Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a practice seeking a Veterinarian to join their locally owned animal hospital model. This small animal primary care clinic provides comprehensive companion animal services and offers a pathway toward ownership, allowing veterinarians to lead their own team while maintaining full medical autonomy. The hospital focuses on high-quality medicine guided by veterinarian-crafted standards of care rather than corporate protocols.

Working Hours / Rota
The hospital is open Monday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Tuesday from 8:00am to 6:00pm on alternating weeks, Wednesday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Thursday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, and Saturday from 8:00am to 6:00pm on alternating weeks. The clinic is closed on Sundays. Scheduling is designed to be flexible and supportive of work-life balance.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Veterinarian will provide comprehensive primary care to companion animals, including wellness exams, vaccinations, spaying and neutering, surgery, oral health care, dermatology, oncology diagnostics, behavioral consultations, nutritional counseling, prescription management, microchipping, travel documentation, kitten and puppy care, senior pet care, and euthanasia services. The role also includes urgent care services during hospital hours, addressing conditions such as coughing, cuts and lacerations, ear and eye infections, growths, limping, gastrointestinal concerns, persistent scratching, poisoning, rashes, scooting, and urinary issues. The position offers full medical autonomy, customizable mentorship and training plans, and a pathway toward future ownership within a collaborative and feedback-driven culture.

Practice Details
This locally owned small animal hospital operates within a growing network of veterinarian-led practices. The model emphasizes full autonomy in medical decision-making, structured mentorship from experienced veterinary leadership, and a strong focus on professional development. Services include primary care, diagnostics, surgery, urgent care during open hours, dermatology, oncology diagnostics, oral health, nutritional counseling, behavioral consultations, and preventive medicine. The culture centers on empowerment, continuous learning, and supporting veterinarians in both clinical growth and leadership development.

Team
The hospital team includes two DVMs supported by a collaborative staff. The environment promotes mentorship, leadership development, and a culture of continuous feedback, allowing veterinarians to grow professionally while delivering high-quality patient care within a supportive team structure.

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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