Associate Veterinarian

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment; Landenberg (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a large, full-service companion animal hospital in Pennsylvania. The position welcomes both new graduates and experienced vets and emphasizes mentorship, teamwork, and long-term career fulfillment.

Role includes wellness exams, preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry in a supportive environment focused on work-life balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold the degree(s) to work as a veterinarian in the USA.
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain a state license to practice veterinary medicine.
• Must have the right to work in the USA or obtain the necessary visa.

Responsibilities

• Provide full general practice care including wellness exams and preventive medicine.
• Perform diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry.
• Contribute to high medical standards with mentorship for new graduates and collaboration with the team.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

Job description

Introduction

Our client is a veterinary hospital hiring a full-time or part-time Associate Veterinarian. This is a large, full-service general practice rooted in its local community and known for providing quality, compassionate care. The hospital fosters a people-first, supportive environment focused on professional growth, collaboration, and long-term career fulfillment. The role is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates seeking mentorship.

Working Hours / Rota

This is a full-time position, with part-time consideration also available. Hospital opening hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 7:00pm, Saturday from 8:00am to 12:00pm, and closed on Sundays. Scheduling is designed with work-life balance in mind and tailored to suit individual veterinarians and their families.

Role Description and Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide full general practice care, including wellness exams, preventative medicine, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry. The role is suitable for both new graduates looking for structured mentorship and experienced veterinarians seeking continued growth. The hospital emphasizes personalized patient care, teamwork, and maintaining high medical standards without pressure to rush cases.

Practice Details

This is a large, full-service companion animal hospital operating from an approximately 8,000 square foot facility. The practice supports a high caseload with modern equipment, a strong surgical and dentistry offering, and visiting specialists including cardiology, radiology, and orthopedic surgery. The culture prioritizes mentorship, collaboration, and work-life balance, supported by a highly skilled and experienced support team.

Team

The team includes a large doctor group alongside an extensive support staff, including licensed veterinary technicians, technicians, and assistants. The environment is close-knit, family-oriented, and highly collaborative, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, shared learning, and delivering exceptional patient care.

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