Veterinary Career Center

Ad for Associate Veterinarian – Riverside Veterinary Care & Dental Services in Rutland, VT

Join our exceptional team in a community where skiing, hiking, water sports and mountain biking are just minutes away.  With our flexible schedule and accommodating culture, you will have time to enjoy the beautiful Vermont countryside. Housing is very affordable and rush hour is nonexistent.

Our practice is dedicated to practicing a high level of veterinary medicine. Riverside is AAHA accredited with a clientele that trusts our staff and allows us to partner with them in their pet’s care. Check out our positive social media reviews https://www.facebook.com/riversidevetcare/ and our website. https://www.riversidevetcare.com/ 

Our core values are collaborative care, evidence-based medicine and a culture that enhances quality of life for our team.   Our doctors share opinions and knowledge without selfishness or ego.  The senior practice owner has published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery and has achieved ABVP certification.  All of our doctors are dedicated to lifelong learning and enjoy mentoring less experienced associates. 

We highly leverage our technical team.  The whole staff attends rounds each morning which prepares us for the day and ensures good practice communication.  Our team is stable and led by a talented manager. All staff are required to fulfill annual continuing education requirements.  The practice is equipped with digital radiology, ultrasound and a full in house diagnostic laboratory.   Specialists in dermatology ophthalomology and ultrasound see patients at the practice regularly and other specialists are within referral distance.

Our non-corporate practice is seeking a candidate who is attentive and responsive to client concerns.  Active listening skills and positive client interactions, along with clinical competence are the basis of success for our perfect applicant.  Dental skills or an interest in learning these skills is highly desirable. Someone skilled in exotic pet care would be welcomed.  For the right person we offer 3 weeks of vacation, continuing education time off along with a stipend, AVMA, VVMA, VIN dues, 401K and health insurance.    A path to practice partnership is a possibility for the future.    No overnight on call is required.

If interested  please contact our senior practice owner Dr. Carol Gifford at cgifford.dvm@gmail.com. 

Eligible for Vermont veterinary license