The Job Opportunity:
A growing and well-established companion animal practice is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its collaborative and teaching-focused team. This opportunity is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates who are looking for strong mentorship, hands-on learning, and the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine in a supportive environment.
The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload of approximately 20 patients per day, including wellness, surgery, dentistry, and urgent care. As the practice continues to grow and expand its hours to meet increasing community needs, the role provides an opportunity to develop clinically while contributing to a thriving local practice.
The position offers meaningful medical autonomy, excellent technical support, and access to advanced diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. Veterinarians will be encouraged to pursue continuing education and develop their skills through mentorship, collaborative case management, and exposure to a broad range of companion animal medicine.
Practice Information:
This established general practice and emergency companion animal hospital has served its community for more than three decades and continues to grow through strong client relationships and a dedicated veterinary team. The hospital sees approximately 20 patients per day and maintains an approximate 2:1 support staff ratio.
The practice provides a diverse mix of wellness and preventive care, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, and other companion animal services. The team culture is collaborative, teaching-focused, high-touch, and high-skill, creating an environment where veterinarians can receive meaningful support while continuing to expand their medical and surgical abilities.
The hospital is well equipped with DR digital radiography, a Class IV therapy laser, electrocautery, advanced anesthesia monitoring, in-house blood analysis, ultrasound, AI-assisted radiology review, and other modern clinical resources. The practice is also planning to extend its operating hours to better serve the growing veterinary needs of the surrounding community.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive wellness, preventive, medical, dental, surgical, and urgent care for companion animal patients
- Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine
- Perform routine soft-tissue surgical procedures appropriate to training and experience
- Provide routine dental procedures and comprehensive oral health care
- Evaluate and manage urgent-care presentations
- Utilize digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory diagnostics, AI-assisted radiology review, and other hospital technology to support patient care
- Utilize therapeutic laser, electrocautery, and advanced anesthesia monitoring systems when clinically appropriate
- Educate clients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, preventive healthcare, and long-term wellness
- Build strong, lasting relationships with clients through compassionate communication and education
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
- Collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, client service representatives, and hospital leadership
- Participate in mentorship, case collaboration, and continuing education
- Contribute to a teaching-focused hospital culture centered on teamwork, patient safety, and medical excellence
- Support the practice’s continued growth and expanded service availability
- Pursue areas of clinical and surgical interest through professional development and hands-on experience
Job Applicant Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary university
- Active veterinary license or eligibility for licensure in the practicing state
- New graduates are welcome to apply
- Compassionate, client-centered approach to veterinary medicine
- Strong verbal, written, and client-education skills
- Strong clinical judgment and willingness to seek guidance when appropriate
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
- Interest in preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, or general practice
- Commitment to continuous learning, evidence-based medicine, and professional development
- Ability to work effectively in a busy, high-touch clinical environment
- Passion for patient care and long-term client relationships
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Competitive base compensation 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
- Generous continuing education allowance
- Paid professional licensing fees and professional dues
- Flexible scheduling designed to support a strong work-life balance
- 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
- Strong technician and client service support
- Approximately 2:1 support staff ratio
- Medical autonomy supported by experienced leadership and modern medical systems
- Access to DR digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory diagnostics, AI-assisted radiology review, advanced anesthesia monitoring, therapeutic laser, and electrocautery
- Diverse companion animal caseload spanning wellness, surgery, dentistry, and urgent care
- Teaching-focused environment with strong mentorship for new and experienced veterinarians
- Opportunities to expand clinical and surgical skills through hands-on experience
- Growing practice with opportunities to contribute to expanded community access to veterinary care
- Outdoor-oriented community with access to hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, and rock climbing
- Supportive workplace culture focused on teamwork, professional growth, and exceptional patient care
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