The Job Opportunity:
An established AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital is seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join its collaborative medical team.

This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys high-quality, evidence-based medicine, a diverse caseload, advanced surgical capabilities, professional development, and meaningful client relationships.

The hospital provides comprehensive care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets, giving the incoming veterinarian exposure to a broad range of medical, surgical, dental, diagnostic, and preventive cases. Doctors interested in strengthening their skills in surgery, diagnostic imaging, orthopedics, exotic medicine, or other areas will find an environment that encourages continued clinical growth.

The position offers a four-day workweek with no after-hours or on-call responsibilities, supporting a sustainable balance between professional responsibilities and time outside of the hospital.

The practice has advanced surgical and diagnostic capabilities, including orthopedic surgery, minimally invasive laparoscopic-assisted procedures, PennHIP evaluations, digital radiography, ultrasound, EKG, laser therapy, and comprehensive in-house laboratory diagnostics.

The hospital also serves as a surgical referral resource for other veterinary practices, creating opportunities for experienced veterinarians to participate in more advanced cases while continuing to develop their clinical expertise.

Continuing education is strongly supported, with extensive opportunities for doctors to pursue professional interests and continue expanding their capabilities throughout their careers.

Practice Information:
This long-established, AAHA-accredited, full-service veterinary hospital provides comprehensive care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets.  AAHA accreditation reflects the hospital’s commitment to established standards for veterinary medicine, diagnostics, anesthesia, surgery, pain management, patient care, safety, and hospital operations.  The practice is also a certified PennHIP provider, offering specialized radiographic evaluation of canine hip joint laxity.

Clinical services include:

• Wellness and preventive medicine
• Vaccinations
• Internal medicine
• Comprehensive dentistry
• Diagnostic evaluation
• General soft-tissue surgery
• Advanced soft-tissue surgery
• Orthopedic surgery
• Minimally invasive laparoscopic-assisted procedures
• PennHIP evaluations
• Exotic animal medicine
• Laser therapy
• Pain management
• Surgical referral services
• Client education
• Long-term patient health management

Advanced equipment and clinical resources include:

• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Electrocardiography (EKG)
• Comprehensive in-house laboratory
• Therapeutic laser
• Advanced surgical capabilities
• Orthopedic surgical resources
• Minimally invasive surgical capabilities

The hospital manages surgical cases for its own patients and also accepts appropriate orthopedic and soft-tissue surgical referrals from other veterinary practices.

The practice culture emphasizes compassionate medicine, evidence-based clinical decision-making, teamwork, continued learning, professional development, and strong relationships with clients and the broader veterinary community.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based veterinary care
• Perform comprehensive wellness and preventive examinations
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
• Provide care for canine, feline, and appropriate exotic animal patients
• Perform general soft-tissue surgical procedures based on experience and clinical interests
• Participate in advanced surgical cases based on training and experience
• Participate in orthopedic procedures based on experience and interest
• Develop minimally invasive surgical skills when appropriate
• Provide comprehensive dental care
• Utilize digital radiography for diagnostic evaluation
• Utilize ultrasound based on experience and clinical needs
• Utilize electrocardiography when medically appropriate
• Utilize comprehensive in-house laboratory capabilities
• Incorporate laser therapy into appropriate treatment plans
• Participate in PennHIP evaluations based on appropriate training and certification requirements
• Collaborate on referral surgical cases
• Provide appropriate pain management and supportive care
• Educate clients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, preventive medicine, and long-term patient health
• Communicate medical recommendations clearly and compassionately
• Build meaningful and lasting relationships with clients and their pets
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, assistants, and support professionals
• Participate in case discussions and shared clinical learning
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Participate actively in continuing education and professional development
• Develop individual areas of clinical interest with support from the practice
• Remain current with advances in evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, inclusive, and team-oriented hospital culture

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD, or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary institution
• Active state veterinary license in good standing, or eligibility to obtain appropriate licensure
• Several years of clinical veterinary experience preferred
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Strong medical and clinical decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach to veterinary medicine
• Commitment to compassionate client communication and education
• Comfort providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care
• Interest in continuing education and professional development
• Desire to develop individual areas of clinical expertise
• Interest in surgery, orthopedics, diagnostic imaging, exotic medicine, or other advanced clinical areas is welcomed
• Willingness to collaborate on complex and referral cases
• Desire to contribute positively to a supportive and inclusive workplace

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation
• Production-based earning opportunities with no negative accrual
• Signing and/or relocation assistance when applicable
• Four-day workweek
• No after-hours responsibilities
• No on-call responsibilities
• Generous paid time off
• Continuing education allowance
• Extensive continuing education opportunities
• Ongoing professional development support tailored to individual clinical interests
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits with employer contribution
• Professional license and registration support
• Professional dues and membership support
• Professional liability coverage
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet care benefits
• Collaborative clinical support
• Exposure to advanced surgical and diagnostic cases
• Opportunities to develop surgical, orthopedic, imaging, exotic medicine, and other clinical skills
• Long-term career and professional growth opportunities

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