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
This position is for a small animal veterinary associate. There is the opportunity to branch out into large animal medicine if interested but it is not required. We have a 4 day work week for both doctors and technicians. There is no after hours on call, with 3 emergency hospitals within a 45 min drive. Each doctor has one surgery day that typically start and end with surgery patients. The surgery doctor is expected see sick patient drop-off appointments in between surgery with back-up from doctors on scheduled appointments. The other 3 days are spent in scheduled appointments. The schedule is a majority of healthy pets with sick pet visits interspersed. We do reserve several "same day" appointments for the unexpected calls. Morning appointments run from 8:20 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Afternoon appointments start at 2 p.m. and run until 5 p.m. Each doctor does take evening appointments on one day of the week, which extend to 6:30 p.m. We really strive to work as a team and respect each other, as we all bring a piece to the table allowing us to care for pets each and every day. Experience is preferred but not required. Mentoring provided and encouraged for new grads. We like our vets to gain knowledge, learn new procedures and we want to help them grow their skill set.