Associate Veterinarian

Tempus Recruitment; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary up to $160k

Production bonuses

401k with match

Licenses, dues, memberships

Job summary

Tempus Recruitment client seeks a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join a modern companion animal hospital in the Philadelphia area. You will deliver medical, surgical, and preventive care for dogs and cats, with a focus on clear client communication and high-quality patient outcomes.

The hospital offers on-site diagnostics, digital radiography, in-house labs, and comprehensive wellness services, supporting a broad caseload and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and licensure to practice veterinary medicine.
• Strong communication with clients and team.
• Ability to perform preventive, medical, and surgical care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and diagnose illnesses.
• Develop and implement treatment plans; prescribe medications.
• Interpret diagnostic tests and manage medical records.
• Perform soft tissue surgeries and dentistry where applicable.
• Promote preventive care and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Client communication

Medical management

Surgical procedures

Diagnostics interpretation

Education

DVM degree

Tools

Digital radiography

In-house laboratory

Dental radiography

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

Our client is a companion animal hospital seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join their team. Caring for cats and dogs, this opportunity offers the chance to provide high-quality veterinary care across a varied companion animal caseload in a modern and well-equipped practice.

The Associate Veterinarian is responsible for delivering high-quality medical, surgical, and preventive care to companion animals while building strong relationships with clients through clear communication and education. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive physical examinations, diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, performing routine soft tissue surgeries and dentistry where applicable, managing medical records accurately, and collaborating with the wider veterinary team to ensure the highest standard of patient care. The Associate Veterinarian will also promote preventative healthcare, maintain compliance with hospital protocols, and contribute to a positive, supportive, and team-oriented working environment.

The hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical technology to support high-quality companion animal medicine. Veterinarians have access to a comprehensive in-house laboratory for rapid blood work and diagnostic testing, digital radiography (X-ray), digital dental radiography, advanced diagnostic imaging, and modern anesthesia monitoring equipment. These resources enable the team to efficiently diagnose and treat a wide variety of medical conditions while supporting preventive care, dentistry, and routine surgical procedures.

The hospital provides a purpose-designed environment for companion animal care. The facility features dedicated examination rooms, a fully equipped treatment area, surgical facilities, in-house laboratory capabilities, diagnostic imaging, and comfortable patient care spaces, allowing veterinarians to manage a broad range of wellness, medical, and surgical cases in an efficient clinical setting.

The hospital provides a comprehensive range of veterinary services for dogs and cats, offering a varied companion animal caseload. Services include wellness examinations, vaccinations, parasite prevention and control, dentistry with digital dental radiography, spays and neuters, soft tissue surgery, in-house diagnostics, diagnostic imaging, microchipping, nutritional counselling, behavior advice, coat and skin care, end-of-life care, and the ongoing management of acute and chronic medical conditions. An on-site pharmacy supports convenient continuation of care for clients.

Package

• Competitive Base Salary Up To $160k
• Production Bonuses
• 401k with 3.5% Match
• Licenses, Dues, Subscriptions and Memberships