The Job Opportunity:
A progressive small animal practice is seeking a Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to join its collaborative veterinary team.
This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who values evidence-based medicine, compassionate patient care, strong client relationships, and continued professional development while looking for a part-time schedule. The practice takes a team-based approach to veterinary medicine, providing doctors with strong veterinary technician support and an environment where collaboration and thoughtful clinical decision-making are encouraged. 
The hospital maintains at least a 2:1 veterinary technician-to-veterinarian ratio, allowing doctors to focus on patient care, clinical decision-making, and meaningful communication with clients.
The practice places a strong emphasis on Fear Free and Feline Friendly principles, with ongoing education available to help team members provide a calmer, more comfortable experience for patients.

Practice Information:
This established small animal general practice provides comprehensive veterinary care within a collaborative, team-oriented environment. The hospital emphasizes Fear Free and Feline Friendly care, recognizing that reducing patient stress can improve the veterinary experience for pets, clients, and the medical team.

Clinical and professional resources include:

• Fear Free patient-handling principles
• Fear Free Certification support
• Feline Friendly training
• Minimum 2:1 veterinary technician-to-veterinarian ratio
• Comprehensive small animal diagnostic and treatment capabilities
• Veterinarian mentorship
• Continuing education resources
• Communication training
• Leadership development
• Collaborative case management

The hospital’s culture emphasizes:

• Evidence-based medicine
• Fear Free and low-stress patient care
• Feline Friendly practices
• Clinical collaboration
• Strong veterinary technician utilization
• Compassionate client communication
• Mentorship and knowledge sharing
• Continuing education
• Leadership development
• Community involvement
• Professional well-being
• Inclusive and respectful teamwork

Role Responsibilities:

• Performing comprehensive physical examinations and wellness visits
• Diagnosing and managing acute and chronic medical conditions
• Developing individualized, evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans
• Providing preventive medicine and client education
• Performing medical and surgical procedures appropriate to training and experience
• Utilizing available diagnostic and treatment resources when clinically appropriate
• Practicing Fear Free and low-stress patient-handling techniques
• Incorporating Feline Friendly principles into patient care
• Managing outpatient and hospitalized cases as appropriate
• Recognizing patients requiring specialty consultation or referral
• Communicating diagnoses, treatment recommendations, prognosis, and follow-up plans clearly and compassionately
• Building lasting client relationships through thoughtful communication and education
• Maintaining complete and timely medical records
• Collaborating with fellow veterinarians on challenging or complex cases
• Working closely with veterinary technicians and appropriately utilizing the hospital’s support structure
• Participating in continuing education and professional development
• Participating in Fear Free and Feline Friendly education
• Pursuing individual areas of clinical interest
• Developing communication and leadership skills through available training
• Contributing to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented hospital culture

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD, or equivalent degree
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
• Eligibility for applicable controlled-substance registration
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and high standards of patient care
• Interest in Fear Free and low-stress veterinary medicine
• Interest in Feline Friendly patient care
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to compassionate and educational client communication
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Ability to work effectively with veterinary technicians and other support professionals
• Interest in mentorship and professional development
• Commitment to continuing education and ongoing clinical growth

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation is available based on experience, qualifications, schedule, and responsibilities.
• Depending on scheduled hours and eligibility, benefits and professional support may include:
• Continuing education allowance and/or paid CE opportunities
• Fear Free Certification support
• Feline Friendly training
• Professional liability insurance
• Veterinary license and controlled-substance registration reimbursement
• Professional association membership support
• Veterinary clinical reference resources
• Pet care benefits or veterinary service discounts
• Uniform support
• Veterinarian mentorship
• Communication and leadership training
• Professional development opportunities
• Community service and volunteer opportunities

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