Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian Job – General Practice Opportunity About the Role An outstanding opportunity is available for an Associate Veterinarian to join an established general practice veterinary team with a strong focus on community care, client relationships, and practical medicine. This role offers a $140,000 base salary plus production , along with additional earning potential through a Long-Term Incentive (LTI) cash programme. Veterinarians will benefit from flexible scheduling, strong work-life balance, generous paid time off, and a supportive team environment . Ideal for experienced veterinarians and confident new graduates looking to develop their skills, this position provides the opportunity to practice meaningful medicine while making a lasting impact within the community. About the Practice This long-standing small animal general practice has proudly supported its community for more than three decades, providing compassionate and accessible veterinary care in a high-volume environment. The practice delivers a broad range of services, including: Wellness and preventative care General practice medicine Dentistry Surgical procedures Diagnostics Veterinarians are supported by an experienced team with 2–3 veterinary technicians per doctor , creating a collaborative workflow and allowing doctors to focus on patient care. The hospital features: In-house diagnostics Dedicated surgical suite Continuously improving medical equipment and technology The team culture is built around collaboration, flexibility, and strong partnerships between veterinarians, support staff, and leadership. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive veterinary care for small animal patients Perform wellness examinations, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures Deliver practical, high-quality medicine tailored to individual patient and client needs Manage a varied caseload within a busy general practice environment Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and the local community Communicate treatment recommendations clearly and compassionately Collaborate with veterinary colleagues, technicians, and practice leadership Contribute ideas and participate in opportunities for professional growth and practice development Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be a veterinarian who is: Passionate about community-based veterinary care Dedicated to building meaningful client relationships Comfortable providing a broad spectrum of care in a high-volume setting Confident performing surgery and managing general practice cases Adaptable, practical, and motivated to make a positive difference Collaborative and committed to teamwork Requirements: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an accredited university Strong surgical skills and clinical confidence Excellent communication and client education abilities Team-oriented mindset with a desire to continue learning and growing Compensation & Benefits Salary: $140,000 base salary plus production Additional earning potential through Long-Term Incentive (LTI) cash programme No negative accrual — veterinarians are rewarded without penalties during slower periods Transparent production metrics and operational support $2,500 CE allowance plus 24 CE hours Paid professional licences and memberships 120 hours paid time off Flexible scheduling options Strong work-life balance Relocation assistance available Sign-on bonus opportunities Referral bonus programme 401(k) retirement plan with company match Health, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance and mental health resources Student loan assistance opportunities Career development, mentorship, and growth support #J-18808-Ljbffr