VETERINARIAN

Smith Veterinary Hospital; Berne (IN); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid vacation

CE allowance

Healthcare insurance assistance

Employee discount

Uniform allowance

Simple IRA retirement match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Smith Veterinary Hospital in Berne, IN is seeking a Mixed Animal Veterinarian or Small Animal Veterinarian to grow with our progressive practice. The role offers the opportunity to expand the large animal portion, with potential to develop a dedicated facility as the practice grows.

We emphasize high-quality care, a fully equipped facility with in-house lab, ultrasound, radiology, and advanced reproductive services. This is a hands-on, family-friendly clinic with room to grow your interests.

Qualifications

• Indiana license and valid DVM required.
• Experience with large animal care and equine exposure preferred.
• Ability to handle dogs confidently across temperaments.
• Emergency medicine and critical care experience highly desirable.
• Excellent communication with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Perform exams and diagnose across species.
• Conduct surgeries, dental care, and internal medicine procedures.
• Provide emergency medicine and ICU support as needed.
• Communicate diagnoses and care plans to pet owners.
• Maintain thorough medical records and adhere to ethics.

Skills

Communication skills

Animal handling

Emergency/ICU experience

Education

Licensed DVM in Indiana

Tools

Ultrasound

Radiology equipment

Surgical instruments

Job description

*Job Overview*

WANTED: MIXED ANIMAL VETERINARIAN OR SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARIAN

Looking for a veterinarian who wants to grow with us and help shape the future of our practice.

Our fast-paced, progressive clinic is located in Berne, IN a quaint, welcoming small town with a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and a great environment for raising a family.

We are looking for a Mixed Animal Veterinarian who is excited about the opportunity to help expand the large animal portion of our practice and make it their own. Along with assisting with the care of our established small animal patients as time allows. If mixed animal is not your interest there is definitely an option to do small animal only with plenty of room to grow.

We are a practice with lots of ambition. Our current veterinarian focuses primarily on small animal medicine, so this position offers a unique opportunity for a veterinarian interested in mixed animal practice. The large animal portion of the position would initially be ambulatory, with plenty of room to expand.. As the large animal side of things grows, there is a potential to develop a dedicated large animal facility in the future.

We are looking ahead and have plans to expand our practice within the next five years, making this an exciting time to join us.

Our clinic currently offers diverse modern medicine. With a fully equipped in-house laboratory, Up to date ultrasound and radiology for advanced diagnostics. Our surgery facilities offer cautery and suction capabilities. Currently our facility is established in advanced reproduction services. We offer transcervical inseminations, semen collection and storage. There are many other services we offer in the reproductive side of things. We are also growing our orthopedic caseload. It includes TPLO procedures, fracture repairs and other advanced orthopedic procedures. There is plenty of room to develop your own intrests and specialties. So please consider reaching out. We would love to discuss the possibility of you joining a team that genuinely cares for their patients as if they are their own.

*Benefits*

• * $130,000 ProSal
• * 4 weeks paid vacation
• * CE allowance
• * Paid dues, fees and licensing
• * Healthcare insurance assistance
• * Employee discount
• * Uniform allowance
• * Simple IRA retirement match

*Duties*

• * Conduct thorough examinations and diagnose health issues across various species
• * Perform veterinary procedures such as surgeries, dental treatments, and internal medicine interventions with precision and adherence to aseptic techniques.
• * Provide emergency medicine and critical & intensive care for acutely ill or injured animals, utilizing advanced veterinary critical care experience.
• * Communicate clearly with pet owners regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and ongoing pet care instructions, maintaining high standards of client communication.
• * Maintain detailed records using veterinary terminology and ensure compliance with clinical ethical guidelines throughout all procedures.

*Qualifications*

• * Licensed veterinarian in the state of Indiana
• * Demonstrated knowledge of animal anatomy and animal husbandry practices across different species, including equine experience if applicable.
• * Ability to handle dogs confidently, including dog handling skills for various temperaments.
• * Familiarity with veterinary terminology and clinical ethical guidelines governing animal treatment.
• * Experience in emergency medicine and critical & intensive care settings is highly desirable.
• * Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients about pet care needs while demonstrating professional ethics at all times.

Pay: From $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• * Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person