Associate Veterinarian - Small Animal and Exotics

Alliance Animal Health • Windham, NH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital is hiring an Associate Veterinarian for its multi-species general practice in Windham, New Hampshire. The hospital is AAHA-accredited and the 2024 AAHA Practice of the Year. About half of the caseload is avian and exotic, alongside traditional companion-animal medicine. The veterinarian will work with cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, pocket pets, and amphibians.

The Associate Veterinarian will practice across a varied caseload with support from a collaborative Customer Experience Team, technicians, and veterinary assistants trained in multi-species care. The role includes mentorship from experienced colleagues, support from a Medical Director, and access to specialists including a boarded surgeon, cardiologist, and two traveling internists.

The schedule is four 10-hour days, Monday through Friday, with no weekends and a three-day weekend each week. A personal assistant checks appointments in and out and monitors task lists; the veterinarian focuses on exams, diagnostics, treatment plans, surgery, and dentals. The hospital closes two hours per week for rounds, training, and team development. The hospital describes its culture as Conscious Care®, focused on compassion for the individual, team, clients, patients, and community.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of clinical experience.
• DVM or VMD degree from an accredited institution.
• New Hampshire veterinary license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Comfort with the full spectrum of species listed in the posting.
• Strong diagnostic skills and interest in exotic medicine.
• Strong communication skills with pet owners.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Interest in mentorship and continued learning.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform examinations, diagnostics, and treatment planning for a multi-species caseload.
• Provide surgical and dental care.
• Treat companion animals and avian and exotic species, including cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, pocket pets, and amphibians.
• Collaborate with the Customer Experience Team, technicians, veterinary assistants, colleagues, and specialists.
• Participate in rounds, training, and team development.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus.
• Relocation assistance.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Liability coverage.
• 401(k).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Pet discounts.
• Paid continuing education.
• Professional dues.
• Support for pursuing ABVP board certification.

What This Job Offers

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