Overnight and Daytime Associate Veterinarian(s)

Come work with the Best!  Best Friends Animal Hospital & Urgent Care Center in Billings, MT has two separate job openings for Veterinarians.  Our AAHA accredited practice continues to grow and expand and we are currently seeking an on-site overnight emergency Veterinarian and a daytime general practitioner Veterinarian.  The overnight position entails a rotating schedule for emergency cases and hospitalized patient care.  The daytime position entails a four day per week schedule of outpatient, surgery, and hospitalized cases.

Our very competitive compensation package includes a guaranteed base salary of $100,000 (overnight emergency veterinarian) and $75,000 (daytime veterinarian) or production whichever is greater calculated monthly (no negative accrual), CE/licensing/dues annual allowance, generous pet discount, health insurance, 401K option, paid time off, and an upbeat team-oriented working environment.  Experience is preferred for the overnight position, but motivated new graduates will be considered for both positions.  Applicants must have excellent communication skills, the desire to work collaboratively with other veterinarians, positive attitude, and leadership skills for a team environment.  

Our progressive practice has recently been awarded the Billings Gazette “Reader’s Choice – Best Veterinary Service” award in 2018 and 2019 as well as the Billings Lifestyle "Best Veterinarian" award in 2019.  We have 24 hour staffing, a recently expanded and remodeled 12,000 square foot 10 exam room facility, state-of-the-art equipment (16 slice helical CT, rehabilitation room with underwater treadmill, ultrasound, digital radiology, endoscopy, gas sterilization, in-house Abaxis bloodwork machines (CBC/Chemistry/PT/PTT), EPOC blood gas/electrolyte analyzer, Snyder ICU oxygen/heated cages etc.), and talented technical and reception teams. 

We primarily serve the Billings Community where we have an amazing local client base.  In addition, we routinely welcome challenging referral cases from Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas for advanced imaging or surgical procedures.  We enjoy working through challenging cases as a team, with collaboration and input from our talented Veterinarians.

Billings is the largest city in Montana and offers enjoyable biking/hiking trails, nearby fishing/hunting, many excellent restaurants, an easily accessible international airport, a symphony orchestra, a zoo, an Audubon center, an art museum, a children's museum, rodeos, a thriving microbrewery district and many shopping opportunities.  Billings is considered “Montana’s Trailhead” because it’s a great mix of rustic Western heritage, natural beauty, small town charm, and big city attractions.  In addition to offering so much, Billings is one of the most affordable large cities in Montana and has been featured twice on Livability’s annual list of the “100 Best Places to Live in America.”  If you like to ski or hike, Red Lodge/Beartooth Mountains are 45 minutes away, Chico Hot Springs is 1.5 hours away, and Yellowstone National Park is 2 hours away. 

To apply, call Dr. DJ Smith at 406-255-0500 and email resume to drsmith@bfah.net.  Visit our website www.bfah.net and Facebook page www.facebook.com/bfahuc