Veterinarian - Springfield, VT
Listed compensation
$140k-$180k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Who We Are
Springfield Animal Hospital, located in Springfield, Vermont, is seeking a passionate and dedicated veterinarian to join our progressive, full-service small animal hospital.
Situated in the heart of Southern Vermont, we’re centrally located just 2.5 hours from Boston, 2 hours from Burlington, 3 hours from Montreal, and 4 hours from New York City.
Our area offers plenty of outdoor activities, with major ski resorts less than 30 minutes away, as well as hiking and kayaking for outdoor enthusiasts. Fun fact: Springfield, VT was even chosen as the location for the movie release of The Simpsons!
At Springfield Animal Hospital, we pride ourselves on the strong relationships we’ve built with our clients and our close-knit ties with the local community. We’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to exceptional patient care and client service.
Our practice offers a fully renovated facility (2017) equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment tools, including:
- Endoscopy
- Digital full-body and dental radiography
- PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy
- Electronic medical records
- Ultrasound
- In-house laboratory with urinalysis and coagulation profile capabilities
- We have a dedicated team of tenured and supportive staff who are ready to collaborate with you.
Our busy surgery schedule provides great opportunities for both new graduates and experienced veterinarians to grow professionally with mentorship and support.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: $140,000–$180,000 annually, based on experience
- Medical Benefits: health, vision, and dental insurance
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- CE allowance
- Paid vacation
- Professional dues coverage
- Liability insurance
- A family-friendly atmosphere and a team that prioritizes work-life balance
Whether we're discussing our latest book club pick or getting our hands dirty at a pottery studio, we prioritize team bonding. If you’re looking for a fulfilling career in a supportive, community-focused practice, we would love to connect with you.
Apply today and join our well-established, wellbeing-focused team in beautiful Southern Vermont!
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional patient care and client service within a full-service small animal hospital. Collaborate with a tenured team to perform diagnostics, surgeries, and medical treatments.
Requirements
The role is open to both new graduates and experienced veterinarians. Candidates must be passionate about small animal medicine and committed to community-focused practice.
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$160k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $163k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $140k–$180k | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$163k)415 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$163k in purchasing power | Vermont index 98.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Vermont | 11 active | 3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 75% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,251 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+154%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Vet Cor
Benefits & Perks
Living in Springfield
- Median resident rent
- $818/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.