Veterinarian

Abqpetcarehospital; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Annual continuing education stipend

Health, 401(k), vacation, and personal time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Lewes, DE is looking for a veterinarian to join their team dedicated to high-quality veterinary care. The practice values a supportive environment with a commitment to work-life balance and ongoing education. Offering competitive compensation, including a base salary of $120,000-$150,000, a signing bonus, and relocation assistance. Enjoy the beautiful coastal community with outdoor activities and convenient access to major cities.

Qualifications

• Desire to work in a fast-paced, high-volume general care and surgery practice.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Ongoing educational development and growth.

Responsibilities

• Work in a supportive team environment delivering veterinary care.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure high-quality service.
• Partake in continuing education opportunities.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with team members

Decision-making confidence

Professional and courteous manner

Job description

Savannah Animal Hospital has been serving the Lewes, DE community for over 30 years. We are an AAHA‑accredited practice, seeing cats & dogs, and are looking for a veterinarian to join our team! Just a few miles from the beach, we offer the best of both worlds: high‑quality veterinary medicine in a supportive, team‑focused environment.

At Savannah Animal Hospital, you’ll find a place where you can practice great medicine and enjoy work‑life balance. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced veterinarian, we’ll support you with mentorship, CE opportunities, and a team that strives to make a difference every day.

What we offer

• 3:1 Technician‑to‑Doctor Ratio: You’ll have the hands‑on support you need to focus on your patients and clients.
• A Truly Supportive Team: Collaboration and kindness are at the core of how we work. We make the time to foster our connection as a team and take time to celebrate all of our hard work with hospital outings.
• Cross‑Training Culture: We place a great emphasis on cross‑training, keeping the hospital running smoothly and ensuring you always have the right support by your side.
• Education Forward Mindset: We are always learning, and we provide ample CE opportunities to our staff.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Desire to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume general care and surgery practice.
• Committed to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Works collaboratively with hospital team members.
• Makes decisions confidently and effectively.
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.

Our Benefits

• Competitive compensation with guaranteed base salary plus production.
• Work‑life balance and flexible schedules.
• Signing bonus.
• Relocation assistance.
• Annual continuing education stipend.
• Health, 401(k), vacation, and personal time off.
• Paid Licenses and Insurance.

Compensation

• Base salary of $120,000-$150,000 (dependent on experience)
• Production‑based bonuses

About the Area

• Lewes and the surrounding Delaware coastal communities offer many opportunities to support work‑life balance:
• Beautiful beaches are great for relaxing, swimming, sandcastles, and sandy toes.
• Tons of outdoor activities like boating, fishing, hiking, golfing, and walking.
• Great tax‑free shopping and over 150 factory outlets.
• Amazing restaurants, breweries, and nightlife.
• Within driving range of major metropolitan areas like Philadelphia, Washington DC, Baltimore, and New York.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.