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Experienced Associate Veterinarian | Up to $75K Sign-On + $25K Relocation | Spelts & Masters Veterinary Clinic
Overview
As a veterinarian at Heartland Veterinary Partners, you will provide quality care to patients and empathetic service to clients. You will partner with other veterinarians, technicians, and client service representatives to operate as an efficient and productive team.
Success in this role takes a collaborative mindset while operating as an independent branch of Heartland. This is an opportunity to expand your skillset while using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills and passion for patient care to build a productive and rewarding career.
When you join us, you will make a real difference in the lives of our patients and clients. You will also become a valued member of our team and contribute to the success of our practice.
Job Details
Practice:
Spelts and Masters Veterinary Clinic offers a wide range of veterinary services for both small and large animals. From routine check-ups to emergency care, our experienced veterinarians are here to provide the best possible treatment for pets of all kinds.
Position Purpose:
Practice Great Medicine. Build Relationships That Last.
Experienced Associate Veterinarian | Albany, Georgia
Up to $75,000 Sign-On Bonus + Up to $25,000 Relocation Assistance
At Spelts and Masters Veterinary Clinic, great medicine starts with relationships—between our doctors and clients, within our team, and with the Albany community we've proudly served for years.
We're looking for an experienced Associate Veterinarian who wants the freedom to practice high-quality medicine, enjoys surgery, and values having an experienced team beside them. Here, you'll have the autonomy to make the clinical decisions you believe are right for your patients without feeling like you're practicing on an island.
Our primary focus is companion animal medicine, with interesting medical and surgical cases and a loyal client base that trusts our team with their pets' care. For a veterinarian interested in expanding beyond small animal medicine, there may also be opportunities to incorporate large animal cases based on your interests and the needs of the practice.
A Practice Where Experience Is Valued
- Clinical autonomy — Practice medicine with the freedom to use your experience and judgment
- Established client relationships — Join a practice with a loyal, long-standing client base
- Experienced team beside you — Work alongside knowledgeable doctors and skilled support staff
- Medicine that stays interesting — See a variety of medical and surgical cases
- Surgery opportunities — Continue using and developing your surgical skills
- Modern tools and technology — The resources you need to provide high-quality care
- Room to follow your interests — Potential opportunities to incorporate mixed animal medicine if that's where your interests take you
- A team-first environment — Collaboration, communication, and support are part of how we practice
Essential Responsibilities:
What Your Days Could Look Like
- Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and preventive care for companion animals
- Perform physical examinations, diagnostics, routine surgeries, and develop individualized treatment plans
- Interpret diagnostic results and make evidence-based clinical recommendations
- Build lasting client relationships through clear, thoughtful communication
- Guide clients compassionately through every stage of their pet's life
- Collaborate with an experienced team of doctors and support staff
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records
- Practice in accordance with veterinary medical standards and ethics
Requirements/Qualifications:
Could This Be Your Next Fit?
- DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited program
- Active Georgia veterinary license or ability to obtain
- Experienced veterinarian with confidence in general practice and surgery
- Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in building client relationships
- Collaborative approach and commitment to being part of a team
- Compassionate, professional approach to patient care
Benefits Offered:
Built to Support Your Career—and Your Life
- Flexible Personal Time Away — Because life doesn't always fit neatly around a work schedule
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) & Roth 401(k)
- Continuing Education Support
- Licensure & Professional Dues-Reimbursed
- Professional Liability Coverage
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Student Loan Support-New grads
- Mental Health & Employee Assistance Resources
- DVM Referral Bonus Program
- Professional Growth & Career Development
Life Feels a Little Easier Here
A great career should leave room for a great life outside of work, too. Albany offers the space and affordability of Southwest Georgia living, with less traffic, a welcoming community, and a pace that makes it easier to enjoy your time away from the hospital.
Explore the trails and natural beauty along the Flint River, spend a Saturday at Chehaw Park & Zoo, discover local restaurants and community events, or simply enjoy having a little more space to call your own.
And when you're ready for a change of scenery, Albany's location makes weekend getaways to the Gulf Coast, North Florida, Atlanta, and other Southeast destinations easy to plan.
With up to $25,000 in relocation assistance, we're ready to help make the move a little easier, too.
Pay Range:
USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.Success Profile
We’re looking for passionate vets with the following traits:
- Adaptable
- Compassionate
- Communicator
- Critical Thinker
- Collaborative
- Empathetic
Culture
At Heartland Veterinary Partners, we believe that prioritizing care for veterinarians enables them to prioritize care for their patients. We offer several benefits and support programs to help veterinarians succeed, including:
Mentorship
We provide access to experienced mentors who can help our partners hone their craft and develop their skills, regardless of where they are in their career journey.
Choose Your Setting
We have practices in many states across the country with diverse settings and focuses, so our veterinarians can choose the environment that is best for them.
Work-Life Balance
We understand that our veterinarians have lives outside of the practice, and we are committed to helping them achieve balance.
Authentic Autonomy
Each practice is led locally, and we empower our teams to make all the clinical and inventory decisions to best meet the needs of the community they serve.
Support When it Matters Most
We support our veterinarians at every stage of their careers, from new graduates to experienced practitioners.
Career Path
New Graduate
This is your first veterinary role after school. You’re getting your feet wet and putting that education to work gaining the experience you need to become the vet you know you can be.
Clinically Confident
You’ve been here a while and have your feet under you. You still have plenty of learning and growing to do, but you’re well on your way.
Learning to Lead
Thanks to your experience and dedication, you’ve earned the trust and respect of your community and established yourself as an example for other vets to follow.
“I love working at a Heartland-owned practice. They let us be ourselves with the support of a corporation. My relationship with our regional director is genuine and supportive. It’s obvious anytime company leadership addresses the practices that they genuinely care about our wellbeing and make decisions with our best interests in mind. We are extremely lucky to work for a company this down to earth.”
- Dr. Alexandra Carter, Managing DVM
Rewards
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Generous Vacation Time
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Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits
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Flexible Scheduling
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401(k) and Roth(k) with match
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Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
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Relocation Assistance
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