Small Animal Veterinarian

Global Talent Partners is delighted to present an exciting opportunity for an experienced Small Animal Associate Veterinarian to join a long-established community practice in Lewiston, Maine.

This is an opportunity to practice meaningful, relationship-focused medicine with a loyal client base, strong technician support and genuine flexibility around how you want to work. You'll have the autonomy of a community practice while benefiting from the resources, collaboration and support of a larger veterinary network.

The Practice

This well-established hospital has been serving its local community for decades and has developed a strong, loyal client base and deep community relationships.

The practice focuses on small animal general practice, including preventative medicine, internal medicine and surgery, with the opportunity to develop your own areas of clinical interest.

You'll benefit from an excellent 2:1 technician-to-DVM support model, allowing you to concentrate on patient care and client relationships rather than administrative tasks.

Additional support includes:

•Access to a veterinary scribe programme•Experienced technician support•Collaborative regional veterinary network•Opportunities to develop clinical interests•Strong emphasis on relationship-based medicine•Meaningful input into the future direction of the hospital

The culture is focused on providing high-quality medicine at a sustainable pace, rather than simply maximising appointment numbers.

Flexible Scheduling

One of the standout features of this opportunity is the willingness to build a schedule around your lifestyle and career priorities.

The practice is open to:

•Full-time•Part-time•Relief•Flexible or customised schedules•3- or 4-day working weeks•Block scheduling•Reduced weekend commitments

Whether you're looking for a traditional full-time role or need a more tailored schedule, the team is willing to explore options that provide long-term sustainability and work-life balance.

The Role

You'll primarily see dogs and cats, managing a varied general practice caseload including:

•Wellness and preventative care•Internal medicine•Routine surgery•Dentistry•Chronic disease management•Client education•General medical workups

There is also plenty of scope to develop areas of clinical interest and shape your role around the type of medicine you enjoy.The ideal veterinarian will value client relationships, appreciate clinical autonomy and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team.

Compensation & Benefits

•$130,000$160,000 annual salary, dependent on experience, schedule and role structure•Retention incentives•Flexible scheduling•Medical, dental and vision insurance•401(k) with company match•Paid parental leave•Vacation and sick time•Mental health and wellbeing resources•Headspace membership•Fidelity financial wellness resources•Infertility benefits and gender affirmation services•Continuing Education allowance•Paid CE days•Access to extensive veterinary education through WOOF University•Collaboration with veterinary medical leaders across the wider network

Why Lewiston, Maine?

Lewiston offers a fantastic combination of affordable living, outdoor access and genuine New England community.Located along the Androscoggin River, the city provides easy access to hiking, lakes, skiing and year-round outdoor recreation while offering a lower cost of living than many of the larger Northeast metropolitan areas.

For those wanting more space and a quieter pace, there are numerous surrounding communities offering everything from small-town and rural living to lakeside properties. Meanwhile, Portland and the Maine coast are within easy reach, giving you access to restaurants, culture, beaches and coastal recreation when you want it.

Maine also provides excellent access to the wider Northeast, making it easy to explore New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and beyond.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced veterinarian who:

•Holds a DVM/VMD from an accredited university•Is licensed to practice in Maine, or eligible for licensure•Has experience in small animal general practice•Enjoys relationship-based veterinary medicine•Values strong client communication•Wants clinical autonomy without working in isolation•Appreciates excellent technician support•Is interested in developing their clinical interests•Values flexibility, wellbeing and a sustainable career

If you're looking for a veterinary position where you can choose how you work, maintain clinical autonomy and still have a strong support network behind you, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Apply today to speak confidentially with Global Talent Partners about this opportunity.

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