Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
An established companion animal veterinary hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking a full or part-time Associate Veterinarian to join its experienced clinical team. Serving the Raleigh and Cary communities, the hospital provides comprehensive veterinary services for dogs and cats, with a strong emphasis on Preventive Medicine, Dentistry, Surgery and minimally invasive surgical techniques. The practice offers a varied clinical environment encompassing routine and advanced General Practice procedures, supported by experienced veterinary professionals with interests across several areas of companion animal medicine. The position offers the opportunity to develop individual clinical expertise while maintaining an active veterinary caseload within a collaborative and supportive working environment. With structured mentorship, continuing education resources and professional development opportunities available through the wider veterinary organisation. The hospital also promotes flexible working arrangements and a balanced approach to clinical practice. This position is suited to a Veterinarian with a minimum of 1 year experience.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will undertake the full scope of GP responsibilities, managing a varied companion animal caseload encompassing preventive healthcare, medical investigation, dentistry, surgery and ongoing treatment of acute and chronic conditions. The position offers opportunities to develop clinical interests in Soft Tissue Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Internal Medicine and Diagnostic Imaging, supported by established colleagues with relevant experience. The successful veterinarian will exercise independent clinical judgement while collaborating with the wider veterinary team on case management and treatment planning. Recent graduates will have access to structured veterinary mentorship, including clinical guidance and professional development programmes designed to support progression into independent practice. The role provides opportunities to establish long-term client relationships, contribute to the hospital’s established approach to preventive healthcare and develop clinical capabilities within a supportive General Practice environment.

Practice Details
The hospital provides comprehensive General Practice services for dogs and cats, including Preventive Medicine, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Soft Tissue Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutritional counselling, behavioural consultations, diagnostic testing and end-of-life care. Surgical capabilities include routine spaying and neutering, general Soft Tissue procedures and advanced minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures. Diagnostic services include Ultrasound, wellness blood testing, urinalysis and faecal testing, supporting routine and advanced medical investigation. The hospital also offers boarding, daycare, grooming and bathing facilities, providing additional services for the local companion animal community. The practice is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and Sunday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM for boarding collection only.

Team
The hospital has an established six-veterinarian team, supported by veterinary and administrative personnel. The veterinary team brings experience across General Practice, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Soft Tissue Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Behavioural Medicine and Feline Medicine. Several clinicians have advanced training in minimally invasive surgical techniques, providing opportunities for collaborative case discussions and clinical development. The incoming Associate Veterinarian will join a supportive working environment with access to structured mentorship, continuing education and professional development resources 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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