The Job Opportunity:
A well-established small animal general practice is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join its close-knit and collaborative team. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who values high-quality medicine, strong client relationships, and a supportive workplace where teamwork and professional growth are genuinely prioritized.
The successful candidate will manage approximately 14 appointments per day while practicing wellness, general medicine, surgery, and dentistry. The role offers meaningful clinical autonomy, strong technical support, mentorship, and the opportunity to build a long-term career within a practice known for its stable and supportive team culture.
An experienced veterinarian who is comfortable performing surgery and managing appointments independently will be especially well suited to the opportunity. The hospital also provides an environment where veterinarians can continue expanding their skills through continuing education and collaboration with an experienced team.
Practice Information:
This established small animal general practice serves its surrounding community with compassionate, relationship-driven veterinary care. The hospital has developed a strong internal culture, with many team members having remained with the practice for years, providing continuity, experience, and a strong foundation for collaboration.
The practice sees approximately 14 appointments per day and maintains an approximate 2:1 support staff ratio. The caseload includes wellness and preventive care, sick-patient visits, surgery, and dentistry, providing veterinarians with a balanced and engaging general practice environment.
The hospital operates from a modern facility purpose-built for veterinary medicine, with digital diagnostic capabilities, in-house resources, and a dedicated surgical suite. The team culture is close-knit, collaborative, and client-focused, with an emphasis on teamwork, respect, medical excellence, and creating a positive experience for both clients and veterinary professionals.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive wellness, preventive, medical, dental, and surgical care for small animal patients
- Manage approximately 14 appointments per day within an established general practice workflow
- Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine
- Perform routine soft-tissue surgical procedures appropriate to experience
- Provide dental procedures and comprehensive oral health care
- Evaluate and manage sick-patient presentations across a diverse general practice caseload
- Utilize digital diagnostic technology, in-house capabilities, and surgical resources to support patient care
- Interpret diagnostic findings and develop appropriate treatment recommendations
- Educate clients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, preventive healthcare, nutrition, and long-term wellness
- Build strong, lasting relationships with clients through compassionate communication and individualized education
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
- Collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, client service representatives, and hospital leadership
- Manage appointments and patient care independently while utilizing team support as needed
- Participate in case discussions, mentorship, continuing education, and ongoing professional development
- Pursue areas of clinical interest through additional training and hands-on experience
- Contribute to a collaborative hospital culture centered on teamwork, medical excellence, and exceptional patient care
- Support continuity of care for the practice’s longstanding client base
Job Applicant Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary university
- Active veterinary license or eligibility for licensure in the practicing state
- Experienced veterinarian preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and medical decision-making abilities
- Demonstrated proficiency in routine small animal surgery
- Ability to manage appointments independently within a general practice setting
- Compassionate, client-centered approach to veterinary medicine
- Strong verbal, written, and client-education skills
- Ability to build meaningful long-term relationships with clients and their pets
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
- Commitment to evidence-based medicine, professionalism, and continuous improvement
- Passion for high-quality patient care
- Strong interest in continued clinical and professional development
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Competitive base compensation with production-based earning opportunities
- DVM long-term incentive compensation program with annual production-based bonus opportunities
- No-negative-accrual compensation model
- Transparent production metrics and operational support
- Sign-on bonus opportunities available for qualified candidates
- Relocation assistance available where applicable
- Employee referral incentive opportunities
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Generous continuing education allowance
- Paid professional licensing fees and professional dues
- Flexible scheduling designed to support a strong work-life balance
- Mentorship and individualized professional development programs
- Tailored career development and career pathing opportunities
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Life insurance and mental health resources
- Paid time off and holidays for eligible full-time employees
- Student loan assistance opportunities
- Strong technician support with an approximate 2:1 support staff ratio
- Medical autonomy supported by experienced leadership and established medical systems
- Modern purpose-built veterinary hospital environment
- Access to digital diagnostics, in-house capabilities, and dedicated surgical facilities
- Balanced caseload spanning wellness, sick visits, surgery, and dentistry
- Opportunities to strengthen surgical and general medicine skills
- Experienced and longstanding veterinary support team
- Close-knit workplace culture with strong employee continuity
- Established client relationships and community presence
- Opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and professional growth
- Supportive environment designed to promote long-term career sustainability
- New England setting with access to mountain scenery, hiking, skiing, lakes, breweries, scenic drives, and nearby regional destinations
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