Veterinarian

Appalachian Animal Hospital in

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scenic Elkins, West Virginia is seeking a GP  Veterinarian to join our team!

We are a busy

full-service and progressive 5 doctor GP small animal practice with

continuous growth. The majority of our patients are canine and feline,

but we also treat the occasional exotic (exotics interests / experience is not

required). We focus on offering a wide range of services, building a

strong culture for our team and patients, and providing exceptional client

service. Our facility, custom-built in 2014, is a state of the art 6,200

square foot clinic with 4 exam rooms, a spacious treatment area, a fully-equipped

surgical suite with 2 surgery tables, a crematorium, and robust boarding and

grooming.

• Open to NEW GRAD candidates great Mentorship Program!!
• $100K-$130K Base Salary (varies based on qualifications / experience)
• No emergency, no holidays
• Sign-on bonus or relocation bonus is available, fantastic work-life balance!!

We are open to any experience level and very supportive of our Veterinarians' interests. We offer a wide range of services and are always open to adding additional services to support our clients. We also love to teach / mentor, so new graduates are welcome to apply! The ideal candidate is passionate about practicing high-quality medicine, possesses great communication skills, good time management skills, is energetic, fun-loving, and has good interpersonal skills.

More about our hospital :

procedures including soft tissue, ortho, and dentistry

Idexx in-house lab equipment

lot of collaboration

Visit our

website for more information :

Schedule and Patient Volumes :

Work-life balance is very important

to us, therefore we are very flexible with scheduling. Our full-time

Doctors typically work around 32-35 hours per week, and we are able to offer

you the same, less, or more. We are open from 8 am-5 pm

(Mon-Friday) and 8 am-12 pm on Saturday. The bulk of our schedule is

split into shifts. You have the option to work full days or 5-hour

half-day shifts. We do require that you join in on our Saturday rotation,

which is approximately 1 shift per every 3-4 weeks. No Sunday hours, no

emergency, and no holidays.

We are a busy hospital

and almost always have a full day of patients. We prefer appointments but do

see the occasional walk-in. With our patient volumes, a new doctor

will easily be able to build their clientele.

About the area :

outdoor enthusiast —perfectly set between two ski resorts, and only an hour away

from Snowshoe Mountain (the premier ski resort in the Southeast and

Mid-Atlantic and an IMBA Bronze Mountain Biking Destination). Snowshoe Mountain

was home to the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Finals and it is right in our

backyard. Elkins also offers a plethora of hiking, fishing, and camping

opportunities.

possibilities boasting a variety of terrain. In addition to the endless

outdoor offerings, our region is rich with history and art, museums, historic

buildings, and one-of-a-kind pottery, jewelry, paintings, wines, craft beers,

locally owned eateries, car shows, live entertainment, and a weekly “Pickin’ in

The Park” jam session in our city park all summer long.

fairs and festivals, adding to the welcoming quality of the area. In the spring

it’s the Ramps and Rails Festival, held in our town square and train depot,

just adjacent to our hospital. Food vendors concoct a variety of different

ramp-inspired foods. Ramps are a wild onion that are native to Appalachia and

are a popular “spring tonic” in our area. There are usually about fifty

different food and craft vendors set up at this weekend festival. The Durbin

& Greenbrier Valley Railroad has train rides available to those who want to

take one of the first rides of the year.

Heritage Center Summer Workshops is a music and heritage festival held by the

Augusta Heritage Center. Over 50 years old, this three-week festival covers old-time

music, dance and crafts. Visitors from all over the United States and abroad

visit us each year during the Augusta Festival.

Festival is one of the oldest and largest festivals in the State of West

Virginia and is a week-long celebration of the beauty and splendor of the

Mountain State in all of her autumn glory. The festival affords us the

opportunity to share with our community and state the important role West

Virginia natural resources play in our economic development. Rich in tradition,

the Festival offers something for everyone to enjoy, such as headline concerts

and music shows, lumberjack competitions, forestry and wood exhibits, juried

art shows, photography exhibits, quilt shows, arts and crafts, amusement rides, and

parades.

We offer :

package and Benefits :

Vacation / Sick

Off

professional membership reimbursement

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. xklufbp Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.