Associate Veterinarian

Introduction Our client is a hospital providing care for cats and dogs and is seeking a full-time or part-time Associate Veterinarian with a prominent surgical caseload to join their team in Newark, New Jersey. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys combining a surgery-focused caseload with primary care appointments in a collaborative small animal practice. Role Description and Responsibilities The Associate Veterinarian will manage a predominantly surgical caseload while also providing routine outpatient appointments. Clinical responsibilities include soft-tissue surgery, reproductive procedures, artificial inseminations, spays and neuters, wellness examinations, preventative care, sick pet appointments, diagnostics, chronic disease management, dermatology, pain management, and client education. Candidates must be comfortable performing soft-tissue and reproductive surgeries while delivering high-quality medical care across a varied primary care caseload. Appointment lengths are typically 30 minutes, allowing time for thorough patient assessments and client communication. Flexible scheduling is available, with a full-time position being four or five days a week, with the option for no weekends. Part-time would be three days per week. Practice Details This small animal practice provides comprehensive veterinary care for cats and dogs with a broad general practice caseload. Equipment includes ultrasound, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, in-house laboratory facilities, electronic medical records, and USDA certification for international and domestic travel documentation. The hospital currently has two examination rooms with a third in development. Services offered include sick pet visits, puppy and kitten care, preventative care, wellness examinations, annual check-ups, vaccinations, parasite prevention, microchipping, dental cleaning, deworming, heartworm treatment, nutrition and weight management, bloodwork and diagnostics, faecal testing, ultrasound, dermatology, allergy management, hospitalisation, eye care, pain management, and chronic disease management including thyroid disease, diabetes, glaucoma, Cushing's disease, and Addison's disease. The practice offers a varied caseload with a strong emphasis on surgery alongside primary care medicine. Team The hospital is currently staffed by 1 DVM and supported by a technician-to-doctor ratio of approximately 1.5:1. The team works collaboratively to provide efficient patient care while supporting a busy surgical and medical 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. #IHTVRP The Package Salary up to $175,000 (Annual) Competitive base salary up to $175k Negotiable signing bonus Generous profit sharing/equity Health insurance stipend Potential for a retirement plan 2 weeks PTO CE allowance Licenses/Dues/Memberships Possible relocation/student loan assistance Pet discounts Uniform allowance Liability insurance Hours: Full Time Employment Type: Full Time