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Associate Veterinarian
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What they do
A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
$113,736 / year median in Virginia
+16% projected growth
Job Description
The position is suited to an experienced veterinarian, as you will be working as the sole DVM within the clinic. The owner remains actively involved in the practice and is available to provide ongoing support, while also continuing to see patients on Fridays. The schedule is Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm, with Fridays and weekends off. Practice Details The hospital operates Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. It is a modern clinic and is equipped with ultrasound, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, laser therapy equipment, a surgical suite, in-house labs, and an electronic record keeping system. The practice is open to investing in additional equipment if there is a particular area of interest a doctor would like to pursue. Services offered include wellness care, diagnostics, dermatology, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, dentistry, surgical oncology, laser therapy, and urgent and emergency services. The practice also works alongside a travelling veterinarian who performs ultrasounds and echocardiograms. The environment is supportive and flexible, with a focus on maintaining high standards of medicine while allowing clinical freedom and autonomy. Team You will be the sole DVM within the practice. Although the owner will still be involved in the clinic and available for support, you will have complete autonomy over your caseload. The hospital is supported by a fantastic, well-experienced and long-standing team with very low staff turnover. The support staff includes 1.5 receptionists, with one able to assist clinically as an assistant when needed, 1 x technician, and 1 practice manager who can also work as a technician. The team is described as supportive, collaborative, and fun, contributing to a positive working environment. 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 from $130,000 (Annual) Competitive Base Salary $130K plus production Health, Dental and Vision 401K $2000 CE allowance PTO, vacation and sick leave Licenses, dues and memberships Option to reimburse some relocation costs 20% staff pet discounts Uniform allowance Liability insurance Stock options (buy in/buy out) No non-compete