Associate Veterinarian

About the role

South Shreveport Animal Clinic is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join their established small animal veterinary practice in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, client-focused medical and surgical care
• Diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions in companion animals
• Collaborate with fellow veterinarians and support staff to provide exceptional patient care
• Participate in case discussions and ongoing professional development
• Build trusted client relationships through education and communication
• Maintain accurate medical records and uphold hospital standards of care
• Support wellness, preventive care, and long-term patient health

Requirements

• DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school
• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in Louisiana
• Passion for client education and preventive medicine
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care
• Interest in mentoring and supporting fellow team members is a plus

Qualifications

• Small Animal Medicine
• Companion Animal Care
• Preventive Veterinary Medicine
• Veterinary Diagnostics
• Soft Tissue Surgery
• Veterinary Dentistry
• Wellness & Preventive Care
• Client Communication & Education
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Medical Record Documentation
• Patient Advocacy
• Team Collaboration
• Veterinary Mentorship
• Relationship Building
• Time Management
• Compassionate Patient Care

Skills

• Small Animal Medicine
• Companion Animal Care
• Preventive Veterinary Medicine
• Veterinary Diagnostics
• Soft Tissue Surgery
• Veterinary Dentistry
• Wellness & Preventive Care
• Client Communication & Education
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Medical Record Documentation
• Patient Advocacy
• Team Collaboration
• Veterinary Mentorship
• Relationship Building
• Time Management
• Compassionate Patient Care

Benefits

• Generous six-figure base salary ($100,000-$135,000) plus quarterly production
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Flexible schedule with no on-call or after-hours emergencies
• Generous paid time off
• Mentorship opportunities for new graduates and early-career veterinarians
• Skilled and fully utilized support staff
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual continuing education allowance with paid CE days
• Professional development assistance
• AVMA PLIT coverage
• Paid licensing fees and professional dues
• Collaboration with an experienced Medical Advisory Board

Pay

The salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location.

Schedule

Flexible schedule with no on-call or after-hours emergencies.