The Job Opportunity:
An established small animal general practice is seeking a Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to join its experienced and highly collaborative team. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who values quality medicine, meaningful client relationships, routine surgery, and the flexibility to build a schedule that fits their professional and personal needs.
The successful candidate will manage a manageable general practice caseload while working alongside experienced veterinarians and strong credentialed support staff. The role offers meaningful medical autonomy, routine surgical opportunities, visiting orthopedic specialty support, and a predictable schedule without on-call, overnight, or urgent-care responsibilities.
The practice is open to a variety of part-time arrangements, including approximately two days per week or another schedule that works well for both the veterinarian and hospital. This flexibility makes the position well suited to experienced clinicians seeking a sustainable part-time role without stepping away from high-quality patient care.
Practice Information:
This established general practice provides comprehensive small animal care in a collaborative environment supported by an experienced DVM team and strong technical staff. Veterinarians see approximately 16 appointments per doctor each day with 20-minute appointment times and benefit from an approximate 2:1 doctor-to-technician support ratio, including credentialed support staff.
The caseload focuses on preventive care, general medicine, and routine soft-tissue surgery. A visiting orthopedic surgeon provides access to additional specialty expertise, allowing the team to collaborate on more advanced orthopedic cases when appropriate.
The practice does not require on-call, overnight, or urgent-care coverage. Its flexible part-time scheduling allows the right veterinarian to determine a sustainable combination of days and hours while remaining an active member of a supportive and experienced veterinary team.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive preventive, medical, and surgical care for small animal patients
- Manage general practice appointments within an efficient 20-minute appointment structure
- Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine
- Perform routine soft-tissue surgical procedures independently
- Evaluate and manage general medical conditions across a diverse small animal caseload
- Coordinate with visiting orthopedic specialists when advanced surgical consultation is appropriate
- 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 fellow veterinarians, credentialed technicians, client service representatives, and hospital leadership
- Utilize established medical systems and clinical resources to support efficient, high-quality patient care
- Participate in case discussions, mentorship, continuing education, and ongoing professional development
- Pursue areas of clinical interest through continuing education and hands-on experience
- Contribute to a collaborative hospital culture centered on teamwork, medical excellence, and exceptional patient care
- Support consistent, high-quality care while working within a flexible part-time schedule
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
- Experience practicing small animal general medicine
- Demonstrated proficiency in routine soft-tissue surgery
- Strong clinical judgment and medical decision-making abilities
- Ability to practice independently while collaborating effectively with fellow veterinarians and support staff
- 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
- Strong interest in continued clinical and professional development
- Availability to establish a consistent part-time schedule in collaboration with the hospital
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Competitive part-time compensation with production-based earning opportunities
- DVM long-term incentive compensation program for eligible veterinarians
- 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 for eligible team members
- Flexible part-time scheduling designed to support work-life balance
- Opportunity to build a schedule around approximately two days per week or another mutually suitable arrangement
- Continuing education support for eligible team members
- Paid professional licensing fees and professional dues where applicable
- Mentorship and individualized professional development opportunities
- Tailored career development and career pathing
- Benefits eligibility based on employment status and applicable plan requirements
- Strong technical support with an approximate 2:1 doctor-to-technician ratio
- Credentialed veterinary support staff
- Medical autonomy supported by experienced leadership and established medical systems
- Access to visiting orthopedic surgical specialists
- Routine surgical caseload with opportunities to maintain and strengthen procedural skills
- Experienced DVM team with strong collaborative case support
- No on-call, overnight, or urgent-care responsibilities
- Supportive workplace culture focused on teamwork, client relationships, and exceptional patient care
- Opportunities to continue practicing high-quality medicine while maintaining a flexible part-time schedule
- Mountain-community setting with access to hiking, waterfalls, scenic drives, and year-round outdoor recreation
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