and preventive medicine
• Internal medicine
• Comprehensive dentistry
• Soft tissue surgery
• Diagnostic imaging
• In-house diagnostics
• Same-day urgent cases when scheduling and clinical capabilities allow
• Fear Free patient handling
• Client education and long-term health management

The new facility will include modern veterinary equipment and technology such as:

• Digital radiography
• Digital dental radiography
• Ultrasound
• In-house laboratory diagnostics
• Modern anesthetic monitoring
• AI-assisted clinical documentation
• Fully digital medical records and clinical workflows
• Modern surgical and dental resources

The practice will emphasize a Fear Free approach to veterinary medicine, incorporating thoughtful handling techniques intended to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress whenever appropriate.

When patients require advanced diagnostics, specialty procedures, overnight hospitalization, or care beyond the scope of general practice, doctors will have access to specialty and referral resources.

As the hospital develops from a new practice into a larger multi-doctor team, veterinarians will have opportunities to participate in shaping workflows, medical protocols, team culture, and future clinical services.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based veterinary care
• Perform comprehensive wellness and preventive examinations
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
• Manage a diverse small animal general practice caseload
• Evaluate appropriate same-day and urgent cases
• Perform general soft tissue surgical procedures based on experience and clinical interests
• Provide comprehensive dental care
• Utilize digital dental radiography as part of dental evaluation and treatment
• Utilize digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house diagnostics
• Utilize modern anesthetic monitoring during procedures
• Incorporate Fear Free principles and low-stress patient handling when appropriate
• Educate clients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, preventive medicine, and long-term patient health
• Build meaningful and lasting client relationships
• Communicate treatment recommendations clearly and compassionately
• Collaborate with specialty and referral hospitals when advanced care is needed
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client service professionals
• Participate in case discussions and shared clinical learning
• Maintain accurate and timely digital medical records
• Utilize available documentation technology to support efficient clinical workflows
• Participate in continuing education and professional development
• Develop individual areas of clinical interest with support from the practice
• Help shape medical standards, workflows, and hospital culture as the practice grows
• Participate in mentorship as appropriate to experience level
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, inclusive, and team-oriented workplace

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
• Appropriate controlled-substance credentials as required for the position
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach to veterinary medicine
• Commitment to compassionate client communication and education
• Interest in Fear Free principles and thoughtful patient handling
• Willingness to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care
• Interest in continuing education and professional development
• Desire to develop individual areas of clinical expertise
• Interest in contributing to the development of a growing veterinary hospital
• Experienced veterinarians comfortable practicing independently are encouraged to apply
• New graduates and early-career veterinarians with a strong desire to learn and grow are also welcomed

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation
• Production-based earning opportunities with no negative accrual
• Signing and/or relocation assistance when applicable
• Four-day workweek
• Flexible scheduling
• No on-call responsibilities
• No routine overnight hospitalization responsibilities
• Protected lunch periods
• Dedicated client callback time
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Continuing education allowance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits with employer contribution
• Professional license and registration support
• Controlled-substance registration support when applicable
• Professional liability coverage
• Employee pet care benefits
• Employee assistance and wellness resources
• Customized onboarding based on experience
• Structured mentorship for newer veterinarians
• Extended appointment times during onboarding when appropriate
• Graduated caseload development for newer doctors
• Collaborative case discussions
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Support for developing individual clinical interests
• Opportunities to help shape the growth and culture of a new hospital
• Leadership development opportunities as the medical team expands
• Potential future partnership, buy-in, or practice ownership opportunities

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