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ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN Independently Owned Practice $120,000 Guaranteed Base Four-Day Work Week

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ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN

$120,000 GUARANTEED BASE  |  PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITY  |  FOUR-DAY WORK WEEK  |  INDEPENDENTLY OWNED

JOIN A PRACTICE OWNER PEOPLE CHOOSE TO FOLLOW
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Some practice owners buy hospitals. Others inspire people to build them together.

When Dr. Klesius purchased Fairview Animal Hospital, something remarkable happened. Several members of her former team — including her current practice manager, a highly skilled Registered Veterinary Technician — left secure positions to join her.

Why? Because great leaders attract great people.

Dr. Klesius has earned a reputation for practicing outstanding medicine, communicating exceptionally well with clients, and genuinely caring about the people she works beside. She believes a successful veterinary hospital is built on trust, teamwork, integrity, and treating every client, patient, and team member with respect.

Today, she's building more than a veterinary practice. She's creating the kind of hospital veterinarians are proud to call home.

PROUDLY INDEPENDENT. PURPOSEFULLY DIFFERENT.
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If you've grown tired of corporate policies, production quotas, and decisions made by people who've never stepped into your exam room, you'll appreciate what makes Fairview Animal Hospital different.

We're proudly independently owned, giving our doctors the opportunity to practice medicine with professional autonomy while helping shape the future of the hospital. Our associates aren't simply employees — they're valued colleagues whose ideas matter.

Our building was damaged by Hurricane Helene and the accompanying flooding in 2024 — but the silver lining was renovations we'd already been planning got fast-tracked. We're investing in advanced technology, strengthening our team, enhancing the client experience, and creating one of Western North Carolina's most welcoming, top-quality companion animal hospitals.

We've also engaged a nationally recognized veterinary management consultant to help sharpen our culture, hospitality, leadership development, and operational excellence. We believe exceptional medicine begins with an exceptional team.

Despite practicing from a flood-damaged building under repair last year, Fairview Animal Hospital still generated outstanding medical revenue and client growth — proof of our clients' loyalty, our reputation, and the opportunity ahead. Where many practices are stagnating, we're growing.

A TEAM YOU'LL WANT TO WORK WITH
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Culture isn't something we talk about once a year. It's how we make decisions every day.

Dr. Klesius is deeply committed to a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and challenged to grow professionally. We invest in continuing education for our ENTIRE team — not just the medical staff.

Our practice manager is an experienced RVT who understands both outstanding medicine and exceptional team leadership. Collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual respect are simply how we do business.

We run on Digitail practice management software, so our team communicates efficiently, streamlines workflows, and spends more time focused on patient care.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
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We're seeking an experienced clinician who combines excellent medical judgment with genuine compassion for both pets and people.

Our ideal associate:
- Has strong medical, surgical, and dental skills
- Practices low-stress, Fear Free® patient handling
- Communicates confidently and compassionately with clients and staff
- Enjoys collaborating with a supportive team
- Appreciates autonomy while maintaining high standards of care
- Wants the flexibility to be either a moderate or high producer
- Enjoys helping shape a practice rather than simply working in one
- Is licensed to practice in NC

Whether you're highly experienced or would appreciate mentorship in select areas, you'll find an owner who enjoys teaching, collaborating, and continually improving the practice.

PRACTICE MEDICINE WITH THE SUPPORT YOU DESERVE
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You'll have the freedom to practice medicine within the hospital's standard of care, alongside an owner passionate about exceptional medicine, thoughtful leadership, and continuous improvement.

Unlike corporate practices, decisions are made in the hospital — not in a boardroom. Your ideas matter here.

Our hospital offers:
New digital radiography
Complete IDEXX in-house laboratory — Catalyst®, ProCyte®, SediVue®
Dentalaire Prestige dental cart with digital dental radiography
Tonovet Plus
Visiting specialists in surgery, ophthalmology, and cardiology
Supportive licensed veterinary technicians
Ongoing equipment investment — including a new ultrasound for the right clinician
Clients who love and invest in their pets' care

A SCHEDULE THAT SUPPORTS QUALITY MEDICINE — AND QUALITY OF LIFE
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Great veterinary care shouldn't come at the expense of your personal life.

Our doctors enjoy:
Four-day work week
One Saturday morning each month
No emergency duty
No evening appointments
Protected administrative time built into every day
Dedicated lunch break
Appointment lengths based on patient needs, not the clock — routine visits run 20–40 minutes, so you have time to educate, diagnose, and practice medicine without feeling rushed

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
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We know experienced veterinarians expect transparency, so here's exactly what we offer.

STARTING COMPENSATION
Guaranteed base salary of $120,000 for your first six months as you build your client base
Transition to a highly competitive base-plus-production model when you're ready
Flexibility to be a moderate or high producer — we work with you

BENEFITS
Three weeks paid vacation
Six paid holidays
$2,500 annual continuing education allowance
AVMA, NCVMA, DEA, and NC licensing fees paid
VIN membership
Professional liability insurance
Uniform allowance
Employer health insurance contribution
Retirement contribution
Comprehensive benefits package valued at more than $19,000 annually

Drug screening and background checks are required for all staff.

WHY FAIRVIEW?
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Nestled just minutes from Asheville, NC, Fairview offers the best of both worlds — a peaceful rural lifestyle with quick access to one of the Southeast's most vibrant mountain communities.

When you're not caring for patients, enjoy:
- The Blue Ridge Parkway
- Hiking, mountain biking, and waterfalls
- Outstanding restaurants and breweries
- Live music, arts, and festivals
- A thriving food and cultural scene
- Excellent emergency and specialty referral hospitals nearby

For your family: the Asheville area boasts some of the highest-rated schools in the state, top-quality healthcare, and a thriving business community — strong in healthcare, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, hospitality, and tourism.

BUILD SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY
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There are plenty of associate positions out there. Very few offer the chance to help shape the future of an independently owned practice where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your work truly matters.

Whether you're an experienced clinician or someone who thrives with thoughtful mentorship, you'll find an owner who fits the bill at Fairview Animal Hospital.

"I believe veterinary medicine should be rewarding — for our patients, our clients, and our team. My goal is to build a hospital where people feel respected, supported, and excited to come to work each day. If that sounds like the practice you've been searching for, I'd love to meet you."
— Dr. Elaine Klesius

APPLY TODAY
Send your CV and cover letter to our practice consultant, Debbie Boone, BS, CPVM
[email protected]