Associate Veterinarian

Davis Veterinary Service•Winamac, IN

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Davis Veterinary Service is a well-established small-animal general practice with a two-doctor clinic in Rensselaer, Indiana, and a one-doctor satellite practice in Winamac, Indiana. The practice offers services including dentistry, in-house laboratory testing, full-body and dental digital X-rays, ultrasound, and surgery. The team describes itself as compassionate, gentle, informative, tight-knit, and caring, and serves its community with a focus on high-quality pet care. The practice is hiring a part-time or full-time veterinarian who is a compassionate team player and strong communicator, and who is proficient in general medicine and surgery. Experience is preferred, but new graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply. The role offers medical autonomy, a DVM mentor network, future ownership opportunities, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package. Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan assistance are also offered. The clinics operate Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Work volume and client needs may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week. The position may involve special working hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Duties require working around animals and may involve exposure to animal bites, kicks, or scratches, as well as anesthesia, radiation, biological or zoonotic hazards, and medications or controlled substances. The work environment has a moderately high noise level; earplugs are available upon request.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
Current DEA license or ability to obtain one upon hire.
Active veterinary state license.
USDA accreditation or ability to obtain it upon hire.
Proficiency in general medicine and surgery.
Compassionate team player with strong communication skills.
Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer for extended periods.
Ability to work confidently around animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles; confirm species treated with practice leadership.
Ability to perform the job's ambulatory duties and to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb.
Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 50 pounds.
Good hand-eye coordination and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp and use a keyboard and other equipment.
Visual acuity including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Sufficient mental capacity for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and reading, writing, and speaking English to perform duties proficiently.
Ability to work occasional hours beyond 40 per week and potentially work weekends, evenings, or holidays.