Embrace Your Passion for Healing Join a team of individuals who love what they do, take animal healthcare seriously, and know how to have fun on the job. We are a family-oriented practice that treats our team as individuals. We are growing and well-staffed with support personnel to assist our doctors. Cedarcrest Animal Hospital has been serving the pets and people of Acworth, Georgia, and surrounding communities of Paulding County with veterinary excellence since 2008. Our stunning facility has over 15,000 sq/ft devoted to the care of our clients and patients and the comfort of our team, including; a spacious surgical suite, conference/break room with a full kitchen, open treatment area, separate isolation ward, private doctor’s offices, large kennel, separate boarding for felines, and an indoor/outdoor doggie daycare space. We are also one of the few veterinary hospitals in the area with a Registered Veterinary Technician devoted entirely to surgery. Our vision is to support the well-being of our community and its pets through our commitment to excellent veterinary medicine, building lasting client relationships, and empowering our team members. Why You Want to Work Here Family-friendly practice Ability to practice your medicine, your way Remote access to practice management software, laboratory results, and radiographs Flexibility in hours when needed Well respected practice in the community An experienced management team that truly appreciates and empowers the team No holidays, Sundays, overnights, or on-call Adequate time for appointments and case work-up Experienced, educated, and supportive medical team with over 250 years of veterinary medicine experience. Mentorship available for new grads Hear from Your Future Teammate "Having worked at Cedarcrest Animal Hospital for over 10 years, and now as the Lead Veterinarian, I can honestly say it has been a joy working here. The team is like family and the tight-knit community has been a pleasure to serve. A well-equipped facility and a strong support staff make my job easy. I cannot imagine working anywhere else!" Kelly Qualls, DVM Lead Veterinarian About This Role As an Associate Veterinarian at Cedarcrest Animal Hospital, you will practice exceptional veterinary medicine in a beautiful, modern, state of art facility located in a town you will love to call home. With the latest equipment and technology, a compassionate and talented medical and support team, and a warm, welcoming, and encouraging environment, you will AMAZE our community as a Veterinarian. Description Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort. Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products. Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient. Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, and attend Continuing Education meetings. Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service. Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public. Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet. Requirements Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Georgia Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets Compassionate team player who can uphold a great reputation with clients A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics Proficiency in surgery is a plus Partner & Lead Veterinarian Benefits Veterinarians are guaranteed their base salary, regardless of production, and never owe money at the end of the year. Relocation Assistance Paid Time Off Maternity Leave 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.) Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance Long & Short-term Disability Insurance Professional Liability Coverage TeleDoc - Free Access 24/7 Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE) Growth tracks for leadership development …and much more!