Associate Veterinarian

Company Description

If you’re looking for a veterinary team that’s as passionate about animals as you are, you’ve found your people! At Animal Care Associates, we don’t just practice medicine—we elevate it, bringing energy, expertise, and a whole lot of heart to every case. Our AAHA-accredited hospital is staffed by knowledgeable, hardworking professionals who love what they do—and it shows. The team culture? Think clear communication, a positive environment, and an incredibly supportive group who value one another. If you’re a dedicated, reliable, and enthusiastic animal lover who wants to work with an amazing team and make a real impact, this is the place for you.

Our practice is equipped with advanced tools and technology that allow us to provide top-tier care for a wide variety of patients, ensuring both routine and complex cases can be handled with precision and efficiency.

• State-of-the-art Idexx laboratory (CBC, Sedivue, Chemistry)
• Digital radiography
• Companion therapeutic laser
• Doppler ultrasound
• Ellman radio-surgical equipment

We are dedicated to offering high-quality medical and surgical care to our clients, while ensuring outstanding service every step of the way. We are proud to have achieved AAHA Accreditation since 1993.

• Medical Autonomy - lead the team, your way! 
• General Practice that sees small animals, exotics, & pocket pets
• 4 DVM clinic with dedicated support staff
• Closed on weekends and great work-life balance
• OFFERING SIGN-ON BONUS, RELOCATION ASSISTANCE, STUDENT LOAN ASSISTANCE, FUTURE OWNERSHIP OPTIONS, ETC!

Services Include: Routine Care, In-house Diagnostics, Surgery, Ultrasound, Dentistry, X-Ray, Internal Medicine, Boarding & more!

Learn More About Our Hospital!

Charleston, West Virginia offers scenic beauty, a vibrant arts scene, and outdoor escapes like Kanawha State Forest. Explore local flavors at Capitol Market, catch a show at the Clay Center, or dive into history at the State Museum. Festivals, live music, and a welcoming community make life here special. Plus, with the New River Gorge just a short drive away, world-class hiking and rafting are always within reach. Charleston is the perfect place to call home.

Job Description

• Full Time, Part-Time or Relief Veterinarian
• Proficient in general medicine, surgery and dentistry
• Experience preferred but new graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply!

We offer our veterinarians:

• Flexible Scheduling & Medical Autonomy
• Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance program & personal pet care discounts)
• Future Ownership Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation 
• DVM Mentor Network
• Paid CE Allowance & Professional Dues
• A Network of Support: Backed by a powerful network named one of Inc.'s Best Workplaces 2025! 

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
• Active veterinary state license
• Current DEA License preferred but not required
• USDA Accreditation preferred but not required

Additional Information

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Company Policy Forbids Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.

Special Working Conditions:

• Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer for long periods of time.
• Ability to be confident around animals (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc. Candidate to confirm species treated with practice leadership for additional clarity.)
• Client needs and work volume may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position may require special working hours, including working weekends, evenings and/or holidays.
• Must have mental capacity and processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately high. Ear plugs will be available upon request. 
• Job requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform required duties while working.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate other equipment as required.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Hospital teammates are routinely exposed to a variety of animals that may bite, kick or scratch, and on occasion, may be exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological or zoonotic hazards and/or medication/controlled substances.