Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a practice seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their growing small animal clinic. This well-established, community-focused hospital provides comprehensive companion animal care and is looking to welcome either an experienced veterinarian or a new graduate seeking strong mentorship and a supportive start. The clinic is dedicated to delivering high-quality medicine in a positive, respectful, and team-oriented environment.

Working Hours / Rota
The hospital is open Monday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Tuesday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Wednesday from 8:00am to 12:00pm, Thursday from 8:00am to 6:00pm (closed from 12:00pm to 1:30pm), Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, and Saturday from 8:00am to 12:00pm. The clinic is closed on Sundays. This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling options and no on-call or after-hours requirements, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide compassionate, client-centered small animal medicine within a collaborative team setting. Responsibilities include conducting wellness exams, diagnosing and treating medical conditions, performing surgery and dentistry, administering vaccinations, and supporting preventative care programs. The role offers medical autonomy while working closely with colleagues to ensure high standards of patient care and client communication. Both experienced veterinarians and new or soon-to-be graduates are encouraged to apply, with mentorship tailored to individual experience levels.

Practice Details
This full-service small animal clinic offers dentistry, surgery, spay and neuter procedures, X-rays, onsite diagnostics, microchipping, vaccinations, wellness exams, nutritional counseling, behavior management, parasite prevention, and emergency services. The hospital emphasizes high-quality medicine, compassionate service, and treating every patient with the same level of care as their own pets. The practice is supported by access to professional development resources, continuing education opportunities, and broader operational support designed to allow veterinarians to focus on practicing medicine.

Team
The team includes three DVMs supported by a friendly, collaborative staff who value open communication, kindness, professionalism, and teamwork. The culture is close-knit and supportive, with a strong emphasis on mentorship, mutual respect, and creating a positive experience for both clients and patients.

Candidate Requirements 

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

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