Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
An established companion animal veterinary hospital in Durham, North Carolina is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its clinical team. Located in South Durham, the hospital provides comprehensive veterinary services for dogs and cats, offering a varied General Practice environment encompassing Preventive Medicine, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging. The practice serves the surrounding residential communities, providing continuity of care through preventive healthcare programmes, medical investigation and surgical treatment. The position offers opportunities to develop individual clinical interests while maintaining an active companion animal caseload, supported by veterinary colleagues and experienced support personnel. As part of an established national veterinary organisation, the hospital provides access to continuing education, professional development resources and opportunities for clinical progression within a collaborative General Practice environment.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will undertake the full scope of GP responsibilities, managing a varied canine and feline caseload encompassing Preventive Medicine, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Surgery and ongoing medical management. The position offers opportunities to develop clinical interests in Soft Tissue Surgery, Dentistry, Diagnostic Imaging, Dermatology and Orthopedic Medicine, according to individual experience and capabilities. The successful veterinarian will exercise independent clinical judgement while collaborating with colleagues on diagnostic investigation, treatment planning and more complex medical cases. The role also provides opportunities to contribute to established preventive healthcare programmes, support continuity of care across different life stages and maintain long-term client relationships. Continued clinical development is supported through access to professional resources and educational opportunities within the wider veterinary organisation.

Practice Details
The hospital provides comprehensive General Practice services for dogs and cats, including Preventive Medicine, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, General Surgery, Orthopedic Evaluation and Treatment, Dermatology, Gastrointestinal Medicine, Behavioural Assessment, Nutritional Counselling, vaccinations and parasite management. Surgical capabilities include routine spaying and neutering, foreign body removal, wound repair, mass removal and other General Practice procedures. Dental services include professional dental care and treatment of dental disease, supported by Digital Dental Radiography. Additional diagnostic equipment includes Digital Radiography and an In-House Laboratory providing blood testing, urinalysis and parasite screening. The hospital also offers microchipping, medical grooming, canine DNA testing, end-of-life care, an In-House Pharmacy, an Online Pharmacy and preventive healthcare plans for puppies, kittens and adult companion animals. Drop-off appointments and language interpretation services are also available. The practice is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Team
The hospital operates with an established veterinary team supported by a Practice Manager, veterinary assistants, shift leads and client service personnel. The published team includes two veterinarians with experience across General Practice and Emergency Medicine, alongside support professionals involved in clinical care, hospital operations and client services. The incoming Associate Veterinarian will join a collaborative working environment that supports shared case discussions, independent clinical decision-making and continued professional development. Additional clinical resources, continuing education and career progression opportunities are available through the wider veterinary organisation.

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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