The Job Opportunity:
A busy, AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital is seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join its experienced and supportive medical team. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who is passionate about patient care, values long-term client relationships, and wants to practice high-quality medicine in a collaborative, teaching-focused environment.
The successful candidate will have meaningful medical autonomy while benefiting from strong technical support, experienced doctors, and a well-trained hospital team. Both recent graduates seeking mentorship and established veterinarians looking to join a skilled, supportive practice are encouraged to apply.
Practice Information:
This established veterinary hospital provides comprehensive general, mixed-animal, exotic, and orthopedic care. The practice sees approximately 16 patients per day with a support staff ratio of approximately 3:1. The diverse caseload includes wellness, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, and opportunities to work with a variety of species and orthopedic conditions.
The hospital is AAHA accredited and emphasizes trust, compassion, stability, and clear communication with clients. The team includes experienced veterinarians, well-trained veterinary nurses, client service professionals, and strong leadership support, creating a collaborative environment centered on exceptional patient care and professional development.
The hospital features a large, modern facility with multiple exam rooms, a dedicated dental suite, employee amenities, and advanced diagnostic and surgical technology. Equipment includes digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory capabilities, a dental suite, surgical laser, and CT imaging.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive wellness, preventive, medical, dental, and surgical care
- Treat a diverse caseload across general practice, mixed-animal, exotic, and orthopedic medicine
- Perform routine surgical procedures appropriate to training and experience
- Provide urgent and same-day care as needed
- Perform comprehensive dental procedures and preventive dental care
- Utilize digital radiography, ultrasound, CT imaging, surgical laser, and in-house laboratory diagnostics
- Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine
- Interpret laboratory and diagnostic findings to support accurate clinical decision-making
- Educate clients regarding preventive care, treatment options, nutrition, and long-term wellness
- Build strong, lasting relationships with clients through compassionate communication and client education
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
- Collaborate with veterinarians, veterinary nurses, client service representatives, and leadership
- Participate in mentorship and continuing education
- Contribute to a collaborative, teaching-focused hospital culture
- Practice with medical autonomy while utilizing available medical systems and team support
- Continue developing clinical knowledge and skills across areas of interest
Job Applicant Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university
- Eligibility for veterinary licensure
- Compassionate, client-centered approach to veterinary medicine
- Strong verbal, written, and client-education skills
- Passion for patient care and long-term client relationships
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
- Ability to work effectively in a busy clinical environment
- Interest or experience in general practice, mixed-animal, exotic, or orthopedic medicine welcomed
- Recent graduates encouraged to apply
- Established veterinarians seeking a supportive collaborative environment encouraged to apply
Compensation:
- Competitive base compensation with production-based earning opportunities
- DVM Long-Term Incentive 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
- Student loan assistance programs
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
Benefits:
- Generous continuing education allowance
- Paid professional licenses and professional dues
- Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance
- Mentorship and tailored professional development programs
- Career pathing and ongoing growth opportunities
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Life insurance and mental health resources
- Paid time off and holidays
- Pet care discounts
- Medical autonomy supported by experienced medical systems and leadership
- Strong veterinary nurse, client service, and leadership support
- Access to advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment
- AAHA-accredited hospital environment
- Diverse clinical caseload with general, mixed-animal, exotic, and orthopedic opportunities
- Teaching-focused and collaborative team culture
- Opportunities to grow clinical skills while working alongside experienced veterinarians
- Modern hospital facilities designed to support high-quality patient care
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