Associate Veterinarian - Small Animal

Veterinary Position at Whitewater Veterinary Hospital

Whitewater Veterinary Hospital is that place where a tight-knit, rural community meets easy access to city life. Our client's matter, and we drive the extra mile just to stay connected. Where work feels like home. A place where we truly care about each other, our patients, and the medicine we practice.

Team-first, highly collaborative culture with a passion for growth and discovery. Bring your unique skills and interests to the team! A true blend of rural community, beautiful nature, and nearby urban experiences.

Whitewater Veterinary Hospital, established in 1950, has been an integral part of the local community for decades. WVH is a busy mixed-animal practice, providing care to a broad clientele that includes college students, longtime residents, and owners of large dairy and beef herds.

Our core philosophies are centered on promoting a collaborative team environment, delivering high standards of care for both patients and clients, and ensuring that everyone feels at ease. We strive to communicate at the appropriate level of interest and understanding, place emphasis on disease and injury prevention, and do all we can to strengthen the bond between owner and pet. We work to practice progressive medicine with an emphasis on exceptional patient and client care.

New veterinarians will be welcomed into our team with genuine enthusiasm. Our staff values continuous learning and is committed to adopting innovative approaches to enhance the quality of care provided to our patients.

Our facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, three exam rooms, a surgery suite, in-house imaging, an isolation area to house sick or contagious pets, and a large, closely supervised hospitalization and treatment area.

Located in a University of Wisconsin campus town, we also serve college students as part of our diverse client base. Though the community is modest in size, it is conveniently situated within an hour of Madison and Milwaukee, and approximately 1.5 to 2 hours from Rockford and Chicago, IL. This contributes to a varied client demographic, spanning both farm/rural residents and urban populations.

Here are some of the essential skills we are seeking relevant to this opportunity:

• Strong communication skills with clients and colleagues
• A positive outlook and professional attitude
• Demonstrated energy and enthusiasm in providing optimal client education and patient care
• Commitment to ongoing learning, skill enhancement, and openness to exploring new areas within medicine and surgery
• Active listening abilities, including the capacity to understand both verbal and non-verbal cues
• Motivation to acquire specialized expertise that complements our current services (for example, interest in orthopedic surgery, chiropractic care, advanced dentistry)

In addition to your expected talent and skill as a small-animal veterinarian, these are the personal qualities that are important to us and align with our practice culture:

• Humor!
• Open-mindedness
• Adaptability
• Patience and persistence
• Good listening skills
• Positive Attitude!

Whitewater Veterinary Hospital is in a lively and thriving rural area within the Kettle Moraine. The Whitewater community combines nature, culture, and small-town hospitality with hiking, biking, events, and a close-knit atmosphere. We're an hour from Madison or Milwaukee, and two hours from Chicago.

Our Offer:

• Competitive salary + Sign On Bonus
• NO EMERGENCY DUTIES!
• Professional Dues: 3 per year
• Professional liability provided
• CE Allowance: $3000 biennial
• PTO: 15 days/year
• Full Benefits Package (Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, Accident, + more!)
• 401K with employer match (after 90 days)
• Up to eight weeks PAID parental leave* (after 6 months)
• Accelerated ownership opportunity with our Associate Equity Program!

*6 weeks paid medical recovery time for birth mothers + 2 weeks paid bonding time for all parents

Whitewater Vet Hospital has partnered with Heritage Vet Partners (HVP), the nation's leading veterinary partnership for mixed and large animal practices. HVP values the legacy and customer relationships practices have built and aims to enhance that foundation with exceptional support.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.