The Job Opportunity:
An established small animal general practice is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join its dedicated and supportive team. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys practicing quality medicine, developing lasting client relationships, and maintaining a regular caseload that includes both surgery and dentistry.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to practice independently within a manageable appointment schedule while receiving strong support from experienced veterinary leadership and a dedicated technical team. The role offers meaningful clinical autonomy, professional development, and a strong work-life balance without urgent care, overnight, or on-call responsibilities.
Practice Information:
This established general practice serves a loyal community of clients and provides comprehensive small animal care in a collaborative environment. The hospital sees approximately 14 appointments per doctor each day, with 30-minute appointment times and an approximate 2:1 doctor-to-technician support ratio.
The caseload includes preventive care, general medicine, dentistry, and routine soft-tissue surgery, including spays, neuters, and mass removals. Surgery and dentistry are an intentional part of the regular caseload, allowing experienced veterinarians to maintain and build their procedural skills while providing high-quality, evidence-based care.
The practice continues to invest in its support team and medical infrastructure, with experienced veterinary leadership and dedicated staff working together to provide efficient patient care. A flexible threeto four-day schedule with approximately 10-hour shifts provides additional flexibility while maintaining a predictable schedule focused on sustainable work-life balance.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive preventive, medical, dental, and surgical care for small animal patients
- Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine
- Perform routine soft-tissue surgical procedures, including spays, neuters, and mass removals
- Perform routine dental procedures and provide comprehensive oral health care
- Manage general medicine cases and preventive healthcare appointments
- Maintain efficient and thorough 30-minute appointment flow
- Educate clients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, preventive care, and long-term wellness
- Build strong, lasting client relationships through compassionate communication and education
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
- Collaborate with veterinary technicians, support staff, and hospital leadership
- Utilize medical systems and hospital resources to support high-quality patient care
- Participate in continuing education and ongoing professional development
- Contribute to a collaborative hospital culture focused on teamwork, medical excellence, and continuous improvement
- Maintain strong standards of patient care while practicing with appropriate clinical autonomy
Job Applicant Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary university
- Active veterinary license in New Hampshire or eligibility for licensure
- Experienced small animal veterinarian required; new graduates are not being considered
- Demonstrated experience practicing small animal general medicine
- Independent proficiency in routine soft-tissue surgical procedures
- Experience performing routine dental procedures
- Strong clinical judgment and medical decision-making abilities
- Compassionate, client-centered approach to veterinary medicine
- Strong verbal, written, and client-education skills
- Ability to practice independently while collaborating effectively with a veterinary team
- Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
- Passion for patient care and long-term client relationships
- Commitment to professionalism, evidence-based medicine, and continuous improvement
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Competitive base salary with production-based earning opportunities
- DVM long-term incentive compensation program with annual production-based bonus opportunities
- No-negative-accrual compensation model
- Transparent production metrics and operational support
- Sign-on bonus opportunities available for qualified candidates
- Relocation assistance available where applicable
- Employee referral incentive opportunities
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Flexible three to four-day work week with approximately 10-hour shifts
- Strong work-life balance with no urgent care, overnight, or on-call responsibilities
- Paid professional licensing fees and professional dues
- Mentorship and individualized professional development programs
- Tailored career development and career pathing opportunities
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Life insurance and mental health resources
- Paid time off and holidays for eligible full-time employees
- Generous employee pet benefits
- Strong technical support with continued investment in the support team
- Experienced veterinary leadership and collaborative hospital culture
- Manageable appointment flow with approximately 14 appointments per doctor per day
- Regular opportunity to perform soft-tissue surgery and dentistry
- Medical autonomy supported by established medical systems and experienced leadership
- Predictable scheduling designed to support long-term professional and personal well-being
- Opportunity to build meaningful relationships within a loyal community of clients
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