University Animal Clinic is a full-service GP & ER Veterinary Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Our Veterinary Hospital is staffed by a team of dedicated veterinary professionals.  We are looking for a Veterinarian to join our team!

**Open to NEW GRAD candidates -- great Mentorship Program!!

**$90K to $120K Base Salary (varies based on qualifications/experience)

**Great sign-on bonuses!!

University Animal Clinic is a 5-Doctor, AAHA-accredited hospital that offers state-of-the-art medical care.  We pride ourselves as the leaders in providing the latest and most compassionate care for the patients we serve in our community.  This is an exciting opportunity for those who employ both GP and Emergency and like to run at a fast pace!  You will get ample opportunity to grow and advance your skills with our diverse caseload!

About the area:

Lake Charles, Louisiana is a blend of contrasts that magically works together in total harmony. A Cajun personality with a Texas flair. A love for big-city entertainment and a relished joy of nature. Bold and outspoken, yet equally laid-back and homey. Stylish and carefree — a little black dress paired with flip-flops. Lake Charles is the best of Louisiana infused into something irresistible

What we offer:

• Digital Radiology
• Digital dental radiology
• Ultrasound
• Laser Therapy
• Dedicated surgery suite
• Complete in-house lab, as well as IDEXX referral lab

We are excited to explore new ideas in medical procedures and welcome all interests. Our dynamic, talented team of doctors works collaboratively while encouraging new associate's independence.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Professional Liability Coverage, 100%
• Paid Licensing/Professional Dues
• Career growth opportunities
• In-house training with Mentorship Program

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which the applicant is to be employed.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Works collaboratively with hospital team members.
• Makes decisions confidently and effectively.
• Manages time and tasks appropriately.
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth

If you’re passionate about pets, we want to hear from you!

Check us out at www.university-ac.com

About University Animal Clinic

National Veterinary Associates is one of the largest and most respected communities of veterinary hospitals in the world, operating nearly 1,000 hospitals in North America, including in all 50 states, and caring for 8,000,000+ animals annually. NVA is backed by JAB Holding, a leading private equity firm. Each person who joins NVA is motivated by our mission to provide excellent, accessible care to improve the lives of animals and the people who love them. NVA has been extremely successful over its 25+ year history and we’re very excited about our next chapter as we work toward our shared vision of revolutionizing the pet care experience to provide more fulfilling lives for pets, their companions, and our team.

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