The Job Opportunity:
An established, AAHA-accredited small animal practice is seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join its collaborative and experienced veterinary team.
This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys relationship-focused general practice while also having access to advanced diagnostics, orthopedic procedures, and a diverse medical and surgical caseload. The hospital emphasizes evidence-based medicine, clinical autonomy, collaboration, and continued professional development, giving doctors the support and resources to provide thoughtful, individualized patient care.
Veterinarians are supported by an experienced team with an approximately 2–2.5:1 support staff-to-doctor ratio. Veterinary technicians and support professionals are valued members of the medical team, helping doctors dedicate more of their time to clinical decision-making, procedures, client communication, and patient care.
The full-time schedule is designed to support a sustainable career and typically includes a four-day workweek with a limited Saturday rotation and Sundays closed. A dedicated midday break is also incorporated into the regular schedule.
Professional growth is strongly encouraged. Experienced veterinarians, new graduates, and early-career doctors are welcome, with mentorship available and opportunities to expand skills in surgery, dentistry, orthopedics, diagnostic imaging, and other areas of clinical interest.
Practice Information:
This established, AAHA-accredited small animal general practice provides comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and preventive veterinary care.
The practice operates within modern, well-equipped facilities and combines the personalized relationships of general practice with access to advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities.
Clinical services and equipment include:
- Preventive and wellness medicine
- Comprehensive medical care
- General surgery
- Dentistry
- TPLO procedures
- Orthopedic surgery
- Penn HIP evaluations
- Ultrasound
- Echocardiography
- Acupuncture
- Diagnostic testing and imaging
- Client education and preventive care
AAHA accreditation reflects the hospital’s commitment to high standards across important areas of veterinary medicine, including patient care, diagnostics, anesthesia, surgery, pain management, safety, and hospital operations.
The practice culture emphasizes collaboration, mutual respect, client education, continued learning, and responsible pet ownership. Doctors are encouraged to pursue their professional interests while benefiting from the knowledge and support of an experienced veterinary team.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based medical care for small animal patients
- Perform comprehensive wellness examinations and preventive care
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
- Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
- Perform general surgical and dental procedures based on experience and clinical interests
- Utilize ultrasound, echocardiography, and other available diagnostic resources when appropriate
- Participate in orthopedic and advanced surgical cases based on experience and interest
- Educate clients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, preventive medicine, and long-term patient health
- Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets
- Collaborate with fellow veterinarians, technicians, and support professionals
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records
- Participate in continuing education and professional development
- Pursue individual clinical interests with support from the practice
- 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 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
- Interest in continued clinical learning and professional development
- Commitment to compassionate client communication and education
- Interest in developing surgical, dental, orthopedic, diagnostic, or other clinical skills
- Experienced veterinarians, new graduates, and early-career doctors are encouraged to apply
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Competitive compensation with production-based earning opportunities
- No negative accrual
- Signing and/or relocation assistance when applicable
- Four-day workweek
- Limited Saturday rotation
- Sundays closed
- Dedicated midday break
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Continuing education allowance
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Professional license and dues support
- Professional liability coverage
- Uniform allowance
- Employee pet care benefits
- Employee assistance and wellness resources
- Mentorship and clinical development
- Opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills and individual areas of interest
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