Associate Veterinarian - Small Animal and Exotics

Alliance Animal Health • Windham, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA-accredited general practice in Windham, New Hampshire, recognized as the 2024 AAHA Practice of the Year. The hospital provides companion animal and exotic medicine, with approximately half of its caseload involving avian and exotic species. Its culture is based on Conscious Care®, a program centered on compassion for employees, teams, clients, patients, and the community.

The Associate Veterinarian practices across a wide variety of species alongside a collaborative team of customer experience staff, technicians, and veterinary assistants trained to support multi-species care. The veterinarian receives mentorship from experienced colleagues, support from a Medical Director, and access to a specialist network that includes a boarded surgeon, cardiologist, and two traveling internists.

This is a full-time schedule of four 10-hour days, Monday through Friday, with no weekends and a three-day weekend every week. A personal assistant checks appointments in and out and monitors task lists. The veterinarian focuses on examinations, diagnostics, treatment plans, surgery, and dental work. The hospital closes two hours each week for rounds, training, and team development.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of clinical experience.
• DVM or VMD from an accredited institution.
• New Hampshire veterinary license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Comfort treating cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, pocket pets, and amphibians.
• Strong diagnostic skills and interest in exotic medicine.
• Strong communication skills with pet owners.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Passion for mentorship and continued team learning.

Nice To Haves

• DEA license.
• USDA accreditation.
• Board certification.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and provide veterinary care across companion animal, avian, and exotic species.
• Perform diagnostics and develop treatment plans.
• Perform surgery and dental procedures.
• Collaborate with customer experience staff, technicians, veterinary assistants, colleagues, and specialists.
• Participate in hospital rounds, training, and team development.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and board certification.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Relocation assistance.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and liability benefits.
• 401(k).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Pet discounts.
• Paid continuing education and professional dues.
• Support for pursuing ABVP board certification.

What This Job Offers

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