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Associate Veterinarian | Clark, PA | $100,000 - $150,000
Atlas is proud to present a standout opportunity to join one of Mercer County's leading privately owned small animal hospitals in Clark, PA. Every so often, a practice comes along that offers the whole package: high-level medicine, real mentorship, and a genuinely good work-life balance, without asking you to trade one for another.
Owned by a husband-and-wife team and nine years in the building, this hospital has quietly earned a name as the most proactive practice in its corner of Pennsylvania. The caseload is the draw. Rather than a conveyor belt of vaccines and ear infections, you will see interesting internal medicine and the kind of complex, second-opinion cases that many GPs turn away. When referral is not affordable or accessible, this team takes the advanced work on in-house, so if you like to manage a case all the way through, it is a rare find.
The facilities back up the medicine: digital X-ray, digital dental radiography, ultrasound with a brand new machine on the way, a dedicated ICU with an oxygen cage, a full surgery suite, multiple exam rooms, and a private comfort room for end-of-life care.
What truly sets this practice apart is the culture. It runs like a teaching hospital, with most technicians being CVTs or in tech school and remarkably low turnover across the team. Mentorship is the norm here, not an afterthought, and new graduates are actively welcomed and set up to succeed. The owners have deliberately built the place to keep people from burning out: straight salary with no production pressure, a supportive low-ego team, and real flexibility in how you shape your week. There are no required weekends and no non-compete.
Key Highlights
If you are interested, hit "Apply" or, for a confidential chat to find out more, simply email ben@atlasconsultancygroup.com or call the office at (980) 202 4966.
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Atlas is proud to present a standout opportunity to join one of Mercer County's leading privately owned small animal hospitals in Clark, PA. Every so often, a practice comes along that offers the whole package: high-level medicine, real mentorship, and a genuinely good work-life balance, without asking you to trade one for another.
Owned by a husband-and-wife team and nine years in the building, this hospital has quietly earned a name as the most proactive practice in its corner of Pennsylvania. The caseload is the draw. Rather than a conveyor belt of vaccines and ear infections, you will see interesting internal medicine and the kind of complex, second-opinion cases that many GPs turn away. When referral is not affordable or accessible, this team takes the advanced work on in-house, so if you like to manage a case all the way through, it is a rare find.
The facilities back up the medicine: digital X-ray, digital dental radiography, ultrasound with a brand new machine on the way, a dedicated ICU with an oxygen cage, a full surgery suite, multiple exam rooms, and a private comfort room for end-of-life care.
What truly sets this practice apart is the culture. It runs like a teaching hospital, with most technicians being CVTs or in tech school and remarkably low turnover across the team. Mentorship is the norm here, not an afterthought, and new graduates are actively welcomed and set up to succeed. The owners have deliberately built the place to keep people from burning out: straight salary with no production pressure, a supportive low-ego team, and real flexibility in how you shape your week. There are no required weekends and no non-compete.
Key Highlights
- A standout clinical caseload with interesting internal medicine, advanced work-ups, and surgery all handled in-house, not just routine wellness
- Excellent diagnostics and facilities: digital X-ray and dental, ultrasound (new machine incoming), a dedicated ICU with oxygen cage, a full surgery suite, and a private comfort room
- A true teaching-hospital culture with hands-on mentorship, led by an owner known regionally for his diagnostic skill
- New graduates actively welcomed and supported, with a roughly one doctor to four or five support staff ratio
- Built to prevent burnout: a straight salary with no production targets means predictable income and no pressure to sell
- Real schedule flexibility, whether that is three longer days, four shorter days, or part-time, all open to conversation
- No required weekends, as the hospital is closed to appointments on weekends
- No non-compete, and a stable, low-turnover team where many staff have stayed for years
- DVM or equivalent degree that allows you to practice veterinary medicine in the US
- You hold, or are eligible for, licensure in Pennsylvania
- A strong case-workup mindset who enjoys diagnostics and more complex medicine, not just routine wellness
- A confident communicator who builds trust with clients and colleagues
- Comfortable in a busy, medically varied setting, whether you are a new graduate or an experienced DVM
- Open to a collaborative, education-focused team and a rural, small-town pace
Benefits
- Competitive straight salary with no production targets, so your income is predictable and there is no pressure to sell
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Student loan and tuition repayment support, approximately $5,000 per year and structured tax-efficiently
- Generous paid time off, plus separate paid sick leave
- Five dedicated continuing education days per year, with CE supported
- Pet perks: medications at cost minus 10 percent, and 50 percent off procedures
- Uniform allowance
- No non-compete, with terms laid out in a clear, detailed offer letter
If you are interested, hit "Apply" or, for a confidential chat to find out more, simply email ben@atlasconsultancygroup.com or call the office at (980) 202 4966.
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Salary : $100,000 - $160,000