What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Veterinarian- Indian Hills Animal Clinic position at Heartland Veterinary Partners?
Practice
At Indian Hills Animal Clinic, we offer pet wellness care based on the belief that prevention is the best means to protect your pet’s well-being while minimizing the lifetime cost of care. This includes comprehensive semi-annual physical exams, laboratory work, nutritional counseling, specialized care for senior-aged pets, balanced vaccines, microchip pet identification, and a variety of other veterinary services.
Position Purpose
Associate Veterinarian – Full-Time
Indian Hills Animal Clinic is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative, patient-focused small animal practice in North Tuscaloosa. This role offers a flexible schedule, strong team support, and the opportunity to practice high-quality, prevention-based medicine in a positive, well-established environment.
We are new graduate friendly and provide meaningful mentorship, hands-on guidance, and a team culture that values growth, learning, and open collaboration. Our doctors are supported by an experienced staff that prioritizes communication and teamwork, allowing you to focus on delivering excellent patient care and building lasting client relationships.
Located in a beautiful, community-centered practice, Indian Hills Animal Clinic is committed to supporting veterinarians at every stage of their career while staying true to what matters most — compassionate care, strong medicine, and a supportive team.
Essential Responsibilities
USD $130,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.
At Indian Hills Animal Clinic, we offer pet wellness care based on the belief that prevention is the best means to protect your pet’s well-being while minimizing the lifetime cost of care. This includes comprehensive semi-annual physical exams, laboratory work, nutritional counseling, specialized care for senior-aged pets, balanced vaccines, microchip pet identification, and a variety of other veterinary services.
Position Purpose
Associate Veterinarian – Full-Time
Indian Hills Animal Clinic is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative, patient-focused small animal practice in North Tuscaloosa. This role offers a flexible schedule, strong team support, and the opportunity to practice high-quality, prevention-based medicine in a positive, well-established environment.
We are new graduate friendly and provide meaningful mentorship, hands-on guidance, and a team culture that values growth, learning, and open collaboration. Our doctors are supported by an experienced staff that prioritizes communication and teamwork, allowing you to focus on delivering excellent patient care and building lasting client relationships.
Located in a beautiful, community-centered practice, Indian Hills Animal Clinic is committed to supporting veterinarians at every stage of their career while staying true to what matters most — compassionate care, strong medicine, and a supportive team.
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.
- 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.
- 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
USD $130,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.
Salary : $130,000 - $140,000