Rush Veterinary Center, led by the highly respected and award-winning Dr. Lori Milot, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian who wants to practice medicine the right way. Dr. Milot’s mission is to change the course of veterinary medicine by remaining innovative, compassionate, and unwaveringly ethical; always placing animal wellness and quality of life above profit.

If you’ve been craving a practice where integrity matters, where medicine comes before margins, and where your voice actually shapes the future of care… welcome home.

Overview

As an Associate Veterinarian at Rush Veterinary Center, you’ll play a vital role in delivering comprehensive, high-quality veterinary care across a variety of species, primarily companion animals (dogs and cats). You’ll practice in a positive, energetic, and growth-focused environment that values teamwork, innovation, and genuine compassion.

This role is ideal for a veterinarian who is:

Proficient in surgery
Comfortable in a fast-paced clinical setting
Dedicated to improving the lives of animals every single day
Does not simply want to "punch a clock" and has intrinsic motivation to do what needs to be done
Values teamwork and efficient operations

With a 4-day work week, weekends off, and a scaling 5-year compensation plan, this position offers professional fulfillment and personal balance. We work off of Work/Life harmony. While somedays you may not punch at clock at 5pm to go home but you will have the structure to enjoy your life!

What You’ll Do

Conduct thorough physical exams and diagnose medical conditions across companion animals (and occasional equine cases).
Perform a wide range of veterinary procedures with precision — including catheterization, surgical prep, aseptic technique, and clinical restraint.
Confidently and competently perform surgical procedures (soft-tissue required; orthopedic experience is a plus).
Administer treatments, medications, vaccinations, and supportive therapies while maintaining the highest standards of safety and care.
Execute and interpret laboratory tests, evaluate results, and apply veterinary terminology accurately in clinical decision-making.
Handle animals safely and humanely, demonstrating advanced skills in animal behavior, restraint, and husbandry.
Provide client education on preventive care, nutrition, grooming, wellness strategies, and long-term health planning.
Support overall clinic operations with professionalism, integrity, and a team-first mindset.
Collaborate with Dr. Milot and other associates in case planning, quality-of-care improvements, and the ongoing evolution of an ethics-driven practice.

What You Won’t Do

Push unnecessary diagnostics or treatments
Sell services animals don’t need
Work weekends
Compromise your medical judgment for production quotas

If you’ve experienced corporate vet med… you get why this matters.

Qualifications

DVM/VMD with an active Pennsylvania license (or ability to obtain one).
Proven experience in veterinary critical care or emergency procedures is highly valued.
Strong surgical proficiency and comfort managing surgical caseloads.
Solid foundation in animal restraint, anatomy, physiology, lab procedures, and aseptic technique.
Experience in animal husbandry, pet care routines, and grooming support when needed.
Ability to confidently handle dogs; equine handling experience is a plus but not required.
Excellent communication skills for client education and collaborative teamwork.
Prior laboratory experience is a plus and supports diagnostic workflows.
A genuine passion for animal wellness, ethical practice, and compassionate care.

Schedule & Lifestyle

4-Day Work Week
No Weekends
Predictable schedule + supportive team = actual work-life balance

Rush Veterinary Center invests deeply in its team; because exceptional medicine requires exceptional people.

Strong competitive salary
Scaling 5-Year Compensation Plan with clear growth milestones
Bonus structure tied to quality, not quotas
PTO + paid holidays
CE stipend + paid CE days
License, DEA, and PLIT coverage
Supportive environment with real mentorship, not micromanagement
Optional relocation assistance available

This is a role designed for long-term growth, stability, and fulfillment.

Why Rush Veterinary Center

A practice truly driven by medicine, ethics, and innovation
Led by a veterinarian known for excellence, compassion, and industry leadership
A culture built on trust, teamwork, and zero corporate nonsense
A place where veterinarians rediscover why they chose this profession

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $160,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Relocation assistance

License/Certification:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) (Required)
DEA Registration? (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Tamaqua, PA 18252 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Tamaqua, PA 18252: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

Rush Veterinary Center

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