Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian (Full-Time) – Surgery Opportunity | Veterinarian-Owned Practice Join a collaborative, veterinarian-owned small animal practice where mentorship, serving our community and work-life balance are priorities. We are looking for a compassionate veterinarian who enjoys building relationships with clients and wants the opportunity to grow their medical and surgical skills in a supportive team environment. Whether you’re an experienced veterinarian, or a new graduate seeking mentorship, we are committed to helping you succeed. About SAVA Animal Hospital SAVA Animal Hospital is a veterinarian‑owned small animal practice focused on collaborative care, hands‑on mentorship, delivering high quality medicine and surgery, and serving our local pet community. We believe in investing in our team and our hospital. Along with mentorship, we provide all team members with CE opportunities and routinely provide additional funding for our doctors to grow their dental, surgical, diagnostic, and medical skills. Our hospital is equipped with: Digital radiography In‑house diagnostics Modern surgical and dental monitoring equipment Therapeutic laser Ultrasound Cloud‑based practice management software Our veterinarians are supported by experienced technicians (2-3 support staff per doctor) so doctors can focus on practicing medicine rather than administrative tasks. When it comes to our team culture, we believe empathy is just as important as expertise, and we celebrate the joys and challenges of veterinary medicine together. Why Veterinarians Like Working Here Veterinarian‑owned practice — your voice matters in how medicine is practiced Personalized mentorship to grow your medical and surgical skills Team culture that values empathy and communication Opportunity to perform routine and advanced soft‑tissue surgeries Wide variety of wellness, illness, urgent care and surgical cases Additional opportunities (optional) in ultrasound, dental surgery, orthopedics, acupuncture, and alternative medicine Longer appointment times that allow for high-quality patient care and building strong client relationships Responsibilities Perform wellness and illness exams on canine and feline patients Diagnose and treat acute and chronic diseases using modern diagnostic equipment Perform routine soft‑tissue surgeries (spays, neuters, mass removals, etc) Perform advanced soft‑tissue surgeries (cystotomies, gastrotomies, enterotomies, splenectomy, etc) — additional mentorship and training is provided to build confidence with these procedures Communicate treatment plans clearly with pet owners Maintain accurate medical records with the assistance of technical staff and AI software Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians and support staff to educate clients and provide a team approach to patient care Qualifications DVM or VMD from an accredited US veterinary school Active New Jersey veterinary license (or ability to obtain one) Interest or experience in soft‑tissue surgery Strong communication and interpersonal skills Compassionate, team‑oriented approach to veterinary medicine Salary We offer a starting salary of $125,000 to $160,000 depending on experience with production bonuses available. Benefits Health insurance 401K + matching Paid time off $1,600 annual CE allowance + CE days (additional CE funding frequently approved) Paid NJ state veterinary license and DEA license Paid AVMA, NJVMA and VIN memberships Scrub and uniform allowance Pet care benefits Schedule Full‑time schedule (typically 3-4 days per week) No emergency or on‑call responsibilities Apply If you’re looking for a supportive environment where you can grow your skills, be a part of a supportive team, practice quality medicine, and feel like your voice is heard, we would love to chat with you. Send your resume or email us to start a conversation: Dr. Kristen Szydlowski View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr