The Job Opportunity:
A well-established small animal veterinary hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a highly experienced, supportive, and collaborative medical team. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who values thoughtful, evidence-based medicine, strong client relationships, and a positive work-life balance. The hospital offers a tenured team, modernizing facilities, and access to resources designed to help veterinarians practice excellent medicine while continuing to grow professionally.
Practice Information:
The practice is an established small animal hospital with an exceptionally experienced veterinary team and a strong commitment to patient care and professional development.
Hospital credentials and features include:
- AAHA Accredited
- Fear Free focused
- Hands-free radiology
- Ongoing facility renovations and an additional examination room
- Access to VCA Scribe technology to support efficient medical records
- Experienced, long-tenured veterinary team
- Supportive culture focused on collaboration, mentorship, and lifelong learning
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality preventive, wellness, medical, surgical, and dental care
- Perform comprehensive examinations and develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
- Manage a diverse small animal caseload
- Practice evidence-based medicine while maintaining excellent standards of patient care
- Utilize available diagnostic and treatment resources appropriately
- Incorporate Fear Free and compassionate patient-handling techniques
- Communicate medical findings, treatment options, and recommendations clearly and compassionately
- Build strong, trusting relationships with clients and their pets
- Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and other members of the veterinary team
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records with support from available electronic tools
- Participate in continuing education and professional development
- Contribute to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented practice culture
- Share knowledge and support a culture of lifelong learning
- Uphold the highest standards of veterinary ethics and patient care
Job Applicant Requirements:
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent graduate of an accredited veterinary program
- Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Vermont or eligible to obtain licensure
- Committed to evidence-based medicine and exceptional patient care
- Comfortable managing a small animal caseload
- Interested in utilizing modern veterinary technology and diagnostic resources
- Compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated to the wellbeing of patients and their families
- A strong communicator who enjoys developing lasting client relationships
- A collaborative team member who enjoys learning and sharing knowledge
- Curious and committed to lifelong professional development
- Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of veterinary medicine and professional ethics
- New graduates are welcome and will receive dedicated mentorship
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
- Access to WOOF University and extensive veterinary learning resources
- Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
- Access to VCA Scribe and other professional resources
- Retirement savings plan with company match, based on eligibility
- Health, dental, and vision benefits, based on eligibility
- Mental health and financial wellness resources
- Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave, based on eligibility
- Professional development and career-growth opportunities
- Dedicated mentorship for new graduates
- Access to a broad network of veterinary professionals and specialists
- Additional employee benefits based on employment status and eligibility
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