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Up to $30,000 Sign-On Bonus-Associate Veterinarian -Best Friends Animal Hospital
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:
- Providing comprehensive, high quality medical, surgical, dental, and preventative medical care exclusively for small animals.
- Providing technical expertise, both professionally and with state-of-the-art equipment.
- Showing compassion and genuine concern for our patients’ health and well-being.
- Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness. Meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations.
Position Purpose:
Associate Veterinarian
Best Friends Animal Hospital
2118 Coteau Rd
Houma, Louisiana
Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus!
Compensation: $90,000-$100,000 annually
Best Friends Animal Hospital is hiring an Associate Veterinarian. This is a strong fit for an experienced doctor who wants balance, consistency, and a team that works well together.
Why Best Friends Animal Hospital
This is a well-established small animal practice with a steady client base and a collaborative culture. Doctors communicate openly and support each other throughout the day. The team respects your time in the clinic and outside of it. The focus stays on quality medicine without unnecessary pressure.
Schedule and work style
Work a flexible 4 day per week full-time schedule Monday-Friday. NO WEEKENDS! The schedule stays predictable and supports time away from work. There is flexibility to help with vacation coverage when needed.
What your day looks like
You practice small animal medicine in a calm, organized setting. You focus on patient care and build strong client relationships without a rushed pace.
- Manage a consistent caseload across three full days
- Collaborate with a supportive team of doctors and staff
- Build trust with clients through clear communication
- Maintain a steady, manageable workflow
What you need
- DVM with experience in small animal medicine
- Strong communication skills
- Team-oriented mindset
- Interest in long-term stability and balanced scheduling
What you get
- Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus
- Three-day work week
- Weekends off
- Predictable schedule
- Supportive, collaborative team
This role offers a clear structure, strong team support, and a schedule that protects your time. Apply to join Best Friends Animal Hospital.
Competencies:What Makes This a Good Fit
Experienced in general small animal medicine
Confident performing routine soft-tissue surgery
Experienced in dentistry or genuinely open to learning and expanding dental skills
- Communicates clearly and professionally with clients and teammates
Works well in a collaborative, team-focused environment
Values efficiency, consistency, and quality medicine
Willing to provide occasional flexibility to help cover vacations
Essential Responsibilities:
What You’ll Be Doing
- Examine, diagnose, and treat small animal patients
- Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to patient needs
- Perform soft-tissue surgical procedures and dental treatments
- Interpret diagnostic results including lab work and imaging
- Prescribe medications and recommend preventative care
- Educate clients on treatment options and long-term care
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records
- Practice medicine in accordance with veterinary ethics and regulations
Requirements/Qualifications:
Requirements & Qualifications
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Vet will have 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.
Benefits Offered:
Benefits Offered
- 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
Pay Range:
USD $90,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /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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