Country Lakes Animal Clinic - Associate Veterinarian (DVM)
Listed compensation
$120k-$150k
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Job Description
Associate DVM – Country Lakes Animal Clinic | Mine Hill, NJ
Country Lakes Animal Clinic is seeking a compassionate Associate DVM to join our full-service small animal practice in Mine Hill, New Jersey, on a full-time or part-time basis. Whether you're an experienced veterinarian seeking a supportive, collaborative environment or a new graduate looking for strong mentorship, we'd love to talk with you.
Why Join Country Lakes Animal Clinic?
- Friendly, community-focused practice welcoming new clients
- Full-service hospital with surgical and dental capabilities
- Collaborative, low-ego team culture
- Strong mentorship for early-career veterinarians
- Strong emphasis on client education and preventative care
- Supportive partnership with hospital leadership and Western Veterinary Partners
What You'll Do
- Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to companion animals
- Build strong relationships with clients through education and clear communication
- Collaborate with a skilled, experienced support team
- Grow your clinical skills and confidence with hands-on mentorship from experienced veterinarians
Schedule
Full-time and part-time schedules are available. Our hospital is open Monday and Friday 8am–6pm, Tuesday and Thursday 8am–7pm, and Saturday 8am–12pm.
- Core Competencies
- Small Animal Medicine
- Preventive & Wellness Care
- Surgical & Dental Care
- Client Communication
- Case Management
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
- Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in New Jersey
- New graduates and early-career veterinarians encouraged to apply
- A team-oriented, client-focused mindset and eagerness to learn
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary + Production
- Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Generous PTO with Rollover
- CE Allowance & Paid CE Days
- Paid Licensing, DEA & Professional Dues
- AVMA PLIT Coverage
- Structured Mentorship Program
- Life in Mine Hill, NJ
- Mine Hill offers a small-town community feel in Morris County, with easy access to the surrounding area, parks, and outdoor recreation.
Join Our Team
- If you're a veterinarian (new grad or experienced) who's looking for a place to grow, build lasting client relationships, and practice great medicine alongside a supportive team, we'd love to connect.
- Apply today to learn more about this opportunity at Country Lakes Animal Clinic.
This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process.
Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
- New Jersey Pay Range
- $120,000—$150,000 USD
Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.
Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to companion animals while building strong relationships with clients. Collaborate with a support team and participate in mentorship to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Small Animal Medicine Career Context
Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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