The Job Opportunity:
An established AAHA-accredited small animal practice is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its friendly and collaborative medical team. This opportunity is well suited for a veterinarian who values evidence-based medicine, clinical autonomy, personalized patient care, and meaningful relationships with clients and their pets. The hospital provides comprehensive care for dogs and cats within a supportive general practice environment. Patient comfort and thoughtful handling are important parts of the practice culture. The hospital incorporates Fear Free principles whenever possible and encourages team members to continue developing their knowledge of low-stress patient care.
Doctors also have access to clinical resources including Hands-Free radiology, dental radiography, and electrocautery, supporting comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care.

Practice Information:
This AAHA-accredited small animal hospital provides comprehensive preventive, medical, surgical, dental, and diagnostic care for dogs and cats.

Hospital credentials and clinical resources include:

• AAHA accreditation
• Fear Free-focused patient care
• Fear Free Certified team members when available
• Hands-Free radiology
• Dental radiography
• Electrocautery
• Preventive and wellness medicine
• Sick-patient care
• Internal medicine
• Dentistry
• Surgery
• Diagnostic evaluation
• Collaborative veterinary and support team
• Dedicated new graduate mentorship
• Continuing education and professional development

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based veterinary care
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations
• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
• Provide preventive and wellness care
• Diagnose and manage sick-patient and internal medicine cases
• Perform medical, surgical, and dental procedures appropriate to experience and training
• Utilize dental radiography and other available diagnostic resources
• Utilize electrocautery when clinically appropriate
• Support Fear Free and low-stress patient handling techniques
• Support Hands-Free radiology and appropriate clinical safety practices
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding diagnoses and treatment options
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with clients and their pets
• Collaborate with veterinary colleagues on challenging or medically interesting cases
• Work effectively with veterinary technicians and other support professionals
• Participate in case discussions and shared clinical learning
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical records
• Pursue continuing education and professional development
• Explore and develop individual areas of clinical interest
• Support the hospital’s AAHA standards and commitment to medical quality
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and collaborative hospital culture

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Collaborative approach to working with veterinary colleagues and support professionals
• Interest in Fear Free and low-stress approaches to veterinary care
• Interest in continued clinical learning and professional development
• Desire to strengthen medical, surgical, dental, and diagnostic skills
• Interest in building meaningful client relationships
• Commitment to maintaining high professional and ethical standards

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time away from work
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid continuing education opportunities
• Dedicated new graduate mentorship
• Clinical and professional development resources
• Fear Free education and patient-handling development
• Collaborative case support and shared learning
• Opportunities to develop individual clinical interests
• Opportunities to participate in clinical studies
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Employee pet care benefits
• Additional professional and personal benefits

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