Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3:1 Technician-to-Doctor Ratio

Supportive team environment

Cross-Training culture

Continued education opportunities

Job summary

Savannah Animal Hospital in Lewes, DE is seeking a Veterinarian for a general practice role inside a well-established, AAHA-accredited clinic just a few miles from the beach. We value mentorship, continuing education opportunities, and a team dedicated to delivering high-quality care.

Join a practice with a 3:1 technician-to-doctor ratio, a supportive culture, cross-training, and a strong commitment to education.

Qualifications

• Desire to work in a fast-paced, high-volume general care and surgery practice.
• Committed to practicing the highest standard of medicine and ethics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Job description

Job Type: Veterinarian - General Practice

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

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.

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.

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.
• Competitive compensation with guaranteed base salary plus production.
• Work-life balance and flexible schedules.
• 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.