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Associate Veterinarian - Small Animal
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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.
$116,484 / year median in West Virginia
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:
Wellness and preventative care Vaccinations and parasite prevention Comprehensive physical examinations Diagnosis and management of medical conditions Dermatology, dentistry, and ophthalmology cases Senior and geriatric patient care Chronic disease management Routine soft-tissue surgery Dental procedures Client education and preventive-health counseling Developing individualized treatment plans Collaborating with our daytime urgent-care and emergency veterinarian when appropriate Referral of advanced or specialty cases when indicated We want our general practitioners to have the resources and support to practice medicine thoughtfully rather than feeling pressured to simply move patients through the schedule. Why Join a New Practice? Joining a new practice means you have the opportunity to help build the practice you want to work in. We welcome your ideas and want our veterinarians to have a voice in how we practice medicine. From medical protocols and equipment to scheduling, workflow, and client experience, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the hospital. We are committed to creating an environment where veterinarians can build fulfilling careers while maintaining a healthy life outside of work. What We Offer Predictable daytime schedule No routine overnight emergency shifts No requirement to participate in an overnight ER rotation Generous paid time off Medical insurance Continuing education allowance and paid CE time Professional liability coverage Licensing and professional dues assistance Employee pet-care benefits Modern equipment and a newly built practice environment Experienced support staff Collaborative relationship with our urgent-care/emergency service A supportive medical team Opportunity to help shape a new practice Strong emphasis on work-life balance Benefits and compensation will be tailored to the final position and candidate. What We're Looking For We are seeking a veterinarian who is: Active DVM license in West Virginia Passionate about preventative care and comprehensive general practice Comfortable managing a broad range of medical cases Interested in building long-term relationships with clients and patients A strong communicator and team player Compassionate, dependable, and committed to high-quality patient care Comfortable performing routine surgery and dentistry, or interested in developing those skills Committed to evidence-based medicine and continued professional development Excited about the opportunity to help build a new veterinary practice New graduates and experienced veterinarians are welcome to apply. We are committed to providing mentorship and support for veterinarians who are early in their careers while giving experienced doctors the autonomy to practice at their highest level. The Practice We're Building We believe veterinary medicine works best when the entire team is supported. Our goal is to create a practice where veterinarians have the time, equipment, staff, and professional support needed to provide excellent medicine, without sacrificing their personal lives.We value:
Compassion Excellent medicine Client education Teamwork Respect Work-life balance Continued learning A positive and supportive workplace We also believe that veterinarians should be able to enjoy the relationships that make general practice so rewarding, like getting to know patients over the years, celebrating their healthy milestones, and helping families navigate difficult medical decisions when they arise. Ready to Help Build Something New? If you're looking for a general-practice position where you can practice good medicine, build meaningful relationships, and have a voice in the future of a new hospital, we'd love to meet you. Come help us build a veterinary practice where great medicine and a great quality of life can coexist. Apply today and tell us what you're looking for in your next veterinary career.Pay:
From $75,000.00 per yearBenefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistanceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance