Up to $30,000 Sign-on bonus, Veterinarian-Village Veterinary Center
Listed compensation
$100,000–$110,000 annually
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on_site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Practice
At Village Veterinary Center, we believe that compassion, understanding, and sensitivity are essential components of veterinary care. We’ve worked hard to develop a comprehensive system of care that combines state-of-the-art medicine with a warm, personal touch right here in Youngsville and Lafayette, LA.
We are proud to be an AAHA accredited small animal practice, joining roughly 10% of all veterinary hospitals in surpassing 900 standards of excellence.
Position Purpose
- Associate Veterinarian –Village Veterinary Center2040 Bonin Rd, Youngsville, Louisiana 70592
- Salary: $100,000–$110,000 annuallySign-On Bonus: Up to $30,000
Village Veterinary Center in beautiful Youngsville, Louisiana, is seeking an experienced, compassionate Associate Veterinarian to join our thriving, community-focused practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated DVM with a passion for patient care!
Why Join Us
- Supportive Team: Work with skilled, collaborative technicians and a doctor-focused leadership team.
- Well-Equipped Practice: Modern facility featuring advanced diagnostics and treatment technology.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling in a practice that values your time outside the clinic.
- Professional Growth: Access continuing education, mentorship, and leadership development support.
Compensation Package
- Associate DVM
- Salary: $100,000–$110,000 (based on experience)
- $30,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Salary Draw + Quarterly True-Up
What We’re Looking For
- DVM or VMD degree
- Active or eligible for Louisiana veterinary licensure
- All experience levels welcome to apply for the associate position
- Excellent communicator and team player
- Committed to delivering personalized, high-quality care
At Village Veterinary Center, we believe in teamwork, integrity, and building lasting client relationships. Whether you're looking to deepen your clinical expertise or step into a leadership role, we offer the support and flexibility to help you thrive.
Apply today and let’s talk about how we can support your veterinary career—now and into the future.
Essential Responsibilities
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
- Benefits Offered
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Relocation assistance available
Pay Range
USD $95,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.
Key Responsibilities
Examine and treat companion animals to diagnose and manage diseases or injuries using advanced diagnostic equipment. Provide preventative care advice, perform surgeries, and maintain detailed medical records while ensuring ethical compliance.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited institution and possess a valid Louisiana veterinary license. Strong communication skills and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Up to $30,000 Sign-on bonus, Veterinarian-Village Veterinary Center at Village Veterinary Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,966 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 49 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 69% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 22.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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