Veterinarian - Quincy, MA
Listed compensation
$135k-$145k
The week · per this posting4-day week
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Job Description
Who We Are
Willard Veterinary Clinic is looking for a compassionate, motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our team in Quincy, Massachusetts!
Established in 1984, we have proudly served Quincy and the surrounding South Shore communities for more than 40 years. We are a small animal practice dedicated to providing quality medicine, personalized patient care, and lasting relationships with our clients.
We are especially interested in a veterinarian with a passion for surgery and dentistry who is excited to grow their skills and help us expand these services.
- An exciting time to join our team!
- Beginning in December 2026, we will be undergoing a major renovation and expansion, growing from four to eight exam rooms and expanding into the upstairs level of our building. Our new facility will include:
- Eight modern exam rooms.
- Brand-new surgical and dedicated dental suites.
- An upgraded treatment area.
- Updated equipment and technology.
Our services include wellness and preventative care, surgery, dentistry, abdominal ultrasound, therapeutic laser, and echocardiograms through FUR. Following our renovations, we anticipate adding traveling internal medicine services through MOVES.
Why Willard Veterinary Clinic?
- Four-day work week.
- Rotating Saturday and second-shift schedules.
- Dedicated surgical day.
- Experienced, supportive, and long-standing team members.
- Monthly staff and doctors' meetings.
- Team outings and holiday celebrations.
- Established referral relationships for advanced and specialty care.
- Opportunities to develop surgical and dental interests.
- We pride ourselves on having wonderful, dedicated clients who value personalized attention and are willing to pursue advanced care when given thoughtful recommendations and guidance.
- Enjoy life on Boston's South Shore!
Quincy offers the perfect balance of suburban living and city convenience. With beautiful beaches, waterfront parks, restaurants, shopping, hiking, and easy access to Boston via the MBTA Red Line, it's a wonderful place to live and work.
Benefits
We value our team’s wellbeing and offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- Salary Range: $135k - $145k, based on experience
- Medical Benefits: Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: Helping you secure your future.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): For mental and emotional support.
- Continuing Education (CE) Allowance: Supporting your professional growth.
- Paid Vacation: Promoting a healthy work-life balance.
- Professional Dues & Liability Coverage: Covering your professional expenses.
- Family-Friendly Culture: A welcoming, supportive work environment.
- And More: Additional perks to enrich your experience with us.
Join us as we begin an exciting new chapter!
With more than 40 years of community roots and a major expansion on the horizon, Willard Veterinary Clinic offers a wonderful opportunity to grow professionally while becoming part of a team that truly cares.
We would love to meet you
Key Responsibilities
The associate veterinarian will provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care to small animal patients. They will also build lasting relationships with clients and participate in the clinic's growth and expansion efforts.
Requirements
The candidate must be a compassionate and motivated veterinarian with a strong interest in surgery and dentistry. They should be dedicated to providing personalized patient care and working collaboratively within a team environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 86% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,392 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $135k–$145k | Veterinary Medicine median $147k (middle half $110k–$174k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$132k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Massachusetts | 86 active | 3,456 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 86% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment105 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,264 in the last 30 days | 522 the 30 days before (+142%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Quincy, MA at Vet Cor a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,392 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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