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Dravosburg, Pennsylvania

Veterinarian | Dravosburg, PA

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$200K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Dravosburg Veterinary Hospital, a CareVet partner, is seeking a compassionate Veterinarian to join our thriving practice in Dravosburg, Pennsylvania. What would you do with $200k? Looking for a bigger bonus up front or a higher minimum base? It is YOUR choice!

CareVet is offering a guaranteed base and bonus combination of $200k in your first year with Dravosburg Veterinary Hospital as a full time DVM team member.

In addition to our customizable compensation package, this position offers a production bonus plan, clinical support, schedule flexibility, 401k match, access to our vacation plan, and "true" paid time off.

Join an awesome team!

Work along a team that is friendly, team-oriented, and dedicated to an enjoyable work-life balance. We are committed to practicing high quality, progressive, individualized medical care for our patients. We provide you with the tools to help your patients through industry-leading medical and diagnostic capabilities.

Our hospital is open Monday – Friday (no weekends or after hours). The incoming Veterinarian will enjoy practicing medicine in our modern, well-equipped facility. Our experienced support staff and Veterinarians create a professional work experience while helping our clients care for their beloved companions.

Our team works hard to provide the highest levels of veterinary medical and surgical services for our patients in a supportive and friendly environment. In addition to a long-standing and loyal clientele, we have a tenured support staff team making the culture here top notch!

Our staff makes Dravosburg Veterinary Hospital a fun place to practice medicine every day!

Historic Pittsburgh

In the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Dravosburg offers a quiet, small-town atmosphere with affordable living and a strong sense of community, while only being a short drive aways from downtown. Fun fact: Dravosburg was once a thriving coal town, reflecting its deep roots in Pennsylvania’s industrial history.

Enjoy outdoor activities at the Dravosburg Riverfront Park, visit the historic Dravosburg War Memorial, and attend local events like the Dravosburg Community Days.

Nearby, explore Pittsburgh’s attractions such as the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, and the Three Rivers Arts Festival.

CareVet Offers You

  • Six figure starting salary plus production
  • Lucrative Equity Bonus Package or option for cash Signing Bonus
  • No negative accrual
  • Schedule flexibility
  • Paid time off
  • Access to CareVet's vacation program
  • Student loan assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 100% paid life and disability insurance

Paid Time and Allowance for Professional Development

For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage!

Responsibilities

  • Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
  • Treat and dress wounds
  • Perform surgery on animals
  • Test for and vaccinate against diseases
  • Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
  • Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
  • Prescribe medication
  • Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
  • Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
  • Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
  • Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
  • Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
  • Strong fondness and understanding of animals
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of animal behavior
  • Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

How to Apply

To learn more about positions available, please contact Chelsea Haverfield @ 636-373-1181 or by email @ chaverfield@carevethealth.com. Apply directly by clicking the button below.

About the Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.

Watch this video to learn more!

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Animal careVaccinationMedical equipment operationClient communicationAnimal handlingDecision makingMedical treatmentWound careAnimal behavior knowledge

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania 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, 68% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

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Salary Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 10 employers

Sign-on bonus
100% this job
401k / retirement match
91% this job
Relocation assistance
82%
CME allowance
73%
Loan repayment
18% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.7
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Dravosburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$117k
Median resident rent
$634/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About CareVet Health

Veterinary Services
St. Louis, Missouri
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Production bonus plan
Schedule flexibility
401k match
Vacation plan
Paid time off
Student loan assistance
Paid parental leave
100% paid life and disability insurance