Associate Veterinarian

Introduction Our client is a full-service small animal practice offering both general practice and urgent care services and is currently hiring a full-time Associate Veterinarian. The hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and emergency care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is AAHA accredited. Working Hours / Rota This is a full-time position consisting of 36 clinical hours per week, including rotating weekend coverage. The hospital operates daily from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, with holiday hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hospitalization care and monitoring are provided 24/7. Role Description and Responsibilities The Associate Veterinarian role includes a dynamic mix of general practice and urgent care cases. Daily responsibilities involve examining patients, diagnosing conditions, treating and dressing wounds, performing surgeries, administering vaccinations, operating diagnostic equipment such as digital radiography, prescribing medications, and advising clients on medical care and treatment plans. The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. Practice Details The hospital is a large, AAHA-accredited small animal facility with extensive infrastructure to support high-quality medicine. Facilities include multiple exam rooms, state-of-the-art surgical suites, wet tables, and dedicated space for in-house continuing education. Equipment and services include digital radiology, endoscopy, laser surgery, ultrasound, in-house laboratory services, blood pressure monitoring, dentistry, internal medicine, urgent and emergency care, hospitalization, and a walk-up pharmacy. The caseload spans wellness, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, and hospitalization, supported by a culture that values collaboration and professional development. Team The team currently includes 10 DVMs and a highly experienced, tenured support staff. The environment is collaborative and team-oriented, with strong clinical and technical support available throughout each shift. 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. #IHTVRB The Package Competitive Salary Competitive base salary with no negative accrual Generous signing bonus up to $125k Student loan support Relocation stipend No upfront non-compete Medical/Dental/Vision 401k with match Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance Parental support (paid parental leave & adoption assistance) Schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance PTO with free access to company vacation properties CE opportunities Employee Assistance Program Hours: Full Time Employment Type: Full Time