Associate Veterinarian

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Production bonus

Sign-on bonus

Flexible compensation

CE allowance

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k + match

Pet discounts

Teladoc access 24/7

Disability insurance

Maternity leave

Career progression

Job summary

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment invites applications for an Associate Veterinarian at a modern AAHA-accredited small animal hospital in Meridian, Idaho. The team of seven veterinarians emphasizes low-stress care, Fear Free handling, and Cat Friendly practices, with a schedule that supports work-life balance.

The role provides clinical autonomy with mentorship, ongoing professional development, and access to internal specialist consultations, in a collaborative hospital network that values patient

Qualifications

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for dogs and cats.
• Manage a varied caseload including preventative care, diagnostics, internal medicine, dentistry, surgery, and urgent care.
• Collaborate with a team of veterinarians and support staff, offering mentorship and clear client communication.

Job description

Introduction

An AAHA-accredited small animal hospital in Meridian, Idaho is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its experienced team of seven veterinarians. Established in 2007, the practice has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality companion animal care in a collaborative, low-stress environment. As both a Fear Free Certified and Cat Friendly Certified practice, the hospital is committed to creating positive experiences for patients, clients, and team members alike. The hospital is open Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm, with full-time schedules designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

Role Description and Responsibilities

As an Associate Veterinarian, you'll provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for dogs and cats, managing a varied caseload that includes preventative healthcare, diagnostics, internal medicine, dentistry, surgery, and urgent care appointments. You'll work alongside an experienced team of veterinarians and highly skilled support staff, collaborating on complex cases while building long-term relationships with clients through clear communication and personalised treatment plans. The role offers clinical autonomy alongside access to mentorship, internal specialist consultations, and ongoing professional development.

Practice Details

This modern, full-service companion animal hospital is equipped to deliver advanced medical and surgical care, offering comprehensive wellness services, diagnostic imaging, in-house laboratory facilities, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, and end-of-life care. As an AAHA-accredited practice, the hospital maintains exceptionally high clinical standards across every aspect of patient care. The team's commitment to Fear Free handling and Cat Friendly protocols creates a calmer clinical environment while supporting excellent patient outcomes. As part of a veterinarian-led national network, you'll also benefit from structured continuing education, leadership development, and extensive specialist support while retaining the feel of a locally trusted practice.

Team

You’ll join a collaborative team of seven veterinarians supported by experienced technicians and dedicated client care professionals who genuinely enjoy working together. The practice has fostered a culture built on teamwork, communication, and continuous learning, creating an environment where veterinarians are encouraged to share knowledge, develop new skills, and practise the highest standard of medicine. With a loyal client base and strong community reputation, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established hospital that values both clinical excellence and professional fulfilment.

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 $180,000 (Annual)

• Base salary up to $180k plus production
• Competitive sign on bonus
• Flexible compensation structure
• CE Allowance
• PTO
• Health/Dental/Vision
• 401k + Match
• Personal Pet Discounts
• Free Teladoc Access 24/7
• Liability Coverage, Life & Accident Insurance, Long & Short-Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Mental Health Counseling
• Maternity Leave
• Career Progression Opportunities and Mentorship Programs for New Grads

Hours: Full Time