Associate Veterinarian

We are working on behalf of a well-established, independently owned small animal practice in Shelburne Falls, MA that is looking to welcome an experienced Associate Veterinarian to its team.

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

This is a genuinely non-corporate clinic with decades of goodwill and a loyal, long standing client base, many of whom have trusted the practice for fifteen to twenty years or more. The role centers on classic dog and cat general practice, with a manageable caseload of roughly fifteen to twenty patients a day, thirty-minute appointments for new and sick visits, and a calm, low-stress environment that puts quality of care first. You would work from a comfortable one story hospital with a brand new digital X-ray unit, a therapeutic laser, in-house lab capability, and a full dentistry setup, supported by an experienced, cross-trained team who know the practice inside out. There is no emergency duty, with after hours cases referred to a dedicated ER a short drive away.

What makes this opportunity stand out is the clear pathway to practice ownership. The owner is planning a gradual, well-supported transition and is open to an associate buying in over time or purchasing the practice outright, so the role can be shaped as a clinical position with a route to ownership or as a straight purchase for the right person. If you value autonomy, a rural lifestyle, and the chance to build something of your own in a proven, community-focused clinic, this is well worth a conversation.

Key Highlights

• Independently owned, non-corporate practice with decades of community goodwill
• Clear pathway to practice ownership, whether a gradual buy-in over time or an outright purchase
• Classic dog and cat general practice with a manageable fifteen to twenty patient daily caseload
• Thirty-minute appointments for new and sick visits, supporting unhurried, high-quality care
• No emergency duty, with after-hours cases referred to a nearby ER
• Brand new digital X-ray, therapeutic laser, in-house lab, and full dentistry setup
• Experienced, cross-trained support team who know the practice inside out
• Four-day work week in a quiet, safe, rural Western Massachusetts community
• Hands-on, well-supported transition from a long-tenured owner

About You

• DVM or equivalent degree that allows you to practice veterinary medicine in the US
• You hold, or are eligible for, licensure in Massachusetts
• Confident and independent in day-to-day small animal GP medicine and routine surgery
• Comfortable with bread-and-butter procedures such as spays, neuters, mass removals, and dentals
• You value a low-stress, non-corporate environment and a rural lifestyle
• Open to the possibility of practice ownership over time

Benefits

• Competitive straight salary with no production targets or percentage pay to track
• Employer-contributing health insurance
• Three weeks paid vacation to start
• Paid continuing education allowance with dedicated CE time
• Flexible package to align with your own preferences
• A genuine, supported pathway toward practice ownership

Next Steps

If you are interested, hit "Apply" or for a confidential chat to find out more, simply email or call the office at (98