General Practice Veterinarian (Associate Veterinarian)

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a veterinary hospital seeking a Lead Veterinarian to join their team. This established, privately owned practice provides care for feline and canine patients and is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate veterinary services. This role offers the opportunity to lead the hospital’s medical team while continuing to provide hands-on clinical care.

Working Hours / Rota
The hospital is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm, Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, and closed on Sundays. The Lead Veterinarian role is full-time, providing flexibility to manage clinical and leadership responsibilities.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Lead Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical care, including exams, illness management, spay and neuter procedures, surgery, diagnostics, vaccinations, dental care, urgent care, and acupuncture services. In addition to clinical duties, the Lead Veterinarian will establish and maintain a positive, collaborative culture in the hospital, mentor associate veterinarians, guide medical protocols, and support professional development for the team. This role includes oversight of hospital medical operations, ensuring care standards are met, and partnering with hospital leadership to optimize workflow and team performance. This position is best suited for an experienced veterinarian with strong leadership and communication skills.

Practice Details
The hospital is fully equipped with modern facilities to support veterinary care, including diagnostic testing, surgical suites, X-ray capability, dental equipment, and an in-house pharmacy. Services offered include urgent care, diagnostics, spay and neuter, surgery, illness exams, kitten and puppy care, vaccinations, dental cleaning and health, peaceful passing and grief support, dry needle acupuncture, aqua-acupuncture, and electroacupuncture. The practice emphasizes a culture of collaboration, high-quality care, and client education, with a supportive operational and clinical team in place.

Team
The hospital has two DVMs supported by a skilled team of veterinary professionals. The Lead Veterinarian will work alongside the associate veterinarian(s) and support staff to create a collaborative, team-focused environment, providing mentorship and leadership while still maintaining a clinical caseload.

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

 About Tempus Recruitment

This is a brief overview of the role, therefore we fully appreciate there are always more questions to be asked about the job, the company, and so on. We assure you that Tempus Recruitment are here to help and are more than happy to get those questions answered for you in advance of any potential interviews. We are here to make the recruitment process simple and stress free, working with our clients to ensure that you have all the information you need before formally making an application. 

Haven’t Worked with a Recruiter Before? No Problem!

• All communication is 100% private and confidential
• Our service is completely FREE for candidates looking for a new job
• We have exclusive roles not being advertised publicly
• We tailor job searches to your specific needs, therefore you will only get sent roles that match your requirements

What Happens Next 

Interested in this position or others that we can offer? Apply now or request a call back!

One of our expert recruiters will reach out to you to gather all the relevant information regarding your search. This will then allow us to put together a tailored jobs list based on your requirements.