
Associate Veterinarian – Hockessin, Delaware
Practice Exceptional Medicine. Build Lasting Relationships. Grow Your Career.
If you're looking for a practice where quality medicine, meaningful client relationships, and genuine teamwork come first, this opportunity offers exactly that. Join a well-established, privately owned small animal practice that values individualized patient care over corporate protocols and gives veterinarians the autonomy to practice medicine the right way.
Whether you're an experienced veterinarian seeking clinical freedom or a newer graduate looking for hands-on mentorship, you'll be supported by an experienced owner who enjoys teaching and helping associates build confidence while developing their own medical style.
What you can expect
Compensation & Benefits
Why Hockessin, Delaware?
Hockessin offers the charm of suburban living with convenient access to Wilmington, Philadelphia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Enjoy excellent schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a loyal client base that values personalized veterinary care. It's an ideal location for veterinarians seeking both professional fulfillment and an outstanding quality of life.
Connect
Exceptional veterinary medicine starts with exceptional people. If you're passionate about providing personalized care, enjoy working alongside a collaborative team, and want the freedom to practice medicine your way, we'd love to hear from you. Contact erinb@dvmrs.com

Avian * Aquatics * Bovine * Canine * Equine * Exotics
Feline * Swine * Wildlife * Zoo * Academia * Lab Animal
DVM is a National Veterinary Consultation and Search Firm with over 30 years of experience. We consult and recruit the best candidates for our clients to meet their specific needs.
Our company gathers competitive intelligence, identifies, engages, and builds a talent pipeline of passive candidates and converts them to active candidates for our clients. Few other organizations have the laser-focus on veterinary recruiting our firm has.
We use our proprietary client requirements model for our work. Our executive search firm’s proven five-fold model provides a complete comprehensive picture of company and candidate compatibility. By design, it provides a holistic approach and offers the greatest flexibility to our clients. Additionally, the model can be customized to meet our clients’ specific hiring requirements.
Our methodology provides you with a dedicated senior recruiter who will guide you through the entire process. Over the course of interviewing, DVM’s mission partner will be entirely devoted to sourcing you the strongest Veterinarians in the market. Other agencies cast the widest net possible and dedicate less than 2 hours a day per role. DVM fully commits 9 hours a day to filling your position. Further, we only seek passive candidates, ensuring access to professionals with the greatest experience in your industry.