Seeking an Associate Veterinarian in Beautiful New Castle, DE!

‘Associate’ means a co-worker, partner, ally - and that is exactly what we are looking for at Red Lion Veterinary Hospital! Providing top-quality medicine at reasonable prices since 1978, we remain committed to doing everything we can to help nurture the bond you share with your beloved companion! Specializing in small animal care, Red Lion is an 8-doctor practice looking to take on one more associate veterinarian to complete our team! New grads are encouraged to apply, as we have ample opportunity for mentorship!

About the Area:

Founded in 1640, the historic city of New Castle, DE is centrally located to parks, rivers, shopping, restaurants, historical monuments, museums, and more! If you enjoy outdoor activities, New Castle boasts plenty of beautiful parks and hiking trails and sits on the Delaware River. If you prefer the city life, major cities such as Wilmington, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. are all within a 2-hour drive. Downtown, you will find lots of opportunities to eat at delicious local restaurants, shop at some of our favorite neighborhood storefronts and, of course, visit our museums and historical sites. With so many opportunities right in your backyard, New Castle is a great place to call home!

What We Can Offer:

• Thorough, hands-on mentorship for new grads, including training in surgery
• An emphasis on client education and excellence in medicine
• A phenomenal, supportive team of co-workers with great company culture. We love working in a cohesive environment where everyone’s opinion is heard and matters!
• Work/Life balance
• Doctor camaraderie. Our skilled DVMs work best when we work together on cases.
• The ability to offer outstanding medical and surgical care for our patients while offering an exceptional customer experience
• A medley of cases ranging from preventative care to critical care. Our DVMs love a challenge and are never bored!
• In-house lab equipment, digital x-rays and dental radiographs

Perks of Working with Us:

• Generous signing bonus and relocation assistance available
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with shared premiums
• Practice-sponsored life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility with employer match
• Annual continuing education stipend
• Paid time-off for personal use and to attend CE
• In-house development programs for new graduates, experienced Associates, and Medical Directors
• Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with wellness initiatives
• Paid AVMA PLIT policy coverage
• Reimbursement of all licensure and DEA fees
• Reimbursement of professional membership dues
• Personal pet discounts

What You Can Offer:

• A current (or 4th year student) DVM/VMD with the ability to practice in Delaware
• A passion for being a team player with the willingness to collaborate on new ideas
• Great interpersonal skills, excels at client satisfaction and gets along great with staff
• Focused on quality patient care

About Blue River PetCare

Blue River PetCare's mission is to provide a long-term home for local practices that selling owners have worked so hard to build. We are dedicated to retaining the culture of each of our hospitals in addition to the local practice of medicine. We do this by ensuring each hospital has complete medical autonomy with their choice of protocols, therapies, inventory items, vendors and even management software. We also focus on our employees’ health and well-being as much as we do the pets we treat. We would love to hear from you!

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