Associate Veterinarian(Full/Part Time)

AzVMA; Dacula (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

New Frontier Animal Medical Center is seeking a skilled veterinarian to diagnose and treat illnesses in small animals. The role covers routine preventive care, vaccinations, and parasite prevention, as well as surgical procedures including spays, neuters, and soft tissue work.

The veterinarian will provide emergency and critical care when needed, perform dental treatments, and offer guidance on behavior and welfare.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and licensure required to practice in Georgia.
• Ongoing CE credits required to maintain licensure.
• Breadth of clinical skills across medicine, surgery, anesthesia, and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries in small animals.
• Perform vaccinations and parasite prevention.
• Perform routine wellness exams and preventive care.
• Conduct surgical procedures: spays/neuters, soft tissue, emergencies.
• Provide emergency and critical care for trauma or acute illness.
• Offer dental care including cleanings and extractions.
• Provide behavioral guidance to pet owners.
• Use diagnostic imaging (X-ray, ultrasound) as part of diagnosis.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Surgical proficiency

Emergency care

Dental care

Behavioral guidance

Imaging interpretation

Compassionate euthanasia

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

State veterinary license

Continuing education compliance

Tools

X-ray imaging

Ultrasound

Job description

• Diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries in small animals, ranging from minor infections to serious conditions
• Performing routine care, such as vaccinations, parasite prevention (flea, tick, heartworm), and annual wellness exams
• Conducting surgical procedures, including spaying, neutering, soft tissue surgery, and sometimes emergency C-sections, Splenectomies etc.
• Providing emergency and critical care for trauma, poisoning, or acute illnesses
• Dental care, including cleanings, extractions, and treatment of oral diseases
• Behavioral guidance, helping pet owners manage training and behavioral issues
• Diagnostic imaging, such as X-rays, and ultrasounds,
• Humane euthanasia when necessary, ensuring the process is compassionate

Georgia, working as a veterinarian (including in small animal clinics) requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, state licensure, and compliance with continuing education and regulatory rules.