Associate Veterinarian

Tempus Recruitment; Polson (MT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Health savings account contributions

Simple IRA 3% match

PTO 2 weeks

CE budget

Licences/dues covered

Job summary

Tempus Recruitment presents an Associate Veterinarian role at an independent small animal hospital in Polson, Montana. Established in 2006 and led by one owner veterinarian, the practice emphasizes high-quality medicine and giving every patient time and attention.

All full-time doctors work four 10-hour shifts weekly; part-time can be two 10-hour shifts. The hospital closes on weekends, with a daily lunch period up to two hours.

Qualifications

• Open to experienced veterinarians and new graduates.
• Full-time schedule: four 10-hour shifts per week; part-time around two 10-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for small animal patients with individualized medicine and quality care.
• Preventative healthcare, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, and ongoing case management with flexible appointment lengths.
• Collaborate with a referral surgeon for orthopedic procedures and support interests the incoming veterinarian wishes to develop.

Job description

This independently owned small animal hospital in Polson, Montana is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its team. Established in 2006 and currently led by one owner veterinarian, the practice has built its approach around providing a high standard of medicine and giving every patient the time and attention they deserve. The hospital is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates, with flexibility for an incoming doctor to develop or introduce additional clinical interests.

Full-time veterinarians work four 10-hour shifts per week, while part-time can be structured around two 10-hour shifts per week. The hospital is closed at weekends, with no regular Saturday or Sunday working. A dedicated lunch period is scheduled every day and can be up to two hours, helping protect time away from appointments during the working day. Appointment lengths are flexible depending on the patient and case rather than following a rigid schedule, and dedicated mornings are reserved during the week for surgical procedures.

Role Description and Responsibilities

As an Associate Veterinarian, you'll provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for small animal patients, with an emphasis on thorough, individualised medicine and quality of care. The role encompasses preventative healthcare, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery and ongoing case management, with appointment lengths adapted to give each patient the time they need. A referral surgeon is available for orthopedic procedures, while the practice is open to supporting additional interests that an incoming veterinarian may wish to bring or develop. New graduates can benefit from working directly alongside an experienced owner veterinarian, while experienced doctors will have the opportunity to practise with clinical autonomy.

The hospital has three exam rooms, a dedicated comfort room for euthanasia and a fully equipped surgical suite, alongside a large, open waiting area that allows patients to be appropriately separated. Clinical equipment includes digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, cold laser therapy, a surgical laser and in-house laboratory capabilities, with a fully paperless medical records system. The practice has a stable team of employees and has served the Polson community since 2006, with a culture centred around delivering a level and quality of veterinary medicine that the team can be proud of.

The Package:

• Base salary up to $120k plus production
• Signing bonus/relocation assistance
• Health savings account contributions
• Simple IRA with 3% match
• 2 weeks PTO plus additional PTO for CE
• Negotiable CE budget
• Coverage for licences, dues, and memberships