The Job Opportunity:
A well-established, AAHA-accredited and Cat Friendly Animal Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join its collaborative clinical team. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who values evidence-based medicine, clinical autonomy, teamwork, strong client relationships, and continued professional development. The Associate Veterinarian will enjoy a diverse general practice caseload encompassing preventive medicine, internal medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, chronic disease management, and sick-patient and urgent care. The hospital’s emphasis on continuity of care allows doctors to build meaningful, long-term relationships with clients while caring for patients throughout every stage of life.

Veterinarians are supported by experienced colleagues and a skilled veterinary support team, creating an environment where case collaboration and knowledge sharing are part of everyday practice. Doctors are encouraged to pursue their individual clinical interests and develop deeper expertise in areas such as surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, or other areas of companion animal medicine.

The hospital provides an excellent clinical environment supported by laparoscopy, digital diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, advanced dental equipment, comprehensive in-house laboratory capabilities, orthopedic surgical services, and therapeutic laser technology.

Practice Information May Include:
This established full-service companion animal hospital has developed a strong reputation for comprehensive veterinary medicine, compassionate patient care, and trusted relationships with the community. The hospital is proudly AAHA accredited, demonstrating its commitment to rigorous standards across areas such as patient care, diagnostics, anesthesia, surgery, pain management, medical records, safety, and hospital operations.

The hospital provides comprehensive services including:

• Wellness and preventive medicine
• Puppy, kitten, adult, and senior patient care
• Internal medicine
• Chronic disease management
• Sick-patient and urgent care
• Comprehensive testing and diagnostics
• Dentistry
• Soft-tissue surgery
• Minimally invasive procedures
• Orthopedic surgery
• Diagnostic imaging
• Pain management and rehabilitation support
• Client education and preventive health planning

Role Responsibilities May Include:

• Performing comprehensive physical examinations and developing individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
• Providing wellness and preventive medicine throughout all stages of a patient’s life
• Diagnosing and managing acute and chronic medical conditions
• Evaluating sick-patient and appropriate urgent care presentations
• Performing comprehensive diagnostic evaluations
• Utilizing digital imaging, ultrasound, in-house laboratory testing, and other diagnostic resources
• Managing internal medicine cases according to experience and comfort level
• Providing comprehensive dental and oral healthcare
• Performing soft-tissue surgical procedures according to training and experience
• Utilizing minimally invasive surgical capabilities when appropriate to training and experience
• Participating in orthopedic procedures based upon experience, training, and professional interest
• Maintaining high standards for anesthesia, patient monitoring, pain management, and perioperative care
• Utilizing therapeutic laser treatment when clinically appropriate
• Incorporating Cat Friendly principles into feline patient care
• Recognizing cases requiring specialty consultation or referral
• Collaborating with veterinary colleagues on challenging medical and surgical cases
• Practicing with appropriate clinical autonomy while welcoming collaborative input
• Communicating diagnosis, treatment recommendations, prognoses, and follow-up plans clearly and compassionately
• Educating clients regarding preventive medicine, nutrition, medications, treatment options, and long-term health
• Building lasting relationships with clients and becoming a trusted partner in their pets’ healthcare
• Collaborating closely with veterinary technicians, assistants, and client service professionals
• Maintaining accurate and timely medical records
• Remaining current with developments in evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Participating in continuing education, mentorship, and professional-development opportunities
• Contributing to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented hospital culture

Applicant Requirements May Include:

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), or equivalent degree
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
• A commitment to practicing high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine
• An appreciation for AAHA standards and Cat Friendly patient-care principles
• Sound clinical judgment and thoughtful medical decision-making
• An interest in comprehensive small animal general practice
• An interest in preventive medicine, internal medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery
• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills
• A collaborative and respectful approach to working with veterinary colleagues and support professionals
• A willingness to seek consultation or specialty referral when appropriate
• A compassionate and individualized approach to patients and their families
• Enthusiasm for continuing education and professional development
• A positive, friendly, and team-oriented professional approach

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based earning opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid vacation and additional paid time off
• Family and parental leave benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Professional liability insurance
• Veterinary license and eligible professional dues support
• Continuing education allowance and dedicated CE time
• Structured mentorship and professional-development resources
• Opportunities for advanced clinical continuing education
• Support for developing surgical, laparoscopic, dental, ultrasound, imaging, orthopedic, and internal medicine skills
• Opportunities to pursue individual areas of clinical interest
• Leadership-development and career-advancement opportunities
• Employee well being and telehealth resources
• Access to a broader veterinary professional community for consultation, collaboration, and shared learning

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