Small Animal Veterinarian – Full-Time or Part-Time

Limestone Veterinary Hospital | Hockessin, Delaware

Limestone Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time or part-time Small Animal Veterinarian who is looking to join a progressive, compassionate, and highly personalized single-location practice. We welcome both experienced veterinarians and new or recent graduates who are eager to learn in a collaborative, supportive environment.

About Our Practice

We are a family-owned veterinary hospital located in the affluent community of Hockessin, Delaware, with convenient access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, the Pocono Mountains, Delaware beaches, and the New Jersey shore.

Our schedule is designed to support a healthy work-life balance. In addition to weekday appointments, we offer limited Saturday hours and evening appointments until 7:00 p.m. (6:00 p.m. on Fridays). Associates typically enjoy a two-hour midday break for lunch, client communications, and medical records, and are usually able to leave shortly after appointments conclude.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer an outstanding compensation package that includes:

• Base salary starting at $140,000
• $10,000 signing bonus
• Generous ProSal compensation with no negative accrual
• Associates typically earn well above their base salary while working fewer than 40 hours per week
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• PLIT professional liability insurance
• Licensing fees and professional dues
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-sponsored medical insurance
• Optional after-hours emergency shifts that are highly compensated
• $3,000 annual continuing education allowance plus five paid CE days

We are committed to supporting the professional growth of our veterinarians. If you have a special interest or would like to develop a new clinical skill, we are happy to invest in additional continuing education and training.

Our Medical Practice

We emphasize high-quality medicine with a strong focus on:

• Preventive care
• Internal medicine
• Dentistry
• Diagnostic ultrasound
• General soft tissue surgery
• Limited orthopedic surgery

In addition to medical services, we also offer boarding, doggy daycare, and grooming.

Our Hospital

Our philosophy is to provide individualized, compassionate care using advanced diagnostics in a relaxed, family-oriented environment. We foster a collegial culture where doctors collaborate regularly and mentor one another, creating an ideal setting for both experienced veterinarians and recent graduates.

Our affluent client base allows us to practice exceptional medicine, supported by a large, highly trained team that includes licensed veterinary technicians. This team-based approach enables our veterinarians to focus on patient care while enjoying lower stress levels and more meaningful client interactions.

Our hospital is equipped with advanced technology, including:

• Digital radiography
• Digital dental radiography
• Diagnostic ultrasound
• Therapeutic laser
• Paperless medical records (EzyVet)
• Tonovet tonometer
• Oxygen cage
• Bair Hugger warming system
• Pulse oximetry
• Blood pressure monitoring
• In-house laboratory equipment
• Imagyst telecytology

Board-certified radiologists and specialists interpret our radiographs and ultrasounds through telemedicine services. We also provide overnight hospitalization with a technician in attendance to ensure exceptional patient care.

A Practice That Values Balance

As an independent, family-owned practice, we understand that great veterinarians have fulfilling lives outside the hospital. We are committed to supporting our team through life's milestones and family commitments by providing flexibility whenever possible. Our associates consistently tell us that they enjoy an exceptional work-life balance while practicing outstanding medicine.

We'd Love to Hear From You

If you're looking for a practice where you can grow professionally, enjoy a collaborative culture, and maintain an outstanding quality of life, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your resume or contact us by email. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.