Job Description

Associate Veterinarian - Helping Hands Veterinary Surgery & DentistryAre you passionate about surgery and dentistry and looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? Helping Hands is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and enthusiastic Associate Veterinarian to join our mission-driven team.At Helping Hands, we believe every pet deserves access to high-quality care. Our model focuses on providing exceptional surgical and dental services at an affordable cost—helping improve patient outcomes and reducing the heartbreaking need for economic euthanasia.

Why Join Helping Hands?

• High Surgical & Dental Volume
  Grow, refine, and expand your skill set with a diverse caseload and opportunities to learn new techniques.
• Freedom to Practice Medicine
  Our fixed-price structure eliminates financial pressure and allows you to focus purely on delivering the best care for each patient.
• A True Work/Life Balance
  Enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule with no required nights or weekends. Optional compensated emergency shifts are available—but never expected.
• Flexibility That Fits Your Life
  Full-time and part-time opportunities available

What You’ll Do

• Confidently perform a wide range of soft tissue surgeries.
• Interpret dental radiographs and perform multi-rooted extractions with proficiency.
• Provide an exceptional level of care to every patient.
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians and local partners.
• Embody and champion the mission, values, and standards of Helping Hands.
• Follow hospital policies and uphold high-quality medical recordkeeping.
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

What We’re Looking For

• DVM or equivalent degree
• A minimum of 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience
• Active, in-good-standing state veterinary license

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: $110,000–$150,000 per year
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus options for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match
• Professional Growth: Generous Continuing Education Program, AVMA Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT), and VIN membership provided
• Work–Life Balance: Paid time off—including sick, personal, vacation, and continuing education days
• Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program, team member pet-care discounts, and more

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

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