Associate Veterinarian

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 96,000 - 160,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with employer match

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid License Fees and Dues

Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance

Personal Pet Discounts

Job summary

Tempus Recruitment is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a full- and part-time role at a busy small animal hospital in Milwaukee. The position offers a GP and urgent care hybrid with flexible weekend shifts for those interested. All levels welcome, with structured mentorship for new graduates.

The hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and preventive care for dogs and cats, and collaborates with specialists for advanced diagnostics. AAHA-accredited facility.

Qualifications

Must hold the DVM or equivalent and be able to obtain a U.S. state veterinary license.
Ability to perform wellness/preventive exams and diagnose/treat common conditions.
Willingness to perform surgery/dentistry where comfortable.
Candidate must be legally eligible to work in the USA or obtain visa if needed.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality care in general and urgent care settings.
Perform wellness and preventive exams.
Diagnose and treat medical conditions across cases.
Perform surgery and dentistry where comfortable.
Communicate effectively with clients to support long-term health.
Remain for mentorship and support for new graduates.

Skills

GP & Urgent Care

Surgical & Dental care (comfortable)

Client communication

Mentorship for new graduates

Education

DVM / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

State veterinary license or eligibility

Job description

Introduction

Our client is a full-service small animal hospital seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their dedicated and experienced team. The hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and preventative care for dogs and cats and also offers urgent care services. This role offers flexibility for veterinarians interested in a GP and urgent care hybrid position, with opportunities for those of all experience levels, including new graduates.

Working Hours / Rota

The hospital is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with no regular weekend or overnight hours required. The role is available on a full-time or part-time basis, with additional weekend urgent care shifts available for those interested. Weekend urgent care hours run from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday, and the team is open to creative scheduling options to suit the right candidate.

Role Description and Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will be responsible for providing high-quality care across general practice and urgent care cases. Duties include performing wellness and preventative exams, diagnosing and treating a variety of medical conditions, performing surgery and dentistry where comfortable, and communicating effectively with clients to support long-term patient health. The role does not involve overnight responsibilities. Veterinarians with all levels of experience are encouraged to apply, and structured mentorship is available to support new graduates or those seeking further professional development.

Practice Details

The hospital operates within a spacious 6,000-square-foot facility featuring an in-house surgical suite, digital radiography, and a comprehensive in-house laboratory. The hospital also collaborates with board-certified specialists for advanced diagnostics when required. Services include wellness and preventive care, radiology, surgery, dental care, laser therapy, orthopedic procedures (including cruciate repair, fracture repair, patella luxation repair, and femoral head ostectomy), dermatology, senior wellness programs, microchipping, and vaccinations. The practice is AAHA-accredited, reflecting its commitment to maintaining high medical and operational standards.

Team

The hospital's team includes four veterinarians supported by a skilled and cohesive group of technicians and client care staff. The environment is collaborative, supportive, and team-focused, with mentorship programs in place to encourage learning, confidence, and professional growth.

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

About Tempus Recruitment

This is a brief overview of the role, therefore we fully appreciate there are always more questions to be asked about the job, the company, and so on. We assure you that Tempus Recruitment are here to help and are more than happy to get those questions answered for you in advance of any potential interviews. We are here to make the recruitment process simple and stress free, working with our clients to ensure that you have all the information you need before formally making an application.

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The Package

Salary up to $160,000 (Annual)