Associate Veterinarian Avian & Exotic Species Focus

Alliance Animal Health·Windham, New Hampshire

Full TimeOn Site5-10 yrsPosted 6 days ago

About the role

Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and diagnostic care for a diverse caseload of avian and exotic species. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maintain hospital standards and ensure excellent client communication.

Company DescriptionCANOBIE LAKE VETERINARY HOSPITALWindham, NH
2024 AAHA Practice of the Year
AAHA Accredited 20 YearsAssociate Veterinarian - Avian & Exotic Species FocusFull-Time
4 Days/Week
Monday–Friday Only
No WeekendsMost practices treat exotic medicine as an afterthought. You’ve spent your career trying to find the one that doesn’t.At Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital, avian and exotic medicine isn’t a side service—it’s half of who we are. Fifty percent of our patients are birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, pocket pets, and amphibians. We have built our team, our culture, and our systems around delivering top-notch care to every species that walks, hops, slithers, or flies through our door.If you love the complexity of exotic medicine, thrive in a hospital that actually takes it seriously, and want a role that respects your time and your expertise—keep reading.Who We AreCanobie Lake Veterinary Hospital is an 20-year AAHA-accredited general practice and the 2024 AAHA Practice of the Year. We are a multi-species hospital in Windham, NH that has built a genuine reputation for excellence in both companion animal and exotic medicine. Our culture runs on Conscious Care®—a trademarked program developed by our owner that centers on compassion for self, team, clients, patients, and community. This isn’t a buzzword. It’s how we actually operate.We are partnered with Alliance Animal Health, but our owner—a 28-year veterinary practice veteran and passionate advocate for both her patients and her team—remains deeply invested and actively involved. She has created a hospital where people want to stay, grow, and do their best work.Your PatientsThis is the part that sets us apart. Half of our caseload is avian and exotic, which means you’ll spend your days working with the full spectrum of non-traditional species:Birds (psittacines, passerines, raptors, and more)RabbitsGuinea pigsFerretsReptiles (lizards, snakes, chelonians, and beyond)Pocket pets (hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, chinchillas)AmphibiansNo two days look alike. The diagnostic puzzles are real, the medicine is nuanced, and the clients are devoted. This is exotic medicine done right—with the equipment, the support staff, and the culture to back it up.Job DescriptionThe RoleAs an Associate Veterinarian with an avian and exotic focus, you’ll practice at the top of your license across a rich variety of species. You’ll work alongside a collaborative team that includes our Customer Experience Team (CET), Technicians (TT), and Veterinary Assistants (VA)—all trained to support multi-species care at a high level.You’ll have the mentorship of experienced colleagues, the backing of a Medical Director, and access to our specialist network—including a boarded surgeon, cardiologist, and two traveling internists. You won’t be out on a limb. You’ll be supported.We Protect Your TimePersonal assistant checks in/out all your appointments and monitors your task lists all dayYou do doctor things: exams, diagnostics, treatment plans, surgery, dentals—nothing elseWe stay on schedule so you walk out on time, every timeMonday–Friday only. Your weekends are always yours.Four 10-hour days. Always a 3-day weekend, every weekHospital closes 2 hrs/week for rounds, training, and team developmentQualificationsWho You Are5+ years of clinical experience, with significant avian and exotic caseloadABVP boarded in Avian or Exotic Companion Mammal medicine preferred—or actively working toward itComfortable seeing the full spectrum: birds, reptiles, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, pocket pets, amphibiansStrong diagnostician who loves the challenge of exotic medicineGreat communicator with devoted exotic pet owners who have big expectationsCollaborative and team-oriented—you make everyone around you betterPassionate about mentorship and growing alongside a team that invests in learningOpen to general companion animal medicine as part of a balanced mixed caseloadLive in New Hampshire: Your New Backyard40 min to Boston
45 min to the beaches
45 min to ski mountains
No income or sales taxNew Hampshire is consistently ranked among the top 3 best states to live in the U.S., frequently securing the #2 spot overall in U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings for 2024 and 2025. It is lauded for its high quality of life, often ranking #1 in safety (crime and corrections), top-tier education, and economic opportunity. Four seasons of beauty: summer lakes, peak foliage, ski slopes, and flowers in March. New Hampshire isn’t just a great place to work—it’s a great place to live.What We OfferCompetitive compensation commensurate with experience and board certificationSign-on bonus + relocation assistanceStudent loan repayment programFull benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, liability, 401(k), EAP, pet discountsPaid CE + professional duesSupport for ABVP board pursuit if you’re on the pathAdvanced equipment: digital rads, dental rads, Class IV laser, ultrasound, full in-house labSpecialist network: boarded surgeon, cardiologist, two traveling internistsA hospital culture built on Conscious Care®—compassion for you, your team, and every patientQualificationsDVM/VMD from an accredited institutionActive New Hampshire veterinary license (or eligibility to obtain)5+ years of clinical experience, with meaningful avian and exotic caseloadABVP board certification in Avian or Exotic Companion Mammal medicine preferredDEA license & USDA accreditation preferred, not requiredAdditional InformationReady to Practice the Medicine You Love?You chose exotic medicine because you believe every creature deserves excellent care—the feathered, the scaled, the furred, and everything in between. We built a hospital that believes the same thing.If you’re looking for a place where your specialty is celebrated, your time is protected, and your career has room to grow—we’d love to hear from you.Apply today at canobievet.comDrug-free
Smoke-free
Equal Opportunity Employer | Discrimination prohibited by company policy and federal & state law.For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.#IND5

Requirements

Requires a DVM/VMD degree and an active New Hampshire veterinary license. Candidates must have at least 5 years of clinical experience with a significant focus on avian and exotic medicine.

professional certificate
Mentorship
Anesthesia
Dentistry
Treatment planning
Surgery
Team collaboration
Client communication
Diagnostic imaging
Emergency care
Preventative medicine
Exotic animal medicine
Avian medicine
Clinical pathology
Multi-species care

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Life insurance
Relocation assistance
Sign-on bonus
Student loan repayment program
Paid Continuing Education
Professional dues
Pet discounts
Liability insurance

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 5-10 yrs
Location: Windham, New Hampshire
Posted: Jul 21, 2026
Application: Employer website

Associate Veterinarian Avian & Exotic Species Focus

Associate Veterinarian Avian & Exotic Species Focus

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