Description
Associate Veterinarian – Small Animal GP
Mentorship Provided | 4-Day Work Week | Employee-Owned
Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii
We are an employee-owned, non-corporate, full-service veterinary hospital in Kailua, Oahu seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our supportive, collaborative team. Our AAHA-accredited hospital offers small animal general practice, exotics medicine, and emergency care, making this an excellent opportunity for a new graduate or early-career veterinarian looking to grow with strong mentorship and real work-life balance.
This is a place where you can build confidence as a doctor and enjoy living in one of the most beautiful communities in Hawaii.
Kailua offers an unbeatable lifestyle with world-class beaches minutes from the hospital, a laid-back, walkable town with great food, easy access to hiking and outdoor activities and strong sense of community—perfect for settling in and staying long term.
Mentorship & Growth
We believe great veterinarians are developed through support, not pressure.
You’ll receive:
- Hands-on mentorship with experienced doctors tailored to your needs
- Gradual caseload ramp-up based on your comfort level
- Daily access to senior clinicians for questions and case support
- Supported exposure to emergency and exotics medicine
- You’ll never be expected to manage cases beyond your experience without support.
About Our Hospital
- Employee-owned and doctor-led (not corporately owned)
- Full-service 24-hour care: GP, exotics, and emergency medicine
- Emphasis on quality medicine and client relationships
- State-of-the-art equipment including full lab, digital x-ray, endoscopy, ultrasound, CO2 laser
- Collaborative team culture with well-trained support staff
- Strong, loyal client base
Position Details
- 4-day work week with no on-call
- Competitive base salary + production (no negative accrual)
- CE allowance
- Paid time off
- Medical, licensing, DEA, and professional dues covered
- Generous retirement through our ESOP and 401(k) with match
Requirements
Who We’re Looking For
- DVM or VMD licensed or license-eligible in Hawaii
- Enjoys the variety of veterinary medicine including medicine, surgery, dentistry and exotics
- Strong communication skills
- Team-oriented, growth-minded approach to medicine
