Paradocs Animal Hospital - Associate Veterinarian

The primary purpose and function of the Associate Veterinarian is to provide the highest quality of veterinary care and exceptional client service. The Associate Veterinarian advocates for pets and their quality of life; builds a long term bonding relationship with clients; contributes to the development and maintenance of the human-pet bond; and educates clients on all aspects of pet health. Primary Responsibilities: Provide consistent high-quality care and exceptional service to pets and clients while maximizing efficiency, productivity and profitability. Practice veterinary medicine in a manner compliant with the State Veterinary Practice Act, Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws. Ensure appropriate medical record documentation and maintain complete medical records that meet practice quality control guidelines. Perform complete diagnostic workups, establish accurate histories and physical exams, develop thorough treatment plans, and deliver appropriate urgent, preventive, and ongoing care. Prescribe and administer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies as appropriate; perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments using standard protocols, instruments, and equipment. Effectively communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and home care instructions to clients and the veterinary medical team; address and resolve client concerns. Promote the safety of pets, clients, and team members by ensuring safe restraint techniques, adherence to practice guidelines, and maintaining clean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and laboratory areas. Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and gain their trust and compliance. Attend department and team meetings, both in person and virtually, to stay informed, collaborate effectively, and support broader practice alignment. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent, with an active or eligible state license. Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice. Collaborates effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment. Commitment to maintaining professional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds. Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday. Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards. Why VetEvolve: Everything we do is about people, which is why our efforts focus on providing opportunity, stability, and development for our team members. Hear why our Veterinarians are "Happy Here" on our videos page We never lose sight of why our job is important — it empowers you and the team to deliver consistently high-quality care for pets and their owners. From ‘Lose the Stress’ weekly yoga to our partnerships with Not One More Vet and Headspace, we invest in our team members’ professional growth and mental wellbeing. Our CEO, Chief People Officer and several additional team members hold Compassion Fatigue Professional certifications. “They allow me the freedom to practice as I see fit…We can make almost all of our main decisions ourselves, at the clinic level. Their up front focus on honesty and improving over time keeps surprising me each time they demonstrate it. Veterinary medicine is not always the prettiest, easiest, happiest, or most satisfying line of work as we all know, but I can't imagine doing it for any other group. VetEvolve has been able to retain a small feel over time, as it grows, which is huge for me.” - VetEvolve network DVM. Reach out to us to hear more from our veterinarians about how we strive to provide team members environments where they feel “Happy Here.” Industry leading veterinarian and support staff retention rates Compensation and Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to employee assistance program.

Hours

Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations. Apply here or contact Meaghan Mostriansky at Mostriansky@vetevolve.com for more information and a confidential, exploratory conversation!