Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a hospital hiring an Associate Veterinarian to join their team working with cats and dogs. This opportunity is available on either a full-time or part-time basis within a full-service veterinary hospital focused on delivering high-quality preventative medicine, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry in a collaborative and patient-focused environment. This role is suited to experienced veterinarians seeking a supportive and well-equipped practice environment.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive patient care including physical examinations, preventative medicine, diagnostics, treatment planning, and surgery. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating diseases, developing complete diagnostic and treatment plans, maintaining detailed medical records, and communicating effectively with clients and hospital teams. The role also includes performing routine and complex surgical procedures such as spays, neuters, abdominal exploratory procedures, and mass removals, alongside routine and advanced dental procedures including dental examinations, evaluation of dental radiographs, extractions, and oral surgical procedures. Additional responsibilities include managing hospitalized patients, participating in rounds, supporting continuity of care with referral hospitals, and contributing to staff education and communication to maintain high standards of patient care.

Practice Details
This full-service veterinary hospital is equipped with advanced medical technology including ultrasound equipment, heated hydraulic surgery tables, and DDXR imaging systems to support high-quality veterinary medicine. Services offered include routine wellness care, vaccinations, microchipping, illness and injury care, diagnostic imaging, and flea, tick, and heartworm prevention and prescriptions. The hospital emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and exceptional patient and client experiences, supported by experienced medical field leaders and a skilled paraprofessional team encouraged to continue developing their expertise in areas such as dentistry and nutrition. Hospital hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed on Sundays.

Team
The hospital operates within a collaborative and supportive environment focused on teamwork, communication, and delivering consistent, high-quality veterinary care. Veterinarians are supported by experienced medical leaders and a dedicated paraprofessional team committed to exceptional patient and client service.

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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