Associate Veterinarian

Tempus Recruitment; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus of $50k

Production opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Continuing Education allowance $2,500

401k with company match

Generous PTO

AVMA membership + liability insurance

Job summary

A full-service animal hospital in Indianapolis is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to provide high-quality care for small animals. The role includes wellness exams, surgical procedures, and diagnostics, with mentorship available for both new graduates and experienced veterinarians. The hospital values collaboration and offers a welcoming environment, alongside a generous sign-on bonus and robust benefits like health insurance and continuing education allowances.

Qualifications

• DVM degree with a focus on small animal care.
• Skills in surgery, internal medicine, and client communication.
• Commitment to providing compassionate care for pets.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care, including exams and surgeries.
• Conduct diagnostics and treatment planning for patients.
• Mentor and guide new graduates in veterinary practices.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively to clients.
• Ensure compassionate care and strong patient welfare.
• Support a collaborative, mentorship-focused team environment.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Client communication

Compassionate care

Veterinary diagnostics

Senior pet care

Microchipping

Parasite control

Mentorship

Collaboration

Education

DVM degree

Tools

Digital radiography

IDEXX laboratory

Full surgical & dental suite

Job description

Our client is a full-service animal hospital in Indianapolis, hiring an Associate Veterinarian. The hospital provides veterinary care for small animals, focusing on wellness, general surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, senior pet care, microchipping, and parasite control. The practice values collaboration, mentorship, and a welcoming environment for both clients and staff.

The hospital operates Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and is closed on weekends. The position is full-time with no weekend or after-hours shifts, supporting a strong work-life balance and flexible scheduling.

Role Description and Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality veterinary care including wellness exams, surgical procedures, dental care, diagnostics, senior pet care, microchipping, and parasite control. The role is open to both new graduates and experienced veterinarians, with mentorship and guidance available to support professional growth. Clinical responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, treatment planning, client communication, and delivery of compassionate care.

The hospital is AAHA-accredited and features a full surgical and dental suite, digital radiography, and an in‑house IDEXX laboratory. Services offered include preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, dental services, senior pet care, microchipping, and parasite control. The facility supports a collaborative and efficient workflow with a strong emphasis on patient‑focused medicine and professional autonomy.

Team

The hospital employs two DVMs supported by a skilled support team. The environment emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and a positive culture where staff well‑being and professional development are prioritized.

• Sign‑On Bonus of $50k!
• Production Opportunities with no negative accrual
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance- with company contribution HSA account
• Continuing Education allowance $2,500 for FT DVMs
• 401k with company match
• Generous PTO for work/life balance
• AVMA membership with Professional Liability Insurance