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Wayne, New Jersey

Small Animal Associate Veterinarian wanted in Wayne, NJ | $Generous Salary and Sign-On Bonus$ | No Neg. Accrual | Great PTO!

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

The world has changed, so we’ve reimagined what it looks like to be a full-time veterinarian.

Our mission at Wishing Well Veterinary Hospital is to professionally and compassionately provide our community with the highest level of veterinary healthcare, any time of day or night. We are here to educate pet owners when they need to make important decisions concerning their pets’ care.

"Our pledge is to communicate with our clients the how, what, and why regarding their pet’s health, while respecting and understanding all their needs."

We recognize the role your pet plays in your family and aspire to always give quality service to maintain the integrity of that bond. We strive to uphold a supportive and collaborative Code of Culture, free of gossip and negativity, focused on respectful communication and a positive team environment

Why Wishing Well Veterinary Hospital?

  • Wishing Well Veterinary Hospital is located in the beautiful well- established township of Wayne, New Jersey. We believe in giving pets the longest, healthiest life with those who love them. We are dedicated to providing the best veterinary care to Wayne pets and their families. We also prioritize a work-life balance that makes enjoying life in Wayne easy!
  • Clinic Hours: Mon & Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Tue & Thur 9:00 am - 7:00 pm | Sat: 8:00am - Noon | Wed & Sun Closed
  • Generous compensation – Competitive wage + production, commensurate with

Experience

Email me at suzanne.blair.burtner@suveto.com [suzanne.blair.burtner@suveto.com] for a confidential conversation or book an appointment on my calendar here.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

  • Generous Salary and Sign-On Bonus, commensurate with experience
  • Production Earnings
  • No Negative Accrual or non-compete
  • Flexible Scheduling and generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • Granted equity via Suveto's Veterinary Stock Ownership Plan (VSOP®)
  • 401k with company match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • And more!

We Believe in Veterinary Ownership

VSOP® is an innovative way to have ownership in your hospital. It will provide you with the tools to grow both financially and professionally, without upfront monetary investment. As the hospital grows from your hard work and dedication, so will the value of your VSOP®.

Suveto Hospital Network

At Suveto, we're on a mission. We're here to empower vets like you (yes, you) to take ownership of the profession for a better veterinary future.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-level veterinary healthcare to the community for small animals. Educate pet owners on healthcare decisions and communicate the details of pet health treatments.

Requirements

The candidate must be a veterinarian capable of providing professional and compassionate care. Experience is required as compensation is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary MedicineSmall Animal CareClient CommunicationPet Healthcare

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $153k (middle half $135k–$165k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew Jersey index 108.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in New Jersey76 active3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 76% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusNew Jersey healthcare professional listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment112 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings996 in the last 30 days502 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs
3
<$105k
0
$105k-140k
3
$140k-175k
4
$175k-210k
1
$220k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs
CME allowance
82%
401k / retirement match
82% this job
Relocation assistance
73%
Sign-on bonus
64% this job
Loan repayment
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$120k-$220k
#2

Associate Veterinarian

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$96k-$203k
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Wayne

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$706k
Typical market rent
$2,877/mo
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.