Associate Veterinarian

Asheville Veterinary Associates is seeking a well-rounded Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team!

Nestled in the heart of Asheville, NC, Asheville Veterinary Associates has provided state of the art veterinary care to a loyal and growing clientele for over 40 years. Our three doctor team is supported by a tenured and cohesively trained support staff, including three credentialed veterinary technicians! We are seeking a full time Associate Veterinarian. Our ideal candidate will have 3+ years’ experience, with an aptitude and love for soft tissue surgery. We are well equipped to reward your excellence with a competitive compensation package, including: competitive base salary, health, dental and vision insurance, annual CE funds, and 401K.

If you are looking for a career adventure and an opportunity for unmatched personal growth, we want to hear from you!

About the Hospital:

• Digital full body radiology
• Endoscopy
• Advanced soft tissue and orthopedic surgery
• Behavior and training services

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains a current license of veterinary medicine and documentation of required hours of continuing education credits per calendar year.
• Oversees surgical and medical cases of patients, insuring positive outcomes, accurate estimates and client communication and education.
• Properly assesses patient needs and presents an accurate estimate of care costs to the client in advance of treatment.
• Maintains accurate and complete electronic medical records.
• Provides follow up on patient care, condition and communicates regularly with the client, keeping them appraised on the care needs of the patient.
• Oversees transfer of medical cases from doctor to doctor as appropriate.
• Maintains and improves quality of medical and surgical procedures.
• Answers client questions and complaints regarding medical and surgical procedures.
• Follows the Board of Veterinary Medicine requirements for the inventory of all controlled drugs.
• Is accountable regarding laws and regulations pertaining to the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary facilities.
• Is in good standing with the State Board of Veterinary Medicine.
• Minimizes waste and controls costs relating to medical supplies, surgical instruments, and drug inventories. 

Equal Employment Opportunity