Associate Veterinarian Position

Integrative and independently-owned practice seeks an Associate Veterinarian with a compassionate heart and an open mind.  This is an opportunity to develop satisfying relationships with caring clients and the animals that they love, as you work with them to facilitate long term health.  In addition to providing services to new patients with chronic problems, we provide lifelong wellness care, focusing on healthy choices in nutrition and proactive caregiving. 

In this setting, we integrate general practice, dentistry and surgery, with many alternative therapies, including:  Acupuncture, Animal Chiropractic, Chinese and Western Herbal medicine, Homeopathy, Flower Essences, Laser therapy, and Stem Cell therapy and potential for Ozone therapy.  Equipped with laser, electro-acupuncture, stem cell technology, surgical suite, high-speed dental unit, digital dental and tabletop radiography.

The veterinarian who we are looking for:

• Enjoys humans as well as animals
• Relates to patients, clients, and coworkers with empathy and compassion.   
• Is confident and experienced in general medicine and surgery, 
• Has been educated in at least one alternative veterinary modality (such as Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Herbal or Homeopathic medicine)  
• Has a dedication to continuing education in integrative therapies.  
• Desires to live in Rhode Island and enjoy the community of this small state
• Enjoys working in a custom-designed, free standing and comfortable workplace.  

As an independently owned veterinary hospital, we do not have corporate policies that prevent you from offering everything and anything that you know and understand to help your patients.  Salary (based on a 4-day work week) dependent on level of experience and additional training: Production–based bonuses and option to work additional days or hours, in order to increase bonus potential, after first 6 months of employment.  In addition: health and dental insurance, paid vacations and holidays, Simple IRA with employer contributions, generous CE stipend, RI state License fees and professional liability coverage. Future buy-out potential. 

We are located in beautiful Exeter Rhode Island, the setting is a rural town, close to many beautiful beach communities, farmlands and large state parks. Also, within close proximity to the University of Rhode Island, Newport and Providence. There are many diverse cultural events, outdoor activities and great restaurants in this area. 

For more information, please contact:

Liz Hassinger DVM

Wolf42f@verizon.net 

401-932-7572