Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a small animal veterinary practice seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its team on a full-time or part-time basis. The practice provides care for dogs and cats and offers flexible scheduling, including three- to four-day work week options. The clinic has a close-knit, team-focused culture with an emphasis on relationships, flexibility, high-quality medicine, and work-life balance.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will see approximately 15 patients per day, with a focus on client education, relationship-building, and providing high-quality small animal medicine. The role offers the freedom to explore new services and individual areas of clinical interest. Both experienced veterinarians and new graduates are welcome, with mentorship available from experienced doctors who enjoy teaching.

Practice Details
The hospital is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM and Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Equipment includes digital radiology, digital dental X-rays, an in-house IDEXX laboratory with SediVue, and therapeutic laser. Services include wellness examinations, vaccinations, sick pet visits, puppy and kitten care, microchipping, spay and neuter procedures, surgery, nutritional counseling, senior pet care, anal gland expression, cat-friendly handling, pain management, in-house laboratory testing and diagnostics, behavioral medicine, parasite prevention, heartworm and tick testing, dental care, diagnostic X-rays, allergy and dermatology care, cold laser therapy, boarding, grooming, pet washing, an in-house pharmacy, and end-of-life care. The practice has a laid-back, team-focused environment with an emphasis on work-life balance and flexibility.

Team
The practice has two DVMs and seven skilled support staff, including technicians who assist with anesthesia and clinical workflows. The doctors have more than 20 and 30 years of experience respectively and are mentorship-focused, while the Practice Manager has more than 20 years of experience. The team is described as close-knit, supportive, and collaborative, with strong communication and a focus on allowing veterinarians to concentrate on practicing medicine.

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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