Associate Veterinarian
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian | Compassion-Focused + Comprehensive Care | Helena, MT
Want to practice caring, well-rounded medicine in a clinic that treats pets like family? Animal Center Veterinary Hospital in Helena, MT brings decades of experience, modern diagnostics, and a focus on education and community care.
About Us
- Serving the greater Helena area since the late 1960's, with over 80 years of combined doctor experience
- Full spectrum of services: wellness & vaccinations, diagnostics, surgery, dental/oral care, exotic & avian medicine
- Equipped with in-house lab and imaging capabilities
- Strong emphasis on client education, preventive care, and compassionate treatment
Requirements
What You'll Do
- Provide preventive, diagnostic, medical, surgical and dental care
- Serve as a trusted adviser to clients with clear education and recommendations
- Collaborate with experienced doctors to grow your skills
Ideal Candidate
- DVM or equivalent, licensed or eligible in Montana
- Strong communicator who values client trust and education
- Compassionate toward patients of all types (includes exotics/avian)
- New grads encouraged to apply
Benefits & Compensation
What We Offer
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- CE stipend, PTO, and reimbursement of licensure, DEA, and professional dues
- AVMA PLIT coverage, EAP, and personal pet discounts
- In-house mentorship programs and EAP wellness initiatives
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, medical, surgical, and dental care to patients. Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing clear education and treatment recommendations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
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