Associate Veterinarian

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Melrose, Massachusetts

Reporting To: Dr. Gaura Shah

Description

Melrose Animal Clinic is an AAHA-accredited practice located in Melrose, MA, a desirable and conveniently situated community less than 10 miles north of Boston. We have a state-of-the-art facility, surpassed only by our state-of-the-heart attitude - and we're growing our team with an Associate Veterinarian! 

What makes us special? Under the dedicated direction Medical Director, Dr. Gaura Shah, and our Practice Administrator, Michele, we run our animal hospital differently. The emphasis we place on creating a genuine work-life balance for our devoted and talented staff, combined with a focus on treating patients and their pet parents as we would treat our own families, helps set us apart from most.

At Melrose Animal Clinic, You Will Love:

• Medical and surgical excellence: Seeing a variety of cases including acute and chronic disease patients, as well as routine and advanced surgical procedures - spay/neuter, mass removals, foreign bodies, dental extractions, etc. 
• A high standard of care: Providing client education and preventive care for wellness patients and offering comprehensive treatment options for sick patients.
• Working with our collaborative, 6 DVM team and skilled support staff in a facility with industry-leading and up-to-date equipment. 
• The ability to be able to pursue your passion for exceptional animal care without sacrificing your schedule and a healthy work-life balance.

Skills, Knowledge & Attributes

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an AVMA accredited university, or equivalent  
• Active veterinarian license to practice in the state of MA, or license-eligible 
• Experienced in companion animal wellness and preventive care medicine 
• A commitment to the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics 

Benefits

• 💲 Competitive ProSal, with total compensation exceeding $180,000+ per year 
• 💸 Sign-on bonus available for experienced candidates
• 🚚 Financial relocation assistance available for candidates making a move
• 🩺 Health/Dental/Vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
• 💼 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
• 💵 Student loan assistance for early career candidates – up to $12,000 per year for 4 years
• 🧑‍🎓 Continuing Education (CE) allowance of $2,500 annually + paid 3 CE days 
• 📜 Licensing & dues paid for state license renewal, DEA, and AVMA membership 
• 📅 Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, and paid parental maternity/paternity leave
• 🧘‍♀️ Wellness and mental health tools to fit your personalized needs with Calm Health, Teladoc, Kindly Human, Fertility Advocacy, and NB Fitness
• 🐾 Pet care discounts for your furry family members