Associate Veterinarian

AmeriVet • Morristown, VT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Sequist Animal Hospital is an established small animal general practice in Morrisville, Vermont, providing compassionate, relationship-focused veterinary care. The hospital is seeking an experienced veterinarian with strong surgical skills to join a collaborative team with a mix of general-practice and emergency-care backgrounds.

The practice sees approximately 14 appointments per doctor each day, uses 30-minute appointment blocks, and has approximately 1.5 technicians per veterinarian, including one Certified Veterinary Technician. Its cases include preventive care, general medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and sick-patient care. The schedule consists of approximately 10-hour shifts, with flexibility around days worked. Current surgical days are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. There are no overnight or on-call responsibilities.

The veterinarian will have medical autonomy and support from experienced veterinary staff, medical systems, and leadership. The role offers compensation of up to $150,000 annually plus production, depending on experience and schedule, along with a production-based long-term incentive cash program. The practice offers transparent production metrics and no negative accrual. Continuing education, paid licenses and professional dues, referral bonuses, flexible scheduling, relocation assistance, sign-on bonuses, and a 401(k) with company match are also described. AmeriVet additionally highlights development programs, mentorship, career pathing, competitive pay, performance bonuses, student loan assistance, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and holidays. Benefits listed by AmeriVet apply to full-time employees.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
• Previous clinical experience; new graduates are not being considered.
• Strong surgical skills and the ability to perform surgery independently.
• Ability to independently manage a small-animal general-practice caseload.
• Compassionate, client-centered approach to care.
• Strong communication and client-education skills.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to continuous growth and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide small-animal general veterinary care, including preventive care, general medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and sick-patient care.
• Independently manage a general-practice caseload.
• Perform surgery independently using strong surgical skills.
• Provide compassionate, client-centered care and build long-term client relationships.
• Communicate effectively with clients and educate them about patient care.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team and contribute to a supportive practice culture.

Benefits

• Up to $150,000 annual salary plus production, based on experience and schedule.
• Annual production-based DVM Long-Term Incentive cash bonuses.
• No negative accrual.
• Transparent production metrics and operational support.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Paid licenses and professional dues.
• Referral bonus program.
• Flexible scheduling and work-life balance.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Sign-on bonuses available.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.
• Performance bonuses.
• Student loan assistance.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Mental health resources.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree