Associate Veterinarian

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Monthly Production Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education & Dedicated Days

401k with employer match

Parental leave

License Fees & Dues Paid

Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance

Personal Pet Discounts

Job summary

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment is assisting a Durham, NC hospital in recruiting an Associate Veterinarian for a full-time role. The AAHA-accredited practice emphasizes compassionate care, diagnostics, surgery, and client education.

The position welcomes both experienced veterinarians and new graduates who seek a supportive team, ongoing mentorship, and opportunities to advance clinical skills in wellness, dentistry, orthopedics, cardiology, and more.

Qualifications

• Must hold a DVM and be eligible for USA licensure.
• Must have the right to work in the USA or be able to obtain a visa.
• Open to experienced veterinarians and new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat medical conditions and develop treatment plans.
• Provide preventative and wellness care and client education.
• Perform surgeries including spay/neuter, soft tissue, orthopedic, and dental.
• Collaborate with a skilled support team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Skills

Veterinary medicine

Surgery

Client communication

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Introduction

Our client is a hospital providing care for small animal patients and is seeking a full‑time Associate Veterinarian to join their team in Durham, North Carolina. As an AAHA‑accredited practice, the hospital is committed to delivering the highest standards of veterinary medicine and has earned a strong reputation within the community for compassionate care and clinical excellence. This opportunity is ideal for veterinarians seeking a supportive environment where professional growth, collaboration, and exceptional patient care are prioritized.

Role Description and Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical care while building lasting relationships with clients and their pets. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating medical conditions, developing treatment plans, performing preventative and wellness care, educating clients on healthcare recommendations, and collaborating closely with a skilled support team to ensure excellent patient outcomes. Clinical exposure includes wellness and prevention, diagnostics, advanced care, behavior therapy, cardiology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pain management, surgery, and dentistry. Surgical procedures include spay and neuter surgeries, soft tissue surgery, mass removals, orthopedic surgery, and dental surgery. This position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates.

Practice Details

The hospital is an AAHA‑accredited small animal practice dedicated to providing high‑quality veterinary care through wellness and prevention, testing and diagnostics, advanced care, and surgical services. Additional services include behavior therapy, cardiology, OFA certification evaluations, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pain management, anesthesia, spay and neuter procedures, soft tissue surgery, mass removals, orthopedic surgery, and dental surgery. The practice emphasizes evidence‑based medicine and maintains patient care protocols that meet rigorous national accreditation standards. Through access to specialty consultations and educational resources, veterinarians are supported in managing complex cases while continuing to develop their clinical expertise. Hospital hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and the practice is closed on weekends.

Team

The hospital is staffed by 1 DVM and a great tenured support team. The culture is collaborative and growth‑oriented, with a strong emphasis on mentorship, continuing education, teamwork, and delivering exceptional patient care to the Durham community.

Candidate Requirements

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

Package

Salary up to $150,000 (Annual)

• Competitive Annual Base Salary up to $150K
• Sign On Bonus
• Monthly Production Bonus with NO Negative Accrual
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Wellness Programs and Support
• Paid Continuing Education & Dedicated Days Off to Attend
• 401k with employer match
• Paid Parental leave
• Company Paid License Fees and Professional Dues
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Personal Pet Discounts

Hours: Full Time