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Working at West Asheville Family Vet
Working at West Asheville Family Vet is an enriching experience where culture matters. Join our dynamic team of compassionate veterinary experts dedicated to providing exceptional care for our furry friends. We value a supportive environment where teamwork thrives, and our commitment to work-life balance ensures you can excel professionally while enjoying a fulfilling personal life. Come be a part of a rewarding workplace where your passion for animals meets a fun and supportive team atmosphere. Take a look at our available positions below!
Living in Asheville
Living in West Asheville, NC, offers a unique blend of small-town charm and vibrant urban culture. Nestled in the picturesque mountains of North Carolina, this eclectic neighborhood is known for its diverse community, locally-owned shops, and thriving arts scene. Residents enjoy easy access to outdoor activities like hiking and biking, as well as a plethora of farm-to-table restaurants, craft breweries, and cozy coffee shops. With its tree-lined streets and historic homes, West Asheville exudes a laid-back atmosphere perfect for those seeking a balance between nature and city living.
Open Positions
Veterinarian
You’d do anything for your family. At West Asheville Family Vet, we feel the same. Each one of our patients receives personal care from a team of experts that will treat your pet like their own. We are a top-of-the-line animal hospital for pets in West Asheville, Candler, Woodfin, and surrounding cities. Our facility was built in 2021 with state-of-the-art tech, no animal hospital in Buncombe County offers better technology than WAFV.
Position Purpose:
We are currently a two-doctor practice, and we are very excited to add a new veterinarian to our team! We are seeking a personable, enthusiastic, and motivated associate veterinarian to join our team! We welcome veterinarians of all experience levels as our doctors are enthusiastic to share their knowledge and mentor a recent graduate.
Our hospital would be great for DVMs of varying interests as our services provided include a wide array of preventative medicine, wellness care, dentistry, and surgery. We have a wonderful work environment and a leadership team to support your goals. Our staff is very friendly, collaborative, and considerate. We take pride in our long-standing and dedicated clientele that allows us to practice quality medicine
Essential Responsibilities:
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Interpret diagnostic 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.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- 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.
Benefits Offered:
- 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
Pay Range: $ USD $100,000.00 – USD $120,000.00 /Yr.
Externship
You’d do anything for your family. At West Asheville Family Vet, we feel the same. Each one of our patients receives personal care from a team of experts that will treat your pet like their own. We are a top-of-the-line animal hospital for pets in West Asheville, Candler, Woodfin, and surrounding cities. Our facility was built in 2021 with state-of-the-art tech, no animal hospital in Buncombe County offers better technology than WAFV.
Position Purpose
Come extern with us! Heartland Veterinary Partners’ Externship Program works to provide 1st-4th year veterinary students with hands-on experience and mentorship to help have them ‘practice ready’ by their first day in practice. Externships are typically 2 weeks long and Heartland will cover the cost of lodging if needed. Length of externship is flexible & we can support your preceptorship documentation as well.
Requirements/Qualifications
Eligibility
Must be currently enrolled in an AVMA Accredited Veterinary School
Must be able to provide student PLIT