The Job Opportunity:
A progressive small animal practice is seeking a Full-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. 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, helping doctors 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.

Veterinarian mentorship is available at all experience levels, providing opportunities for doctors to strengthen clinical skills, develop professional confidence, and continue growing throughout their careers. Communication and leadership training are also available to support doctors interested in strengthening client relationships and developing leadership skills.

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 practice also encourages community involvement through opportunities to support charitable veterinary services, fundraising initiatives, and volunteer activities.

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:

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and wellness visits
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
• Develop individualized, evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans
• Provide preventive medicine and client education
• Perform medical and surgical procedures appropriate to training and experience
• Utilize available diagnostic and treatment resources when clinically appropriate
• Practice Fear Free and low-stress patient-handling techniques
• Incorporate Feline Friendly principles into patient care
• Manage outpatient and hospitalized cases
• Recognize patients requiring specialty consultation or referral
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment recommendations, prognosis, and follow-up plans clearly and compassionately with clients
• Build lasting client relationships through thoughtful communication and education
• Maintain complete and timely medical records
• Collaborate with fellow veterinarians on challenging or complex cases
• Work closely with veterinary technicians and appropriately utilize the hospital’s strong support structure
• Mentor and support veterinary team members when appropriate
• Participate in continuing education and professional development
• Participate in Fear Free and Feline Friendly education
• Develop communication and leadership skills through available training
• Pursue individual areas of clinical interest
• Collaborate with medical and practice leadership to support hospital goals
• Participate in community outreach and service opportunities when appropriate
• Contribute 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
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa support
• 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, leadership, and team development
• Commitment to continuing education and professional growth

Veterinarians at varying stages of their careers may be considered, with mentorship and professional development available at all experience levels.

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off
• Holiday benefits
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid continuing education days
• 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

This position provides an opportunity to practice high-quality small animal medicine within a Fear Free and Feline Friendly environment supported by at least a 2:1 veterinary technician-to-veterinarian ratio. Strong team collaboration, mentorship at all experience levels, continuing education, leadership development, and a commitment to patient comfort create a supportive environment for veterinarians interested in building a fulfilling and sustainable long-term career.

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