Part-Time Associate Veterinarian – Small Animal Practice

JOB-6374

The Job Opportunity:
A veterinarian-led companion animal hospital is seeking a Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to join its collaborative medical team. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian seeking a flexible schedule while enjoying the clinical autonomy to practice high-quality medicine, build lasting client relationships, and maintain an exceptional work-life balance in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive preventive, medical, dental, and surgical care while working alongside an experienced multi-DVM team and highly skilled support staff. The hospital emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and professional growth, providing veterinarians with the flexibility and resources to practice exceptional medicine while maintaining a schedule that supports their personal and professional goals.


Practice Information:

This established full-service companion animal hospital is part of a veterinarian-focused organization dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized veterinary care while preserving the culture and autonomy of a locally led practice. Each hospital maintains its own unique identity and community relationships, offering the feel of a private practice while benefiting from the resources, stability, and support of a larger organization.

The practice is committed to delivering progressive veterinary medicine through strong collaboration, open communication, and clinical excellence. Veterinarians are empowered to make independent medical decisions while working alongside an experienced multi-DVM team, highly trained technicians, and dedicated client service professionals who share a commitment to exceptional patient care.

The hospital provides a comprehensive range of services including wellness and preventive care, internal medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and comprehensive medical management. Advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities—including digital radiography, dental imaging, ultrasound, in-house laboratory diagnostics, and modern surgical facilities—allow veterinarians to practice high-quality, evidence-based medicine.


Role Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-quality wellness, preventive, medical, dental, and surgical care for companion animals
  • Perform routine soft tissue surgical procedures and dentistry appropriate to experience
  • Diagnose and manage a wide variety of medical conditions
  • Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans based on each patient’s needs
  • Build lasting client relationships through compassionate communication and client education
  • Collaborate with an experienced multi-DVM team and highly skilled support staff
  • Utilize advanced diagnostic equipment to deliver comprehensive patient care
  • Maintain accurate medical records and uphold high medical standards
  • Participate in a collaborative hospital culture focused on mentorship, continuous learning, and exceptional patient care


Job Applicant Requirements:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) from an accredited veterinary school
Eligible for veterinary licensure
Compassionate, client-centered approach to veterinary medicine
Excellent communication and client education skills
Commitment to practicing progressive, evidence-based medicine
Collaborative team player dedicated to exceptional patient care
Confidence in general practice medicine and routine surgery or a desire to continue developing surgical skills


Compensation & Benefits May Include:

  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Production-based earning opportunities where applicable
  • Performance-based incentive opportunities
  • Long-term incentive opportunities for eligible veterinarians
  • No negative accrual compensation model
  • Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Student loan assistance opportunities
  • Retirement savings plan eligibility based on plan guidelines
  • Flexible part-time scheduling that promotes an excellent work-life balance
  • Continuing education support
  • Paid professional licenses and association dues, where applicable
  • Structured mentorship and individualized career development programs
  • Employee assistance and wellness resources
  • Employee referral incentive program
  • Retirement savings plan eligibility based on plan requirements
  • Eligibility for additional benefits in accordance with part-time employment policies
  • Professional autonomy supported by experienced leadership, advanced technology, and highly skilled technical staff
  • Supportive, veterinarian-led culture committed to helping team members build rewarding, long-term careers through mentorship, collaboration, and continuous professional growth

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Note: The information contained in this job posting is provided by the hiring organization and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associated with the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, qualifications, benefits, compensation, or working conditions. Job details, including compensation, benefits, schedules, and position requirements, are subject to change at the discretion of the hiring organization and may be modified without notice. While every effort is made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the completeness or continued availability of any position cannot be guaranteed. Submission of an application or inquiry does not guarantee an interview, employment, or placement. Candidate information will not be shared with the hiring organization without the candidate’s knowledge and consent.

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