What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Veterinarian position at Big Rock Veterinary Hospital?
Overview
Are you a motivated DVM looking to embark on an exciting veterinary career in a supportive and collaborative environment? This position is available beginning Summer 2025! Newly graduated Veterinarians, including Class of 2025 Graduates, are strongly encouraged to apply!
Why Choose Big Rock Veterinary Hospital?
Compassionate & Collaborative Environment: At Big Rock, we foster an atmosphere where our team is always striving to do their best. We value ongoing education, client communication, and teamwork to ensure our clients can make informed decisions for their pets.
While we primarily serve dogs and cats, our practice also welcomes exotic pets, thanks to our Dr. Goncz, who has expertise in reptiles, birds, and pocket pets! As we aim for AAHA accreditation and Feline VMA (formerly AAFP) Cat Friendly Practice recognition by 2025-26, you have the unique opportunity to grow with us.
For our new Veterinarians, we’ve established a premier, customized mentorship program, unlike any other program in veterinary medicine. From a dedicated clinical mentor to a plethora of mentorship resources, our mentorship program has everything you need to succeed.
- Customized Year-Long Mentorship Program to fit your unique talents, goals, and needs
- Clinical Mentors act as your coach to provide goal setting, professional development, clinical & surgical mentorship, and schedule management to fit your pace & progress
- Weekly Meeting With Your Mentor
- Work together on goal setting and reflection
- Weekly Virtual Rounds open to all recent grads
- Customized emphasis on overcoming common clinical challenges, critical thinking as a recent grad, and a spectrum of clinical topics & development
- Meet other new and recent grads to develop a peer network of support
- On-Demand Learning: 100's of videos, webinars, and eLearning available in the MPower Learning system
Equipment & Facilities:
- Four exam rooms (expanding to six soon), all equipped with computers.
- State-of-the-art surgical suite with monitoring equipment including ECG and SPO2.
- Advanced diagnostic tools like digital radiographs, in-house lab, and ultrasound.
What We Offer:
Surgical Opportunities You can expect to perform routine surgeries including spays, neuters, mass removals, and more.
Flexible Appointment Lengths: 30-minute appointments for wellness and sick visits, 40 minutes for exotics, and 1 hour for behavior consults or second opinions.
Supportive Team Culture: We prioritize a fun and upbeat team environment where open communication is encouraged!
Lifestyle & Community:
Nestled in the charming borough of New Brighton, you’ll enjoy access to local restaurants, coffee shops, and a vibrant community. The surrounding areas boast fantastic outdoor activities including hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking, and camping near beautifully maintained parks.
Requirements:
- Recent graduation from an accredited veterinary school (DVM)
- 2025 New Grads encouraged to apply!
- Active PA License in good standing
Location: New Brighton, PA (25 miles northwest of Pittsburgh)
If this Veterinarian role sounds like what you have been waiting for - Please Apply Today for consideration
