Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
An established companion animal veterinary hospital in Fort Mill, South Carolina is seeking a Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to join its clinical team. Serving the local community since 1986, the hospital provides comprehensive veterinary services for dogs, cats and selected small mammals, with a varied caseload encompassing General Practice, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Surgery and Preventive Medicine. The practice offers opportunities to develop individual clinical interests across advanced dental care, diagnostic investigation and surgical medicine within an established veterinary environment. The position provides the opportunity to maintain an active clinical caseload while working alongside experienced veterinary colleagues and dedicated support personnel. The hospital maintains a strong emphasis on preventive healthcare, high medical standards and longstanding client relationships, with access to the professional resources and wider clinical network of an established veterinary organisation. The part-time position offers an opportunity to balance clinical practice with other professional and personal commitments.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will undertake the full scope of GP responsibilities, managing a varied caseload encompassing Preventive Medicine, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Surgery and ongoing medical management. The position offers opportunities to perform routine and more advanced dental and surgical procedures, with scope to develop individual clinical interests in Soft Tissue Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging according to experience and clinical capabilities. The successful veterinarian will exercise independent clinical judgement while collaborating with colleagues on diagnostic investigation, treatment planning and more complex medical cases. Additional opportunities include the management of canine and feline diabetes, geriatric medicine, dermatological conditions and selected small mammal patients. The role provides the opportunity to establish long-term client relationships and contribute to the hospital’s established approach to preventive healthcare within a part-time working arrangement.

Practice Details
The hospital provides comprehensive General Practice services for dogs, cats, rabbits and selected pocket pets, including Preventive Medicine, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Soft Tissue Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Urgent Care during normal operating hours, Geriatric Medicine, Dermatology, Pain Management, Behavioural Medicine and Nutritional Counselling. Dental services encompass routine dental care, advanced dental procedures and Dental Radiography, while surgical capabilities include spaying and neutering alongside more advanced Soft Tissue and Orthopedic procedures. Diagnostic equipment includes Digital Radiography, Ultrasound, Electrocardiography (EKG), Dental Radiography and a Tono-Pen for intraocular pressure assessment, alongside Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) radiographic screening. The hospital also maintains an In-House Laboratory, In-House Pharmacy, dedicated surgical facilities, hospitalisation capabilities and an isolation ward. Additional services include vaccinations, parasite prevention, microchipping, wellness testing, weight management, health certificates and ongoing management of chronic medical conditions. The practice is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and is closed on Sundays.

Team
The hospital operates with an established team of veterinary professionals, supported by veterinary technicians, assistants and client service personnel. The clinical team provides a broad range of companion animal services, with experience encompassing Preventive Medicine, Dentistry, Surgery, Internal Medicine and the management of acute and chronic medical conditions. The incoming Associate Veterinarian will work within a collaborative environment that encourages shared case discussions, professional development and independent clinical decision-making. The wider veterinary organisation provides access to additional clinical resources, continuing education opportunities and professional support, allowing the veterinarian to maintain clinical autonomy while benefiting from an established network of veterinary professionals.

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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