Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is an AAHA-accredited hospital seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their multi-doctor team. This well-established practice provides high-quality care to dogs, cats, pocket pets, rabbits, reptiles, and ZooMED species, offering a dynamic and varied caseload for a veterinarian who enjoys both traditional companion animals and exotic patients. The hospital places strong emphasis on growth, mentorship, collaboration, and a culture built on respect and professionalism, making this an ideal environment for veterinarians at any stage of their career. Students and new graduates are welcomed with dedicated mentorship, and experienced clinicians will find a supportive, engaged team ready to collaborate.

Working Hours / Rota
The hospital is open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 6:30pm and on Saturday from 8:00am to 1:00pm. This is a full-time position with scheduling built around these hours. There are no after-hours or on-call responsibilities, ensuring a reliable work–life balance within a structured weekly schedule.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The role involves delivering comprehensive medical, surgical, and diagnostic care across a wide range of species, with clinical responsibilities that may include wellness and preventative medicine, dentistry, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and advanced diagnostic evaluation. The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates, with opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and continual learning. The ideal doctor will thrive in a collaborative environment, value clear communication, and take pride in building strong relationships with clients while delivering exceptional patient care.

Practice Details
This hospital is equipped with digital radiology, dental radiography, diagnostic ultrasound, EMR, cold or therapeutic lasers, a dedicated dental suite, surgical laser, ECG, and advanced monitoring tools. Services provided include chemotherapy, pain management, dermatology, preventative medicine, soft tissue surgery, laser surgery, radiology, internal medicine, and a broad range of diagnostics. The practice culture prioritizes mentoring, equality, teamwork, and continuous improvement, offering a stable and enriching setting for a clinician who wants to grow professionally while practicing modern, progressive medicine.

Team
The incoming Associate Veterinarian will join a team of six DVMs supported by a brilliant group of technicians and client care professionals. The environment is collaborative, supportive, and dedicated to helping every doctor perform at their best, with a strong focus on communication, education, and mutual respect.

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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