Associate Veterinarian
About The Position
Animal Hospital of Dauphin County is hiring an Associate Veterinarian for its AAHA-accredited, 6,000-square-foot small-animal hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The practice provides general practice and urgent care, along with surgery, diagnostics, rehabilitation, clinical trials, and regenerative medicine. Exotics experience is appreciated but not required. The veterinarian will join a collaborative team of 12 veterinarians and experienced support staff. Mentorship is available, and the position is presented as suitable for new graduates as well as experienced veterinarians. The hospital emphasizes clinical excellence, compassionate care, professional growth, and clinical autonomy. Structured onboarding, leadership development, and career advancement programs are available through Community Veterinary Partners (CVP), a veterinarian-led network. The role is offered full-time, part-time, or relief. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available. Compensation packages are tailored to career aspirations and do not include negative accrual; production payout resets monthly. The listing also describes benefits and professional support provided through the practice and CVP.
Requirements
- Veterinary degree and qualification to practice as a veterinarian; specific degree or licensure requirements are not detailed in the posting.
- The role is open to new graduates and experienced veterinarians.
- Exotics experience is appreciated but not required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or interest in treating exotics.
- Interest in mentorship, learning, and career development.
Responsibilities
- Provide small-animal veterinary care in a general practice and urgent-care setting.
- Perform or support surgery and provide care using the hospital’s diagnostic, rehabilitation, and regenerative medicine services.
- Make medical decisions for patients with clinical autonomy within a supportive team.
- Collaborate with veterinarians and support staff to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- 24/7 mental health support.
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available.
- No negative accrual; production payout and reset monthly.
- Generous paid time off.
- Six weeks of paid parental leave.
- Annual continuing education funds and paid time off for continuing education.
- Fees covered for state licenses, VIN, DEA, and AVMA PLIT.
- 401(k) match and equity opportunities.
- Pet-care discounts and free laboratory services for employees’ pets.
- Team recognition and incentive programs for support staff.
- Structured onboarding, leadership development, and career advancement programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
