1. Providing comprehensive, high quality medical, surgical, dental, and preventative medical care exclusively for small animals.
2. Providing technical expertise, both professionally and with state-of-the-art equipment.
3. Showing compassion and genuine concern for our patients’ health and well-being.
4. Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness. Meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations.

Associate Veterinarian

Best Friends Animal Hospital

2118 Coteau Rd
Houma, Louisiana 70364
Up to $30,000 Sign-On Bonus

Why You’ll Like Working Here

Best Friends Animal Hospital is a well-established small animal practice known for its genuinely supportive, collaborative team culture. Doctors work together, communicate openly, and respect one another’s time inside and outside the clinic. This is a practice that values consistency, trust, and practicing good medicine without unnecessary pressure.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced veterinarian looking for balance and longevity in their career. With a three-day work week, predictable hours, and weekends closed, this role is designed to support real work-life balance while still offering engaging, fulfilling medicine. There is flexibility to support the team with vacation coverage when needed, without compromising personal time.

A Typical Day Here

You’ll practice small animal medicine alongside a collaborative team in a calm, well-organized environment. The schedule is approximately 30 hours per week across three days, typically Wednesday through Friday. The clinic is closed on weekends, allowing for uninterrupted time away from work.

This role offers the chance to focus on patient care, maintain strong client relationships, and enjoy a pace that supports both professional satisfaction and personal well-being.

What Makes This a Good Fit

• Experienced in general small animal medicine

• Confident performing routine soft-tissue surgery

• Experienced in dentistry or genuinely open to learning and expanding dental skills

• Communicates clearly and professionally with clients and teammates

• Works well in a collaborative, team-focused environment

• Values efficiency, consistency, and quality medicine

• Willing to provide occasional flexibility to help cover vacations

What You’ll Be Doing

• Examine, diagnose, and treat small animal patients
• Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to patient needs
• Perform soft-tissue surgical procedures and dental treatments
• Interpret diagnostic results including lab work and imaging
• Prescribe medications and recommend preventative care
• Educate clients on treatment options and long-term care
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Practice medicine in accordance with veterinary ethics and regulations

Requirements & Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
• Appropriate state licensure.

• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
• Vet will have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

Benefits Offered

• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement 
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available