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Associate Veterinarian - Large Animal

Heritage Vet Partners and their Partner Clinics

Lewisburg, WV

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

CLINIC: IRONSIDES ANIMAL HEALTH

https://ironsidesgroup.com/

About Us:

Ironsides Animal Health is 7-doctor, highly progressive and expanding herd-health practice. While we provide several services in-house, we pride ourselves on creating lasting, cross-sector relationships to maximize full-service potential. From diagnostics to nutritional formulation, we team up with some of the best names in the industry to ensure all our clients' needs are met. We know the key to a prosperous operation is being financially responsible and at IAH, our client profitability is the number one concern. 

Job Description:

  • Full-time, Large-Animal Associate in our Lewisburg, WV location
  • Daily roles: client herd health visits, training of client employees, data management and consultative visits
  • Ability to develop clinical skills with experienced mentors
  • Commitment and support of your career goals and professional growth

Details & Benefits:

  • Salary commensurate with experience
  • Stocked practice vehicle
  • Professional Dues: 3 per year
  • Professional liability provided
  • CE Allowance: $3000 biennial
  • PTO: 15 days/year
  • Full Benefits Package (Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, Accident, + more!)
  • 401K with employer match (after 90 days)
  • Up-to eight weeks PAID parental leave* (after 6 months) 
  • Accelerated ownership opportunity with our Associate Equity Program!

*6 weeks paid medical recovery time for birth mothers + 2 weeks paid bonding time for all parents 

See our website to view our various services offered in Animal Health, Nutrition, and Farm & Ranch Management!  IAH WEBSITE

REQUIRED TRAINING:

DVM, West Virginia license, federal accreditation

SALARY:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 

All experience levels encouraged to apply

PRACTICE AREA:

Greenbrier Valley

Lewisburg, WV is the county seat of Greenbrier County and holds a population of around 4,000.  If you're looking for the relaxation of small-town living, Lewisburg can't be beaten!  Lewisburg has been titled "America's Coolest Small Town" by Frommer's Budget Travel Magazine, as well as "The 100 Best Small Arts Towns in America" by Americans for the Arts.  Whether you want to immerse yourself in the local scene at a concert, play or festival, or just poke around the antique stores, boutiques and watering holes, you'll find the town charming and the locals welcoming.  Lewisburg is also the ideal location for the outdoor enthusiast.  The Greenbrier River Trail, which runs along the mighty Greenbrier River, is one of the top 50 trails in the USA; wildlife can be seen at all sections of the trail!  Greenbrier State Forest offers a range of recreational options like fishing, swimming, hiking and mountain biking.  Lewisburg is within 300 miles to metro areas, including Roanoke and Richmond, VA, Charlotte, NC, Pittsburgh, PA, Columbus, OH and Washington, D.C.!       

Ironsides Animal Health has partnered with Heritage Vet Partners (HVP), the nation's leading veterinary partnership for mixed and large animal practices. HVP values the legacy and customer relationships practices have built and aims to enhance that foundation with exceptional support.

Together, we can better meet the changing needs of our customers and the industry. Partner practices and veterinarians share in HVP's success through stock ownership, while maintaining existing leadership and culture.

HVP currently has multiple locations throughout the US with a vast offering of practice types and specialties!

STATEMENT 

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative. 


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