Veterinary Management Groups (VMG)

Associate Veterinarian

Date Posted
October 3, 2026
Job Type
DVM
Job Status
Full Time
Location
Poultney Veterinary Hospital
330 E. Main St.
POULTNEY, VT 05764, US
Salary Range
110,000 - 200,000 per year
More Information
www.poultneyvets.com

Job Details

Company Overview: We are a PRIVATELY OWNED 2 doctor paperless practice ready to invite a new associate to join our fantastic team in a building preparing to almost double in size in Fall 2026! Our hospital is in southern VT, on the NY border, surrounded by ski areas and lakes. We’re committed to providing exceptional patient care, coupled with a culture of collaboration and respect for coworkers that allows you to practice in a way that supports personal growth while allowing you to guide your professional development. Like many hospitals, we have in-house bloodwork, digital and dental radiology, ultrasound and offer medical and surgical appointments- it’s the people that set us apart! Our continued success and growth are a testimony to this incredible team, which strives to provide the best medical care to our patients and education to their caretakers. The owner has over 25 years of teaching experience and is happy to mentor the right candidate as needed. Our team arrives excited and prepared to offer superior medical care and customer service every day. The hospital is open 8-5 M-F and 8-12 on Saturdays. Typical days include seeing both wellness and sick animal appointments, with surgery 2-3 mornings/week. We offer routine spay/neuter/dental care and soft tissue surgery, but no orthopedic surgeries. We also offer small animal reproduction and canine behavior services along with laser therapy. Candidates are encouraged to expand on any special interests. Our schedule offers a 4 day workweek with shared Saturdays (8-12) and no on- call. Part-time is also an option. Generous compensation is available and is negotiable between pro-sal and flat salary, with a possible retainment bonus. Total compensation will be 20-25% of production, typically $125-150,000/yr. We also offer fantastic benefits- 401K with 4% match, flexible PTO,100% paid health insurance, sick leave, paid CE with paid time off to attend, license fees and pet care discounts. Poultney Veterinary Hospital was founded on integrity, honesty and superior quality medicine and we practice compassion for coworkers and clients at all times. Work-life balance dictates our schedule- we work together to provide the best care possible in a family-friendly environment. We look forward to hearing from enthusiastic veterinarians who want to add their knowledge and compassion to this spectacular team!

Requirements

DVM/VMD degree or equivalent with license in good standing

Licensed or able to get licensed in VT; DEA licensure and Federal Accredidation not mandatory but helpful

Ability to work independently doing medical appointments

Ability to perform spays/neuters on dogs/cats

Enthusiasm, good communication and people skills

Desire to practice high quality medicine with a lot of client communication

Contact Information

Reply to susanjohnsondvm@gmail.com and visit www.poultneyvets.com for more information.

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