Associate Veterinarian

Sage Veterinary Imaging • Spring, TX

53d • Hybrid

About The Position

Advance Your Career in Specialty Diagnostic Imaging. Join Sage Veterinary Imaging, North America's premier cross-sectional and neurologic imaging specialists. As an Associate Veterinarian – Advanced Imaging , you'll practice advanced referral medicine in a collaborative specialty imaging environment where patient care, education, and clinical excellence come first. This is a hands-on clinical role centered around delivering exceptional patient care through advanced diagnostic imaging. You'll perform patient evaluations, oversee anesthesia and sedation, collaborate directly with board-certified radiologists, and help clients and referring veterinarians navigate complex medical decisions with confidence and compassion. Working alongside board-certified radiologists, experienced technicians, specialists, and the Medical Director, you'll become an integral part of a team dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine while providing human-quality diagnostic imaging for every patient. As you grow within the organization, you'll have opportunities to expand your leadership responsibilities, mentor interns, strengthen referral relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of Sage Veterinary Imaging.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) and eligibility for veterinary licensure in the applicable state.
• Experience in general practice, emergency medicine, specialty medicine, or another fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong competency in patient assessment, anesthesia, and medical decision-making.
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with board-certified radiologists, specialists, technicians, and referring veterinarians.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care while supporting a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
• Desire to continuously learn and develop professionally.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) or more years of clinical veterinary experience.
• Experience with advanced diagnostic imaging or referral medicine.
• Experience mentoring interns, veterinary students, or associate veterinarians.
• Interest in leadership, education, and practice development.
• Experience participating in continuing education, speaking engagements, or referral outreach.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient examinations and diagnostic assessments.
• Develop diagnostic and treatment plans in collaboration with referring veterinarians and board-certified radiologists.
• Provide anesthesia and sedation for patients undergoing MRI, CT, ultrasound, radiography, and other advanced diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Monitor patient safety throughout the imaging process and oversee recovery.
• Interpret laboratory findings and pre-anesthetic evaluations to ensure patient readiness.
• Collaborate with radiologists in real-time to optimize imaging studies and diagnostic outcomes.
• Communicate imaging findings and recommendations to clients with empathy, professionalism, and clarity.
• Communicate results and treatment recommendations effectively with referring veterinarians.
• Maintain exceptional standards of medical quality, patient safety, and medical record documentation.
• Supporting efficient patient flow and daily hospital operations.
• Collaborating with the Hospital Manager to improve workflow and operational efficiency.
• Helping coordinate doctor workflow and imaging schedules.
• Ensuring patients are appropriately prepared for imaging and radiologist interpretation.
• Supporting same-day case completion and continuity of patient care.
• Traveling to other Sage Veterinary Imaging locations, when needed, to provide clinical support.
• Identifying opportunities to improve patient experience, workflow, and service quality.
• Providing day-to-day clinical coaching for veterinary interns.
• Reinforcing professional expectations and accountability.
• Supporting intern development through constructive feedback.
• Assisting with intern onboarding and orientation.
• Collaborating with the Medical Director and COO to foster a high-quality educational environment.
• Helping interns develop confidence in patient care, communication, and clinical decision-making.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off and company holidays.
• Continuing Education allowance and paid CE time.
• Scrubs allowance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Employee pet care discounts.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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