Associate Veterinarian (DVM)

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Base salary + production bonus

No overnight shifts

Medical stipend

CE allowance

Job summary

American Pet Urgent Care in Fishers, Indiana is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to practice exceptional medicine in a privately owned urgent care hospital from day one. Join a collaborative team that values support, respect, and work-life balance, with a focus on compassionate care and a Fear Free approach.

This role offers growth opportunities and the chance to shape a new hospital culture. You’ll diagnose a wide range of urgent conditions, perform procedures, and work with experienced

Qualifications

• Urgent care veterinary experience encouraged.
• Desire to build a collaborative hospital culture.
• Ability to diagnose and treat urgent conditions.
• Excellent client and team communication.
• Willing to help shape a privately owned practice.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat urgent medical and surgical conditions.
• Collaborate with experienced technicians in a fast-paced setting.
• Provide compassionate, evidence-based veterinary care.
• Communicate effectively with clients and teammates.
• Help build an outstanding hospital culture.

Skills

Urgent care experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Evidence-based medicine

Job description

American Pet Urgent Care | Fishers, Indiana

Build Your Career. Help Build Our Hospital.

American Pet Urgent Care is a brand-new, privately owned veterinary urgent care hospital in Fishers, Indiana. We're looking for an Associate Veterinarian who wants to practice exceptional medicine while helping shape a positive, collaborative hospital culture from the very beginning.

Our mission is simple: deliver compassionate, gold-standard urgent care while creating a workplace where veterinarians feel supported, respected, and excited to come to work every day.

If you're looking to escape corporate medicine, enjoy a better work-life balance, and be part of something truly special, we'd love to meet you.

Why American Pet Urgent Care?

At American Pet Urgent Care, we believe that the best medicine starts with taking care of our team.

Our hospital was designed to give veterinarians the support, equipment, and autonomy they need to practice medicine the right way. We value collaboration over hierarchy, quality over quotas, and relationships over corporate policies.

This is an opportunity to join a growing, privately owned hospital where your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your career can grow alongside our practice.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a schedule that supports your life outside of work, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us in building one of Central Indiana's premier veterinary urgent care hospitals.

Why Fishers, Indiana?

Build your career in one of Indiana's most desirable communities.

Located just northeast of Indianapolis, Fishers, Indiana offers the ideal balance of professional opportunity, community, and quality of life. Consistently recognized among the best places to live in the country, Fishers was ranked No. 2 in the nation and No. 2 in Indiana in U.S. News & World Report's 2026–2027 Best Places to Live rankings. The community also reports exceptionally high resident satisfaction, with 99% of residents rating their overall quality of life positively.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Base Salary: $120,000–$150,000 + Production Bonus (22%) once the Base Salary is covered
• No Negative Accrual
• Outstanding Benefits
• 21 Days Paid Time Off
• No Overnight Shifts
• Minimal Overnight Hospitalizations
• Medical Stipend
• Annual Continuing Education Allowance
• Professional License & DEA Reimbursement
• Scrub Allowance
• Employee Discounts on Hospital Services, Medications, and Products
• Privately Owned Practice
• Fear Free Approach to Patient Care
• Supportive, Highly Skilled Veterinary Team
• Modern, State-of-the-Art Hospital Equipped with Advanced In-House Diagnostics and Cutting-Edge Medical Technology

As an Urgent Care Veterinarian, you'll diagnose and treat a wide variety of urgent medical and surgical conditions while working alongside experienced technicians in a collaborative environment.

Cases commonly include:

• Laceration repair
• Vomiting and diarrhea
• Allergic reactions
• Ear and skin infections
• Respiratory illness
• Urinary conditions
• Lameness evaluations
• Bite wounds
• Sedation and anesthesia
• Dentistry
• Minor surgical procedures
• Wound management
• Preventive care and vaccinations when appropriate

You’ll enjoy the diversity and excitement of urgent care medicine without the demands of overnight emergency practice.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Enjoys fast-paced urgent care medicine.
• Practices compassionate, evidence-based veterinary medicine.
• Communicates effectively with clients and teammates.
• Values teamwork and collaboration.
• Wants the opportunity to help build an exceptional hospital culture.
• Is committed to providing outstanding patient care.
• Experienced veterinarians and motivated new graduates are encouraged to apply.