Internal Relief Veterinarian

Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital • Windham, NH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Internal Relief Veterinarian provides veterinary coverage across three AAHA-accredited sister hospitals in southeastern New Hampshire: Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital in Windham, All Pets Veterinary Hospital in Nashua, and Greenland Veterinary Hospital in Greenland. The veterinarian covers for doctors on vacation or leave, adapting to each hospital while working within a collaborative team culture centered on Conscious Care®.

The role focuses on appointments, examinations, diagnostic and treatment plans, and optionally surgery and dentistry. Permanent hospital teams handle client follow-up and administrative details, and a personal assistant supports appointment flow. The position does not carry a long-term client list or administrative work after shifts. The schedule is flexible according to coverage needs, Monday through Friday only, with no weekends, on-call, or emergency coverage on days off. The hospitals are equipped with digital radiography, dental radiography, Class IV laser, ultrasound, and a full in-house lab, with access to specialists.

Requirements

• DVM or equivalent; the qualifications section specifies a DVM/VMD from an accredited institution.
• Active New Hampshire veterinary license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Confident and adaptable when entering new work environments.
• Proficient in general medicine; surgery and dentistry are listed as proficiencies, though both are optional in the role description.
• Clear communicator who works well with new teams.
• Reliable and accountable, with a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with avian and exotic species.
• DEA license (preferred, not required).
• USDA Accreditation (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage at the three hospitals for veterinarians on vacation or leave.
• See appointments and perform examinations.
• Develop diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Perform surgery and dentistry if desired; these are optional.
• Work collaboratively with hospital teams to provide patient care.

Benefits

• Five weeks of PTO annually.
• 30 hours of continuing education per year, covered.
• $2,500 CE allowance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and liability benefits.
• 401(k).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Pet discounts.
• Competitive compensation.
• No weekends or on-call work.
• Personal assistant support for appointments.
• No administrative work after shifts.
• Advanced equipment at all three hospitals and access to specialists.
• Potential path to a permanent role, mentorship, or future partnership.

What This Job Offers

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