Overview
Nestled along the tranquil banks of the majestic Connecticut River, Walpole Veterinary Hospital provides compassionate care for cherished pets, animal companions and livestock in Walpole, New Hampshire and the surrounding country side. Our practice has a team of three dedicated veterinarians, providing comprehensive and personalized healthcare for a variety of beloved creatures, from loyal dogs and curious cats to farm animals. With a deep-rooted passion for animals and a wealth of expertise in veterinary medicine, our team delivers top-notch services encompassing preventive care, diagnostics, and surgery. But our dedication extends beyond the walls of our clinic. Situated amidst the breathtaking natural beauty of New Hampshire's landscape, our practice draws inspiration from the serene surroundings, fostering a healing environment where both pets and owners can feel at ease. We also appreciate a work-life balance, providing a 4 day work week for our vets and no small animal on call.
Walpole is on the banks of the Connecticut with 5 minute access to I-91. Only 2 hours from the coast and Boston, MA and only 3 hours from Portland, ME, a weekend away of entertainment is but a short drive. We also have local trails for hiking, trail running or mountain biking, with some of the best biking in New England within a 2 hour drive. The winter also provides a plethora of outdoor activities both local and in the mountains as we are located between the Green and White Mountains.
Requirements
Large Animal Associate -- Four day work week with shared on call for large animal. Two nights a week and every 3rd to 4th weekend on call. The on call schedule is fairly quiet. Eighty-five percent mobile work with a barn at the hospital for pigs and small ruminants. You will have a work station at the hospital paperwork/callbacks, etc. A laptop is provided and we use Neovet cloud based software for use off site if needed. We run 2 Toyota Tacoma's with Bowie units. The majority of large animal work is with dairy cattle with some beef cattle, goats, sheep and pigs. We inspect flocks for a local poultry company, so we are unable to see birds of any type. A bulk of the week is reproduction on dairy farms utilizing trans-rectal Easi-Scan linear probes and goggles. If interested in small animal medicine the opportunity to branch out is possible but not required.