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Veterinarian
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.
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.
Job Details
Practice:
Paradise Animal Hospital has been serving pets and owners throughout Augusta, GA, since 1987. We specialize in providing quality care for dogs and cats, but also offer service for small pocket pets as well.
Our practice is cozy, homie, and teeming with loyal clients. Plus our team is collaborative and get along like friends or family. Join our phenomenal team and see why the community 4.8 stars across almost 800 reviews!
Position Purpose:Are you an experienced veterinarian for a great opportunity to growth and lead your own adventure?
Our thriving small animal veterinary practice in Augusta, GA, is seeking a Veterinarian with leadership aspirations to join our dynamic team. With state-of-the-art equipment, a supportive and talented staff, and a loyal client base, this is the perfect opportunity for a passionate professional ready to shape the future of animal care in a warm, community-driven environment.
Why Join Us?
1. Take the Lead in a Growing Practice
- Leadership Opportunity: Our practice is the perfect opportunity for doctors with aspirations of leadership. We have a talented team of veterinarians and support staff that will help you elevate patient care, enhance clinic efficiency, and inspire a culture of excellence. We'd love anyone that would use these skills to step into a management role.
- Mentorship & Team Collaboration: You won’t be alone in your journey! You’ll collaborate with seasoned colleagues who value teamwork and mutual support.
- Ownership & Impact: This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be an integral part of shaping a practice that aligns with your values, vision, and professional growth.
2. Modern, State-of-the-Art Facility
- Advanced Equipment & Technology: Our clinic is fully equipped with the latest diagnostic tools, surgical technology, and treatment options to help you provide the best care possible for your patients.
- Comfort & Efficiency: A welcoming, organized environment that maximizes both the team’s ability to work and our clients' comfort.
3. Dynamic, Friendly Team
- Supportive Staff: Our experienced technicians, office staff, and fellow veterinarians work collaboratively to ensure high-quality care and excellent service for all our furry friends.
- Culture of Respect: We value a healthy work-life balance and believe in fostering a positive, energetic workplace that thrives on mutual respect and kindness.
4. Wonderful Clients & a Vibrant Community
- Loyal Clientele: Our clinic has developed strong relationships with clients who trust us to provide the highest standard of care for their pets.
- Community-Centered: Augusta is a growing city with a strong sense of community, perfect for those looking to enjoy a great quality of life while making a difference.
5. Professional Growth
- Leadership Development: Receive the training and resources needed to become a successful leader in veterinary medicine. Grow your skill set in management and veterinary leadership.
- Continuing Education: We support our team’s ongoing professional development, with access to the latest veterinary knowledge, courses, and certifications.
Take the Next Step in Your Veterinary Career
If you’re a veterinarian ready to join a supportive, cutting-edge practice, we want to hear from you. Join a team that values your expertise, encourages your growth, and trusts you to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families.
Apply Today to become a vital part of our growing veterinary family!
What We’re Looking For
- Passion for Excellence: You have a genuine passion for providing high-quality care and enjoy mentoring and guiding others.
- Excellent Communication Skills: You are a compassionate communicator, skilled at building relationships with clients and working harmoniously with a team.
- Desire to Grow and Lead: You’re ready to step into a role where you can make an impact, drive practice growth, and improve outcomes for our patients.
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Relocation assistance available
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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