Associate Veterinarian (FT and PT)
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Apple Tree Animal Clinic | Ranson, WV
Apple Tree Animal Clinic is looking for a full-time and/or part-time Associate Veterinarian to join our independently owned small-animal practice.
We are growing and expanding our availability to include later evening appointments and Saturday hours of approximately 4–6 hours . This is a growth position designed to increase access for our clients while maintaining a sustainable schedule for our team.
Why Apple Tree?
We are a privately owned practice , and that matters.
Our decisions are made locally by people who actually work in the hospital. Our veterinarians have a voice in how medicine is practiced, how workflows are structured, and how the practice continues to grow.
We are also a Veterinary Management Groups (VMG) member practice , reflecting our commitment to strong independent practice management, continued improvement, and long-term sustainability.
Our staff is one of our greatest strengths. We have an efficient, motivated, experienced, and caring team that works hard to support our doctors and keep the day moving.
We value efficiency without sacrificing compassion, communication, or quality of care.
What You’ll Be Doing
Our associates enjoy the variety of general practice, including:
Preventive and wellness care
Sick and urgent-care visits
Internal medicine
Dentistry
Soft-tissue surgery
Digital radiography
Ultrasound
In-house and reference laboratory diagnostics
Chronic disease management
Senior and quality-of-life care
Special interests are welcome, and we are happy to support veterinarians who want to grow in particular areas of medicine.
Full-Time Starting Base: $115,000 + 20% Production
Our ProSal compensation structure provides the security of a guaranteed base while rewarding productivity.
Starting guaranteed base salary: $115,000
20% production
Base may be adjusted based on experience
For example, a veterinarian producing $700,000 annually would earn approximately $140,000 in annual compensation , with additional earning potential as production increases.
Part-time compensation will be structured based on schedule and hours worked.
Full-Time Benefits
- Full-time associates receive:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- IRA retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off
- ProSal compensation with 20% production
- Employee benefits and discounts
- Supportive, privately owned practice environment
- Opportunity to help shape the future of the practice
Schedule
- We are open to both full-time and part-time candidates .
- We are specifically looking to expand:
- Later afternoon/evening availability
- Saturday availability of approximately 4–6 hours
- Regular weekday coverage
- For part-time veterinarians, we are open to discussing:
- Fewer days per week
- Predictable weekly shifts
- Evening-only availability
- Saturday-only availability
- A combination that works well for both the veterinarian and the practice
- This could be an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to remain in clinical medicine without committing to a traditional full-time schedule.
Requirements
- Applicants must:
- Hold a DVM or equivalent veterinary degree
- Be licensed or eligible for licensure in West Virginia
- Be eligible to obtain and maintain required state and federal prescribing credentials
- Provide compassionate, high-quality patient care
- Communicate effectively with clients and coworkers
- Work well within a collaborative team
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records
- Be dependable, accountable, and professional
- Be willing to contribute to some evening and/or Saturday coverage
- Be motivated to develop and maintain a productive caseload while preserving appropriate standards of care
Preferred, But Not Required
Small-animal general practice experience
Confidence with routine surgery and dentistry
Interest in developing additional clinical skills
Experience with ultrasound, dentistry, surgery, internal medicine, or other general-practice procedures
Who Fits Well Here?
We would love to meet a veterinarian who is:
Compassionate
Practical
Motivated
Collaborative
Comfortable communicating with clients
Appreciative of a capable support staff
Interested in practicing good medicine without a corporate playbook
You do not need to practice exactly like everyone else to fit here.
We want someone who cares about their patients, treats people well, takes ownership of their cases, and wants to be part of a team that is continuing to grow.
If you are looking for more autonomy, a strong support team, a flexible opportunity, or simply want to see what independent practice feels like, we would love to meet you.
About Apple Tree Animal Clinic
Full-service veterinary hospital serving dogs, cats, and goats in Ranson, West Virginia.
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