Memorial Veterinary Hospital - Dickson City - Veterinarian

Memorial Veterinary Hospital - Dickson City; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee assistance

Job summary

Memorial Veterinary Hospital - Dickson City in Pennsylvania is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team. This role offers a chance to practice high-quality small animal medicine in a supportive, collaborative environment while building long-term relationships with clients and their pets.

We welcome both new graduates and experienced veterinarians. Our hospital emphasizes work-life balance, mentorship, and a team-based approach to care, using in-house IDEXX labs, ultrasound, and modern

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD or equivalent with active or eligible state license.
• New graduates welcome to apply.
• Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
• Collaborates effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.
• Commitment to professional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and handle animals up to 130 pounds.
• Professional, neat appearance in hospital standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and exceptional client service to pets and clients.
• Practice veterinary medicine in compliance with laws and maintain medical records.
• Perform diagnostic workups, establish histories, exams, and treatment plans.
• Prescribe/administer drugs, vaccines, and therapies; perform surgery/dentistry as needed.
• Communicate diagnoses, plans, and home care instructions to clients and team.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of treatment, exam, and lab areas.
• Build relationships with clients and support ongoing care.
• Attend meetings to stay informed and align with practice goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong medical skills

Excellent communication

Leadership & mentoring

Team collaboration

Professional ethics & safety

Physical stamina

Professional appearance

Education

DVM/VMD or equivalent

Job description

Memorial Veterinary Hospital - Dickson City - Veterinarian

At Memorial Veterinary Hospital located in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, we are dedicated to health and happiness of all the pets that share and enrich our lives. We promise to treat every client like family and every patient like he or she were our own beloved pet. We serve companion animals, and have a sister hospital in Throop that sees GP and Urgent Care cases as well only 12 minutes away!

Memorial Veterinary Hospital in Dickson City, Pennsylvania is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian looking to practice high-quality small animal medicine in a supportive, collaborative environment while developing meaningful, long-term relationships with clients and their pets.

Whether you're an experienced veterinarian looking for your next opportunity or a newer graduate seeking a team where you can continue to develop your skills, we'd love to learn more about what you're looking for in your next practice.

Why Memorial Veterinary Hospital?

Our team is committed to providing compassionate, individualized veterinary care while creating an environment where our doctors and support staff can do their best work.

Why This Role Stands Out

Work-Life Balance That Works for You

• No after-hours emergencies
• Time to focus on medicine AND your life outside the clinic

A Team That Supports You

• Opportunity to contribute ideas and shape the practice
• Mentorship tailored to your experience level
• Supportive environment that values professional growth

Practice Medicine the Way You Want

• Focus on internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and wellness
• Access to a diverse caseload and advanced tools
• Ability to grow your clinical skills and pursue your areas of interest

Hospital Highlights

• In-house IDEXX laboratory
• Ultrasound & therapeutic laser
• Modern surgical suite & dental area
• Emphasis on quality care, client communication, and collaboration

Location Advantages

Dickson City is a welcoming, affordable community just outside Scranton, PA. Enjoy proximity to:

• The Pocono Mountains and outdoor recreation
• Easy access to Philadelphia and New York City

It’s a great area for both raising a family and enjoying your favorite hobbies, with excellent schools, parks, and a strong sense of community.

About VetEvolve

• Memorial Veterinary Hospital is part of the VetEvolve hospital network. VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique. We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams. Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.

Position Summary:

The primary purpose and function of the Associate Veterinarian is to provide the highest quality of veterinary care and exceptional client service. The Associate Veterinarian advocates for pets and their quality of life; builds a long term bonding relationship with clients; contributes to the development and maintenance of the human-pet bond; and educates clients on all aspects of pet health. This role partners with the Practice Manager as a driving force in support of a positive, high-performing culture that aligns with VetEvolve’s guiding principles of Care First, Better Together, Grow Forward, and Own It.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent high-quality care and exceptional service to pets and clients while maximizing efficiency,productivityand profitability.
• Practice veterinary medicine in a manner compliant with the State Veterinary Practice Act, Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws.Ensureappropriate medicalrecord documentation andmaintaincomplete medical records that meet practice quality control guidelines.
• Perform complete diagnostic workups,establishaccuratehistories and physical exams, develop thorough treatment plans, and deliverappropriate urgent, preventive, and ongoing care.
• Prescribe and administer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies asappropriate; perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments using standard protocols, instruments, and equipment.
• Effectively communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and home care instructions to clients and the veterinary medical team; address and resolve client concerns.
• Promote the safety of pets, clients, and team members by ensuring safe restraint techniques, adherence to practice guidelines, andmaintainingclean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and laboratory areas.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and gain their trust and compliance.
• Attend department and team meetings, both in person and virtually, to stay informed, collaborate effectively, and support broader practice alignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent, with an active or eligible state license.
• New graduates and experienced veterinarians welcome to apply
• Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
• Collaborates effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.
• Commitment tomaintainingprofessional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

Compensation and Benefits:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible toparticipatein our401(k) retirementplan. Other benefits include paid time off, paidholidaysand access to employeeassistanceprogram.

Hours:

• Must be able toworka flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Memorial Veterinary Hospital - Dickson City’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.