Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a full-service veterinary hospital seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their growing team. This hospital provides high-quality care for dogs and cats, offering a full range of wellness, diagnostic, surgical, and dental services. The practice is part of a larger veterinary network focused on advancing pet health and supporting its veterinary teams through structured development, strong mentorship, and access to modern technology.

Working Hours / Rota
The hospital operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It is closed on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, providing a great work-life balance. The position is available on a full-time basis, though flexibility may be considered depending on the candidate’s needs.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will deliver exceptional patient care through physical examinations, diagnostic testing, treatment planning, and performing surgical and dental procedures. Responsibilities include managing wellness visits, treating illnesses and injuries, and developing comprehensive care plans based on diagnostic findings. The role involves performing both routine and complex surgeries, including spays, neuters, abdominal exploratories, and mass removals, as well as a wide range of dental procedures such as extractions and oral surgery. The veterinarian will also document medical records thoroughly and collaborate closely with hospital leadership to maintain the highest medical standards. The position is open to experienced veterinarians and those seeking a supportive environment to continue their clinical growth.

Practice Details
The hospital is fully equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment tools, including ultrasound, digital radiography, and heated hydraulic surgery tables. Comprehensive dental facilities include digital dental radiography and advanced surgical equipment to support high-quality dentistry. Services offered encompass wellness care, vaccinations, surgery, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, pain management, cancer treatment, and end-of-life care. The hospital also provides care for a variety of acute and chronic conditions such as allergies, infections, and orthopedic issues.

Team
The team includes a dedicated group of veterinarians supported by skilled paraprofessionals who are encouraged to expand their expertise in areas such as dentistry and nutrition. The hospital maintains a collaborative, patient-first culture where teamwork, open communication, and professional growth are highly valued.

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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