Savannah Animal Hospital has been serving the Lewes, DE community for over 30 years. We are an AAHA-accredited practice with cats and dogs, and we are looking for a veterinarian to join our team! Just a few miles from the beach, we offer the best of both worlds: high-quality veterinary medicine in a supportive, team‑focused environment.
At Savannah Animal Hospital, you’ll find a place where you can practice great medicine and enjoy work‑life balance. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced veterinarian, we’ll support you with mentorship, CE opportunities, and a team that strives to make a difference every day.
What We Offer
- 3:1 Technician-to-Doctor Ratio: You’ll have the hands‑on support you need to focus on your patients and clients.
- A Truly Supportive Team: Collaboration and kindness are at the core of how we work. We make the time to foster our connection as a team and take time to celebrate all of our hard work with hospital outings.
- Cross‑Training Culture: We place a great emphasis on cross‑training, keeping the hospital running smoothly and ensuring you always have the right support by your side.
- Education Forward Mindset: We are always learning, and we provide ample CE opportunities to our staff.
Ideal Candidate
- Desire to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume general care and surgery practice.
- Committed to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Works collaboratively with hospital team members.
- Makes decisions confidently and effectively.
- Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
- Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with guaranteed base salary plus production.
- Work‑life balance and flexible schedules.
- Signing bonus.
- Relocation assistance.
- Annual continuing education stipend.
- Health, 401(k), vacation, and personal time off.
- Paid licenses and insurance.
Compensation
- Base salary of $120,000–$150,000 (dependent on experience)
- Production‑based bonuses
About the Area
- Lewes and the surrounding Delaware coastal communities offer many opportunities to support work‑life balance.
- Beautiful beaches are great for relaxing, swimming, sandcastles, and sandy toes.
- Tons of outdoor activities like boating, fishing, hiking, golfing, and walking.
- Great tax‑free shopping and over 150 factory outlets.
- Amazing restaurants, breweries, and nightlife.
- Within driving range of major metropolitan areas like Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Baltimore, and New York.