Associate Veterinarian Avian & Exotic Species Focus

Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital • Windham, NH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian with a focus on avian and exotic species. This is a full-time position, working four 10-hour days, Monday through Friday, with no weekends. The hospital is AAHA accredited and was recognized as the 2024 AAHA Practice of the Year. A significant portion of the caseload (50%) involves avian and exotic patients, including birds, reptiles, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, pocket pets, and amphibians. The hospital emphasizes a culture of 'Conscious Care®', focusing on compassion for self, team, clients, patients, and community. The role offers a collaborative team environment, mentorship, and access to a specialist network. The hospital is partnered with Alliance Animal Health, but the owner remains actively involved.

Requirements

• DVM/VMD from an accredited institution.
• Active New Hampshire veterinary license (or eligibility to obtain).
• 5+ years of clinical experience, with a meaningful avian and exotic caseload.
• Comfortable seeing the full spectrum of avian and exotic species: birds, reptiles, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, pocket pets, amphibians.
• Strong diagnostician who loves the challenge of exotic medicine.
• Great communicator with devoted exotic pet owners.
• Collaborative and team-oriented.
• Passionate about mentorship and growing alongside a team that invests in learning.
• Open to general companion animal medicine as part of a balanced mixed caseload.
• DEA license & USDA accreditation preferred, not required.

Nice To Haves

• ABVP boarded in Avian or Exotic Companion Mammal medicine preferred— or actively working toward it.

Responsibilities

• Practice veterinary medicine at the top of your license across a rich variety of species.
• Work alongside a collaborative team including Customer Experience Team (CET), Technicians (TT), and Veterinary Assistants (VA).
• Have the mentorship of experienced colleagues and the backing of a Medical Director.
• Utilize advanced equipment for diagnostics and treatment.
• Perform exams, diagnostics, treatment plans, surgery, and dentals.
• Engage in general companion animal medicine as part of a balanced mixed caseload.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and board certification.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Relocation assistance.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Liability insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pet discounts.
• Paid CE.
• Professional dues.
• Support for ABVP board pursuit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior