The Job Opportunity:
Imagine practicing medicine in a hospital where how a patient feels matters just as much as the medicine they receive—and where veterinarians are given the trust, support, and resources to provide both exceptionally well.

An established small animal practice is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a collaborative medical team committed to thoughtful, evidence-based care. With both full-time and part-time opportunities available, the hospital offers flexibility alongside the opportunity to build a rewarding career in an environment that values clinical autonomy, professional growth, and genuine teamwork.

The practice is AAHA accredited and recognized as an AAFP Gold Level Feline Friendly Practice, with an additional emphasis on Fear Free techniques and Low Stress Handling. These standards are more than credentials on the wall—they reflect a philosophy centered on medical excellence, patient comfort, and creating a veterinary experience that feels better for pets, clients, and the people caring for them.

Veterinarians enjoy a varied general practice caseload, from preventive care and everyday medicine to more involved diagnostic and medical cases. Doctors are encouraged to discuss cases, learn from experienced colleagues, expand their skills, and pursue the areas of medicine that genuinely interest them—all while maintaining the freedom to make thoughtful decisions for their own patients.

For a veterinarian looking for a practice where excellent medicine, compassionate care, and continued growth naturally fit together, this is an opportunity worth getting to know.

Practice Information:
This established small animal hospital provides comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, medical, and therapeutic care within a collaborative environment.  The practice sees a diverse caseload, giving veterinarians opportunities to work through both routine and more medically involved cases while continuing to develop diagnostic and treatment skills.  Doctors are encouraged to discuss cases, share knowledge, and pursue individual areas of veterinary interest. The hospital’s experienced team provides additional support for veterinarians who want to strengthen existing skills or explore new areas of medicine.

Hospital credentials and clinical resources include:

• AAHA accreditation
• AAFP Gold Level Feline Friendly Practice
• Emphasis on Fear Free techniques
• Low Stress Handling principles
• Ultrasound
• Cold laser therapy
• Comprehensive diagnostic capabilities
• Preventive and wellness medicine
• Sick-patient and advanced medical care
• Experienced veterinary colleagues
• Skilled veterinary support professionals
• Boarding and grooming services
• Strong relationships with community animal welfare organizations

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based veterinary care
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations
• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
• Manage preventive, wellness, and sick-patient cases
• Diagnose and manage more medically involved cases appropriate to general practice
• Perform medical, surgical, and dental procedures appropriate to experience and training
• Utilize ultrasound and other available diagnostic resources
• Incorporate Fear Free and Low Stress Handling principles into patient care
• Support feline-friendly approaches to veterinary medicine
• Utilize therapeutic laser when clinically appropriate
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding diagnoses and treatment options
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with clients and their pets
• Collaborate with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and other support professionals
• Participate in case discussions and shared clinical learning
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical records
• Pursue continuing education and professional development
• Explore and develop individual areas of clinical interest
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented hospital culture

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to veterinary care
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Collaborative approach to working with veterinary colleagues and support professionals
• Interest in Fear Free, feline-friendly, and low-stress patient care
• Interest in continued clinical learning and professional development
• Desire to develop individual clinical interests and expand veterinary skills
• Commitment to maintaining high professional and ethical standards

Experienced veterinarians and new graduates are encouraged to apply.  Early-career doctors have access to a structured mentorship experience with individualized clinical support, collaborative case discussion, and guidance as they develop greater confidence and independence.

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid continuing education opportunities
• Structured new graduate mentorship
• Clinical and professional development resources
• Collaborative case support and shared learning
• Opportunities to develop individual clinical interests
• Opportunities to participate in clinical studies
• Employee pet care benefits
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Additional professional and personal benefits based on eligibility

The practice is committed to providing veterinarians with the mentorship, clinical resources, professional development opportunities, and autonomy needed to continue strengthening their skills while practicing thoughtful, compassionate medicine.

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