Associate Veterinarian - Flexible Schedule & Work-Life Balance

Tempus Recruitment; Indian Trail (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to $200K

No overnights

Long weekends

No on-call or emergency coverage

Fewer than 180 working days per year

Job summary

Tempus Recruitment presents an Associate Veterinarian position with a privately owned hospital focusing on small animals, primarily cats and dogs. The role features a rotating schedule that averages 3.5 working days per week and built-in long weekends, with 4–5 consecutive days off regularly.

Shifts run 8:00 am–6:00 pm or 9:00 am–7:00 pm, and there are no overnights, no on-call duties, and no emergency coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ clinical veterinary experience in a small animal setting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to manage varied caseloads.
• Build strong client relationships through clear communication and education.

Responsibilities

• Work up medical cases and perform surgical procedures.
• Carry out dentistry and utilise diagnostic tools to support patient care.
• Manage an appointment load of 15–25 cases per day in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Two years exp

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Tools

Ultrasound

In-house lab

Digital radiography

Dental radiographs

Class IV laser

Surgical equipment

Job description

Tempus Recruitment presents an Associate Veterinarian position with a privately owned hospital focusing on small animals, primarily cats and dogs. The role features a rotating schedule that averages 3.5 working days per week and built-in long weekends, with 4–5 consecutive days off regularly.

Shifts run 8:00 am–6:00 pm or 9:00 am–7:00 pm, and there are no overnights, no on-call duties, and no emergency coverage.