The Job Opportunity:

An established AAHA-accredited small animal hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its collaborative and supportive medical team.

This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who values evidence-based medicine, clinical autonomy, mentorship, advanced clinical resources, and a sustainable work-life balance. The hospital provides a broad range of services, including preventive medicine, internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, emergency stabilization, and advanced diagnostics.

The position offers a four-day workweek with weekends closed, providing doctors with predictable time away from the hospital. Veterinarians participate in a light, shared after-hours emergency arrangement coordinated with neighboring veterinary practices, helping distribute emergency responsibilities across a broader medical community.

Doctors are supported by an approximately 4:1 staff-to-doctor ratio, including credentialed veterinary technicians and experienced support professionals who are encouraged to work to the full extent of their skills.

Both experienced veterinarians and newer doctors are encouraged to apply. New team members receive individualized onboarding, and mentorship can include longer appointment times, case collaboration, and additional support while building confidence and developing a comfortable caseload.

The hospital encourages doctors to pursue individual clinical interests, strengthen surgical and dental skills, explore new areas of medicine, and continue growing throughout their careers.

Practice Information:
This long-established AAHA-accredited small animal hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care within a modern, purpose-built facility.  AAHA accreditation reflects the practice’s commitment to established standards for veterinary medicine, patient care, diagnostics, anesthesia, surgery, pain management, safety, and hospital operations.  The hospital is equipped with extensive diagnostic, medical, surgical, dental, and critical-care resources, including:

• Digital radiography
• Digital dental radiography
• Ultrasound
• Therapeutic laser
• In-house laboratory
• Multiple examination rooms
• Two fully equipped surgical suites
• Dedicated intensive care area
• Dedicated isolation area
• High-speed dental equipment
• Advanced anesthetic monitoring
• Paperless electronic medical records
• Digital documentation tools
• Modern treatment and diagnostic resources

Clinical services include:

• Preventive and wellness medicine
• Internal medicine
• Management of acute and chronic conditions
• Soft tissue surgery
• Comprehensive dentistry
• Urgent care
• Emergency stabilization
• Advanced diagnostic evaluation
• Pain management
• Long-term patient health management

The hospital primarily cares for dogs and cats, with opportunities for veterinarians interested in expanding services for pocket pets or exotic patients.

The practice culture emphasizes collaboration, communication, mutual respect, shared learning, and clinical autonomy. Regular doctor discussions and team communication help create an environment where veterinarians can exchange knowledge and work together on challenging cases.

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
• Manage appropriate urgent-care cases
• Provide emergency stabilization when needed
• Perform soft tissue surgical procedures based on experience and clinical interests
• Provide comprehensive dental care
• Utilize digital radiography and digital dental radiography
• Utilize ultrasound and in-house laboratory diagnostics
• Utilize therapeutic laser when clinically appropriate
• Utilize advanced anesthetic monitoring during procedures
• Manage hospitalized patients using dedicated ICU resources when appropriate
• Provide canine and feline veterinary care
• Provide care for pocket pets or exotic patients based on experience and interest
• Educate clients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, preventive medicine, and long-term patient health
• Build meaningful and lasting client relationships
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, credentialed veterinary technicians, and support professionals
• Participate in case discussions, clinical rounds, and shared learning
• Participate in a light, shared after-hours emergency coverage model
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records
• Participate in continuing education and professional development
• Develop individual areas of clinical interest with support from the practice
• Participate in mentorship as appropriate to experience level
• 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
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and high-quality patient care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach to veterinary medicine
• Commitment to compassionate client communication and education
• Willingness to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care
• Willingness to participate in a shared after-hours emergency coverage model
• Interest in continuing education and professional development
• Desire to develop individual areas of clinical expertise
• Interest in surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, urgent care, or diagnostic imaging is welcomed
• Interest in pocket pet or exotic animal medicine is welcomed but not required
• Desire to contribute positively to a supportive and inclusive hospital culture
• Experienced veterinarians and newer doctors seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation
• Production-based earning opportunities with no negative accrual
• Signing and/or relocation assistance when applicable
• Four-day workweek
• Weekends closed
• Light, shared after-hours emergency responsibilities
• Generous paid time off
• Paid continuing education days
• Continuing education allowance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits with employer contribution
• Employer-paid short-term disability coverage
• Professional license and registration support
• Professional dues and membership support
• Professional liability coverage
• Employee assistance and wellness resources
• Wellness and fitness benefits
• Customized onboarding
• Mentorship and collaborative clinical support
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Support for developing surgical and dental skills
• Support for developing individual clinical interests
• Leadership and long-term career development opportunities
• Potential future partnership, buy-in, or practice ownership opportunities

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