Kopec Veterinary Associates, P.C. places high value on teamwork, positive attitude, and strong moral and ethical character. We strive to practice gold-standard equine veterinary medicine in an atmosphere that fosters cooperation, collegiality, and independent goal-setting.

Salary: commensurate with experience

  • Annual reviews
  • Opportunities for increased salary and additional compensation
  • Growing practice
  • No commission – team-based pay structure to facilitate and support our doctor’s fields of interest

Benefits:

  • Emergency Fees
    • $90/emergency fee + $75/urgent (same day) appointment fees, paid quarterly
    • Est. ~ $13,000/year avg.
  • 5 paid vacation days per year, no rollover, increases to 10 days by third year of employment
  • 4 paid sick days per year, no rollover
  • Paid holidays – rotating duty with other veterinarians
  • Continuing education stipend
    • $1,200 + 4 paid days
  • KVA apparel stipend - $100/quarter
  • Dues (AAEP, AVMA)
  • Licensing fees (PA)
  • USDA APHIS accreditation fees
  • Health Insurance (90% KVA/10% Employee), value ~$6000/yr
  • Health savings account option
  • Disability insurance
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Retirement - Simple IRA with 3% employer match
  • Equipment, work phone stipend ($45/mo), vet truck, laptop, mobile printer
  • Total value of benefits package: $27,000

General Expectations:

  • Monday – Friday (8am – 4pm) for first 6 months, then a 4-day work week thereafter, contingent on performance review.
  • Rotating emergency on call:
    • Weeknights (4pm-8am), weekends (Fri. 4pm – Mon. 8am)
    • Average 1-2 nights per week, every 3rd weekend
  • Holidays, rotating
  • Rotating in-house foaling duty – January – June (6mo), optional
  • Doctors are responsible for conducting daily business in a courteous and professional manner, presenting themselves in a tidy fashion, and maintaining timely client communication and accurate medical recordkeeping.
  • Gossip, slanderous speech, verbal and/or physical harassment of or aimed toward coworkers or clients will not be tolerated.
  • This practice works collaboratively to enhance the level of care that we provide to all patients. Our doctors do not maintain their own client base, rather the client loyalty is to the practice. This methodology allows our team culture to persist and promotes the ideal of work-life balance in our profession.

Requirements:

  • 1+ years of post-graduate experience in equine practice
  • PA state veterinary license
  • Valid driver’s license
  • USDA APHIS accreditation
  • Be professional and courteous, and have a great attitude.

Questions or to Apply, Contact:
Molly C. Kopec, DVM
Managing Partner, Kopec Veterinary Associates, P.C.
kvaequine@gmail.com
(717) 361-8700