Full-Time Associate Veterinarian - Lancaster, PA

IndeVets • Wrightsville, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

IndeVets is seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian for their Lancaster, PA location. This role offers a unique approach to veterinary medicine, prioritizing work-life balance and veterinarian well-being. Unlike traditional models, IndeVets offers sustainable career paths with guaranteed income, flexible scheduling controlled by the veterinarian, and comprehensive support. Veterinarians work 4-5 days per week, with schedules built in advance by a dedicated coordinator. The role involves practicing across a network of trusted hospital partners, gaining diverse clinical experience, and having the option to pick up additional shifts for extra pay or PTO. IndeVets emphasizes practicing medicine without production quotas, negative accrual, or restrictive non-competes, focusing instead on patient care and clinical autonomy. Support includes dedicated medical leadership, mentorship, a community of fellow veterinarians, and access to a veterinary social worker. Opportunities for growth include leadership roles, exposure to diverse clinical settings, and flexibility to evolve schedules. The model is designed to prevent burnout.

Requirements

• DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited program (or equivalent).
• Active license (or ability to obtain).
• DEA + controlled substance license (as applicable).
• 1+ year of clinical experience in a small animal setting.
• Confidence practicing independently.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Nice To Haves

• GP, ER, or urgent care experience.
• Internship training.

Responsibilities

• Practice veterinary medicine across a network of trusted hospital partners.
• Build a schedule you control by choosing the days you want to work (4-5 days per week).
• Focus on patient care, not numbers, with clinical autonomy.
• Collaborate with medical leadership and a community of fellow veterinarians.
• Gain diverse clinical experience, including potential exposure to surgery, dentistry, ER, or urgent care.
• Utilize VetRec AI scribe for documentation.

Benefits

• Guaranteed salary with consistent, predictable pay.
• Multiple medical plan options (including fully paid plans).
• Dental + vision insurance.
• Generous, guilt-free PTO and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• CE allowance + dedicated CE PTO.
• 401(k) + Roth 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% (immediate vesting).
• Company-paid liability + short-term disability insurance.
• Discounts on VIN, VETgirl, Fear Free, VetRec AI scribe, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level