Veterinarian

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Collaboration with experienced staff

Access to Veterinary Information Network membership

Job summary

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital in Billings is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join their supportive family-like team. You'll benefit from modern facilities and a collaborative environment where your skills can flourish while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

This opportunity also allows for flexible scheduling and access to resources like direct specialist consulting. Ideal candidates should be licensed in Montana and committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based veterinary care.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinarian in good standing with the State of Montana.
• Commitment to high-quality evidence-based medicine/surgery.
• Open to both seasoned veterans and new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal medicine while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Collaborate with a supportive team for effective patient care.
• Utilize state-of-the-art facilities and technologies.

Skills

Evidence-based medicine

Collaboration

Positive disposition

Patience with pet owners

Education

Veterinary degree

Licensed in Montana

Job description

Our family is growing! Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital needs an additional Associate Veterinarian to join the family! We are confident that after learning more about us, you will see what a fantastic, rewarding opportunity this role can be for your career.

Practice Highlights

The clinical team you will join is highly experienced and ultra-collaborative. Dr. Amber Herron, DVM (Kansas State, 2006), and Dr. Erika Cantamessa, DVM (Washington State, 2006), Dr. Jessica French, DVM (Iowa State, 2021), are supported by 7 full-time technicians.

• Our fast-growing practice is independently owned by Dr. Amber Herron, DVM, a highly respected member of the local veterinary community.
• Utilizing cloud based practice management software - Shepherd

• Offers the ability to finish your records anytime, anywhere (not just at work)
• Opportunity to utilize AI to auto-fill in records during exam, reduces the amount of time you spend on writing records

• Our new, state-of-the-art, 16,000 sq. ft. hospital, underwent a complete interior redesign in 2023, and features ample treatment space, two dedicated surgery suites, dedicated dentistry suite, and an impressive list of modern equipment.
• In house daycare for your children (two legged) – projected opening in 2026
• The Caring Hands staff prides itself on possessing an upbeat, drama-free, family-like culture. We love coming to work each day and know you will too!

About the Opportunity

We are looking to hire an Associate Veterinarian to care for our amazing clients and join our work family. The right candidate will see themselves in a supported role where they are able to provide optimal medicine while staying a whole/healthy person. Along with competitive compensation and all the standard benefits, we offer a flexible schedule, a collaborative spirit and positive, effective support staff.

About the Practice

For over forty years, Caring Hands, an independently owned practice, has served the needs of pet owners and their dogs, cats, exotics, and birds in Billings. We moved into our new state-of-the‑art 16000 sq. ft. hospital in the Spring of 2024. Following a complete remodel the new building features ample treatment space, two dedicated surgery suites, a dedicated dentistry suite, and an impressive list of modern equipment. We make every effort to invest in our clinical capabilities and would be delighted to add to other service offerings if you possess unique skills. From a workflow perspective, we operate on twenty minute appointment blocks with a two hour break in the middle of the day to accommodate lunch breaks and catching up time.

We want to help you be the most successful veterinarian at every stage of your career. We not only have in‑house consulting with colleagues, but also offer direct specialist consulting. Veterinary Information Network (VIN) membership is included in your benefit package–because we believe that you should have every opportunity to care for your patients well. Our technical staff is amazing–they have the knowledge and attitude to support your care for your patients and will be certain that treatment goes smoothly.

About You

You are a practicing veterinarian, licensed, and in good standing with the State of Montana! Additionally, you are committed to practicing high‑quality evidence‑based medicine/surgery and could consider yourself a lifetime learner. If you have specific clinical interests, that is wonderful; we are always looking to expand the spectrum of services the hospital is able to offer to its clients. You are patient with pet owners and generally have a positive disposition in the exam room and treatment areas. Enjoying a collaborative environment where everyone learns from each other is a major bonus. In terms of your clinical experience, we are flexible: seasoned veterans of the profession are appreciated and new grads are also welcome.

About the Team

The full‑time staff currently consists of our three Veterinarians, one full time Practice Manager, seven full time Technician/Assistants, and three full time Receptionists. The team consistently praises the hard‑working, family‑like atmosphere in the building. Additionally, the high percentage of full‑time team members ensures continuity and collaboration that few other practices can offer.