The Job Opportunity:
A long-established companion-animal hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a five-doctor practice with an experienced and supportive veterinary team. The hospital has built strong relationships within its community over several decades and offers an environment where veterinarians can practice thoughtful, evidence-based medicine while working alongside colleagues who value teamwork and patient care.

Practice Information:
The hospital is an AAHA-accredited practice with a strong commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine and patient care.
The practice has served its community for more than 40 years, providing an established client base and a diverse companion-animal caseload. The hospital is located in a coastal New England community with convenient access to a larger metropolitan area, beaches, outdoor recreation, restaurants, and the natural beauty of the Maine coast.

Practice highlights include:

• AAHA accreditation
• Fear Free approach to patient care
• Hands-free radiology
• Five-doctor medical team
• Experienced and supportive veterinary support staff
• Dedicated mentorship for students and new graduates
• Strong, established community client base
• Small and companion-animal focus
• Collaborative environment that encourages knowledge-sharing and professional growth

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based veterinary care
• Perform wellness and preventive-care examinations
• Diagnose and treat medical conditions in companion-animal patients
• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
• Perform routine surgical and dental procedures appropriate to experience
• Utilize available diagnostic and treatment technology
• Provide Fear Free, patient-centered care
• Communicate clearly with clients about diagnoses, treatment options, and follow-up recommendations
• Work collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical records
• Participate in case discussions and ongoing clinical learning
• Build lasting relationships with patients, clients, and colleagues
• Continue developing clinical skills through mentorship and continuing education

Job Applicant Requirements:

• A graduate of an accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program or equivalent
• Licensed to practice in the applicable state, or eligible to obtain licensure
• Committed to evidence-based and compassionate veterinary medicine
• Dedicated to patient comfort and Fear Free principles
• Comfortable working within a collaborative veterinary team
• Interested in continuing education and lifelong learning
• A strong communicator who enjoys developing relationships with clients
• Dependable, empathetic, and team-oriented
• Committed to maintaining high ethical and professional standards

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
• Extensive continuing education resources
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to participate in clinical studies
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Financial wellness resources
• Additional employee benefits based on eligibility

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