The Job Opportunity:
A growing, AAHA-accredited small animal practice is seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join its experienced and collaborative medical team.

This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who values evidence-based medicine, clinical autonomy, strong technical support, mentorship, and a positive team culture. The hospital maintains high standards of veterinary care while encouraging doctors to develop individualized treatment plans and pursue their own clinical interests.

Both experienced veterinarians and new graduates are encouraged to apply. New graduates will have access to an experienced doctor team that values mentorship, collaborative case management, daily clinical discussion, and case-based learning. Experienced veterinarians will find opportunities to continue developing professionally, exchange knowledge with colleagues, and pursue areas of medicine that are especially meaningful to them.

Work-life balance is an important part of the practice culture. The hospital offers flexible scheduling, is closed on Sundays and major holidays, and does not require on-call responsibilities.

A strong technician-to-doctor ratio allows veterinarians to appropriately utilize skilled support professionals while remaining focused on clinical decision-making, procedures, patient care, and client communication.

Practice Information:
This established small animal hospital has served its community for many years and maintains AAHA accreditation, reflecting its commitment to high standards in veterinary medicine, patient care, diagnostics, anesthesia, surgery, safety, and hospital operations.

The modern facility offers extensive diagnostic, medical, surgical, and dental capabilities.

Hospital equipment and resources include:

• Fully equipped surgical suite
• Surgical laser
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Portable wireless ultrasound capability
• In-house laboratory
• Multiple updated examination rooms
• Modern treatment and hospitalization areas
• Digital medical documentation tools
• Paperless practice management systems
• Modern medical and surgical equipment

A particularly distinctive resource is a separate, renovated feline-only clinic that is also AAHA accredited.

The dedicated feline facility includes:

• Cat-only examination rooms
• Separate treatment areas
• Dedicated feline hospitalization wards
• Feline isolation capabilities
• Dedicated surgical space
• An environment designed around feline comfort and emotional well-being

This separation provides an opportunity to deliver individualized feline medicine in an environment specifically designed to reduce stress for cats.

The broader hospital provides comprehensive preventive, medical, surgical, dental, and diagnostic care while emphasizing current standards of veterinary medicine and individualized patient care.

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
• Perform general surgical procedures based on experience and clinical interests
• Provide comprehensive dental care
• Utilize digital radiography, ultrasound, portable ultrasound, and in-house laboratory diagnostics
• Utilize surgical laser technology when medically appropriate
• Provide canine and feline veterinary care
• Participate in feline-focused medicine within the dedicated cat-only facility when appropriate
• 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, and support professionals
• Participate in daily clinical discussions, case-based learning, and collaborative rounds
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Utilize digital documentation and paperless workflow systems
• Participate in continuing education and professional development
• Develop individual areas of clinical interest with support from the practice
• Participate in mentorship as appropriate to experience level
• Support community outreach and animal welfare initiatives when appropriate
• 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
• Interest in continuing education and professional development
• Willingness to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care
• Interest in feline medicine is welcomed
• Interest in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, surgery, dentistry, or other clinical areas is welcomed
• Desire to contribute positively to a collaborative and inclusive hospital culture
• Experienced veterinarians and new graduates are encouraged to apply

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation
• Production-based earning opportunities with no negative accrual
• Signing and/or relocation assistance when applicable
• Flexible full-time scheduling
• Sundays closed
• Major holidays closed
• No on-call responsibilities
• Paid time off
• Paid continuing education days
• Continuing education allowance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits with employer contribution
• Professional license and registration support
• Professional dues and membership support
• Professional liability coverage
• Uniform allowance
• Employee assistance and wellness resources
• Employee veterinary care benefits
• Structured mentorship for new graduates and early-career veterinarians
• Case-based learning and collaborative clinical development
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Support for developing individual clinical interests
• Long-term career development opportunities

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