Associate Veterinarian – Lake Charles, Louisiana
Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site
Salary: $115,000–$135,000 per year
Monthly Production Bonus with No Negative Accrual | Comprehensive Benefits | 401(k) Match | CE Support | Structured Mentorship
About the Role
An AAHA-accredited small animal practice in Lake Charles, Louisiana is seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join its collaborative veterinary team.
The position offers a base salary of $115,000–$135,000 per year plus a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual, alongside comprehensive healthcare, retirement benefits, continuing education support, and structured mentorship.
Veterinarians will have opportunities to manage a varied caseload encompassing general practice, urgent care, surgery, orthopedics, and advanced diagnostics, with specialist consultation available for more complex cases.
Both new graduates and experienced veterinarians are encouraged to apply.
About the Practice
This AAHA-accredited small animal hospital is committed to maintaining high standards of patient care, clinical medicine, and client communication.
The practice provides comprehensive small animal medicine alongside urgent care, advanced diagnostics, general surgery, and orthopedic procedures, offering excellent clinical variety and opportunities to develop advanced skills.
Veterinarians also have access to Radiology and Ophthalmology consultation, providing additional support when managing complex cases and allowing for a collaborative approach to diagnosis and treatment.
Structured continuing education, mentorship, and leadership development pathways are available for veterinarians looking to expand their clinical expertise or progress their careers.
Responsibilities
Examine, diagnose, and treat small animal patients
Develop individualised diagnostic and treatment plans
Provide preventative and routine wellness care
Manage general practice and urgent care cases
Perform appropriate medical and surgical procedures
Participate in the management of orthopedic cases where appropriate
Utilise advanced diagnostic resources to support clinical decision-making
Collaborate with Radiology and Ophthalmology consultants on complex cases
Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets
Clearly communicate examination findings, diagnoses, and treatment recommendations
Educate clients regarding preventative healthcare and ongoing treatment
Maintain accurate and timely patient medical records
Collaborate effectively with veterinarians and paraprofessional team members
Maintain high standards of veterinary medicine and patient care
Candidate Profile
Applicants should hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and possess, or be eligible to obtain, a valid Louisiana veterinary licence in good standing.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practising high-quality small animal medicine.
New graduate veterinarians are encouraged to apply, with structured mentorship, continuing education, and access to experienced clinical resources available to support their development.
Experienced veterinarians can benefit from a diverse caseload, clinical autonomy, advanced procedures, and opportunities to pursue leadership or individual clinical interests.
Candidates with an interest in urgent care, surgery, orthopedics, advanced diagnostics, or complex case management will be particularly well suited to this opportunity.
Compensation & Benefits
The position provides a competitive compensation package alongside comprehensive professional and personal benefits.
Base salary: $115,000–$135,000 per year
Monthly production bonus with no negative accrual
Full-time employment
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Maternity leave
Telehealth access
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Annual continuing education allowance
Dedicated paid CE days
Structured veterinary mentorship
Leadership development pathways
Company-paid professional liability coverage
Clinical autonomy
Access to specialist consultation
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Apply Today
Veterinarians searching for an Associate Veterinarian job in Lake Charles, Louisiana with strong earning potential and opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills are encouraged to apply.
With a $115,000–$135,000 base salary, monthly production bonuses with no negative accrual, comprehensive benefits, CE support, structured mentorship, and exposure to urgent care, surgery, orthopedics, and advanced diagnostics, this position provides an excellent platform for long-term veterinary career development.
Contact:
John Read - CEO & Talent Acquisition Specialist
T: (214) 660-5515
E: john@supremesearchspecialists.com