The Job Opportunity:
An established and growing AAHA-accredited small animal and exotic veterinary practice is seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join its collaborative, multi-DVM team.

This unique opportunity allows the veterinarian to work across two affiliated hospital locations, providing exposure to a varied caseload, different clinical teams, and diverse client populations. Doctors may rotate between locations based on scheduling preferences and practice needs.

The position is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys evidence-based medicine, clinical variety, collaboration, mentorship, and continued professional development. The hospitals provide comprehensive care for dogs and cats along with birds, reptiles, pocket pets, and occasional wildlife patients.

Doctors are supported by an approximately 3:1 staff-to-doctor ratio, including experienced veterinary technicians, assistants, and client service professionals. This level of support allows veterinarians to focus more of their time on clinical decision-making, procedures, patient care, and meaningful client communication.

The practice has an experienced veterinarian team and a strong history of long-term team retention. Collaboration, case discussion, mentorship, and shared learning are important parts of the hospital culture.

Practice Information:
This well-established, AAHA-accredited veterinary practice provides comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, diagnostic, and preventive care across two hospital locations.

AAHA accreditation reflects the practice’s commitment to established standards for veterinary medicine, patient care, diagnostics, anesthesia, surgery, pain management, safety, and hospital operations.

The hospitals care for a diverse patient population that may include:

• Dogs
• Cats
• Birds
• Reptiles
• Pocket pets
• Occasional wildlife patients

Advanced clinical equipment and resources include:

• Digital radiography
• Digital dental radiography
• Ultrasound with color Doppler
• Laser surgery equipment
• Intensive care capabilities
• Dedicated exotic and avian treatment space
• Modern surgical resources
• Advanced diagnostic technology
• Comprehensive dental capabilities

The practice also provides boarding and grooming services, allowing clients to access multiple aspects of their pets’ care through the same veterinary team.

One of the affiliated locations is newer and expanding, creating additional opportunities for veterinarians to help develop services, contribute to practice growth, and participate in the continued development of the medical team.

The hospital culture emphasizes high-quality medicine, collaboration, mentorship, professional development, and respectful teamwork.

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
• Provide medical care for canine and feline patients
• Provide care for exotic patients based on experience and clinical interests
• Evaluate birds, reptiles, pocket pets, and occasional wildlife patients when appropriate
• Perform general surgical procedures based on experience and clinical interests
• Provide comprehensive dental care
• Utilize digital radiography and digital dental radiography
• Utilize ultrasound with color Doppler when appropriate
• Utilize laser surgical equipment based on training and clinical needs
• Participate in the management of hospitalized and higher-acuity patients
• Utilize dedicated exotic and avian clinical resources
• Educate clients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, preventive medicine, and long-term patient health
• Build meaningful and lasting client relationships
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, assistants, and support professionals
• Participate in case discussions, mentorship, and shared clinical learning
• Work across affiliated hospital locations based on scheduling preferences and practice needs
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Participate in continuing education and professional development
• Develop individual areas of clinical interest with support from the practice
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the expanding hospital location
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, inclusive, and team-oriented hospital culture

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 evidence-based medicine and high-quality patient care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach to veterinary medicine
• Commitment to compassionate client communication and education
• Willingness to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care
• Willingness to work across affiliated hospital locations as scheduled
• Interest in continuing education and professional development
• Desire to develop individual areas of clinical expertise
• Interest or experience in exotic animal medicine is welcomed
• Interest in avian, reptile, or pocket pet medicine is welcomed
• Interest in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, surgery, dentistry, or intensive care is welcomed
• Desire to contribute positively to a supportive and inclusive hospital culture

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation
• Signing and/or relocation assistance when applicable
• Flexible full-time scheduling
• Rotating scheduling options across two affiliated hospitals
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid continuing education days
• Continuing education allowance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Professional license and registration support
• Professional dues and membership support
• Professional liability coverage
• Employee assistance and wellness resources
• Employee pet care benefits
• Mentorship and collaborative clinical support
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to develop small animal and exotic medicine skills
• Support for developing individual clinical interests
• Opportunities to contribute to the growth of an expanding hospital location
• Leadership and long-term career development opportunities
• Potential future partnership or practice ownership opportunities

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