Ferguson Animal Hospital - Veterinarian

The role

The Associate Veterinarian provides high-quality veterinary care and client service at a small animal practice. This role involves performing diagnostic workups, surgeries, and dental procedures while building relationships with clients.

What you will do

• Provide high-quality care and service to pets and clients.
• Practice medicine compliant with State Veterinary Practice Act and controlled substance laws.
• Maintain complete medical records meeting practice quality control guidelines.
• Perform diagnostic workups, physical exams, and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe and administer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies.
• Perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments.
• Communicate diagnoses and treatment plans to clients and the medical team.
• Promote safety of pets, clients, and team members through safe restraint and clean environments.
• Build lasting relationships with clients.
• Attend department and team meetings in person and virtually.

Required qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent
• Active or eligible state license
• Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities
• Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, client-centered environment
• Commitment to professional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to safely handle animals up to 130 pounds
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards

Nice to have

• Experienced veterinarians

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Access to employee assistance program

About the company

VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices that combines clinical insight with operational strength. Ferguson Animal Hospital is a part of this network and has been a part of the Bristol community for over 25 years.