Anchor Animal Hospital


10:00am – 11:00am


Mentorship Program

We offer a mentoring program for newly hired veterinarians. Our mentoring program is a yearlong mentorship plan along with outside wet lab CEs in anesthesia, pain management, surgery and dentistry available. The associate spends time working directly and under the supervision of the practice owner. This is a well-organized program to ensure success and to help individuals reach their personal and professional goals.

Externship Opportunities Available

We have an excellent opportunity at our facility located in N. Dartmouth, MA for 2nd and 3rd year Veterinary students at our facility working directly with our veterinarians. You will gain valuable experience by shadowing experienced veterinarians and assisting in a variety of tasks that will help you in the future. Medical record entry, participating in appointments, assisting with client communication, participation in diagnostic and radiology review with case discussions, assist with hospitalized patients, observe dental and surgical procedures and more. 

We are excited to offer this mentorship to invest in the future of Veterinarians and to help with a step up. Applying your school experience with practical experience in a small animal practice setting to assist you with your career in the field of Veterinary Medicine. 

Interested candidates should sent a letter of interest and resume to Diane L. Franklin, Hospital Administrator. Email dianefranklin@anchoranimalhospital.com.


Looking for an exceptional lifestyle?
Anchor Animal Hospital is located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts within a beautiful ocean front community in the Providence-New Bedford metropolitan area. Enjoy the beauty of a small coastal town, including pristine beaches, miles of maintained walking trails through conservation land, and locally owned restaurants and shops. Just a short drive from Providence, Newport, Cape Cod, New Bedford and Fall River, Dartmouth has something for everyone. Enjoy family friendly day trips to Buttonwood Zoo, learn local history at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, explore a World War II battleship at Battleship Cove, explore the mansion of Newport or just relax at one of the many local beaches or parks. Looking for arts and culture? Providence is home to many wonderful theaters that show Broadway favorites, and ballet, to smaller community theaters featuring new productions. A great way to relax on the weekends is enjoying one of the many local vineyards and microbrewers. Many times, you will find a local band serenading you while you enjoy local foods with your drink. Enjoying a night on the town is right next door with many local restaurants and bars in New Bedford, Fall River and Providence ensuring you will always find the perfect place to spend your free time.

Looking for high quality mentoring without the corporate schedule and production pressure? Then our practice is for you! We are a private female owned practice. We have an AAHA accredited mentoring program that is a yearlong mentorship plan along with outside wet lab CEs in anesthesia, pain management, surgery and dentistry available. The associate spends time working directly with the owner. This is a well-organized program to ensure success and to help individuals reach their personal and professional goals. 

Come join our family caring for our communities’ pet families for over 45 years! We are an AAHA accredited small animal hospital with a great reputation, with a loyal client base and excellence in high quality veterinary medicine and patient care. We focus on client communication and education in a team-based positive environment. We are looking for an associate who is excited to practice superior and progressive medicine, continue to grow and develop medical and surgical skills with the opportunity to branch into new areas of interest through continuing education. Our veterinarians are dedicated and enjoy professional collaboration. Our support team is passionate and skilled. Mentorship is customized to the individual.  

Looking for work/life balance? Currently we are open Monday through Friday 8am-6pm. Plans to open on Saturdays on a rotating schedule. Closed Sundays and holidays.

Looking for all the toys?
Our hospital is well-equipped with the latest in digital x-ray and dental x-ray, on-site ultrasound and echocardiograph (2D & Doppler), therapeutic laser, complete Idexx Lab Analyzers and more.  We provide services for medicine, small mammals, surgery, dentistry, acupuncture and laser therapy. Visit our website for more information; www.anchoranimalhospital.com.

We are looking for associate veterinarians full-time or part-time. Come be part of our team!!
Benefits:
Competitive Salary Plus Production
Professional Memberships/ and Licenses
Health Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Safe Harbor 401K and Profit Share
Vacation, Holiday, Bereavement and Sick Pay
Continuing Education Allowance
Short Term, Long Term, and Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Plan
Pet Care Discount
Relocation Assistance
Signing Bonus

Please send resume and letter of interest to Katherine Pietsch, DVM c/o Anchor Animal Hospital, 750 State Rd. Dartmouth, MA 02747.

Email: katepietsch@anchoranimalhospital.com. 508-996-3731