Animal Blessings Pet Hospital (Missoula, MT) - Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianNo callNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian (DVM)

Animal Blessings Pet Hospital | Missoula, MT

Animal Blessings Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team in beautiful Missoula, Montana. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional veterinary care, building strong client relationships, and practicing high-quality medicine in a supportive environment, we'd love to meet you.

Our full-service veterinary hospital provides comprehensive care for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and exotic pets, making this an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian interested in both small animal medicine and exotic animal care.

About Animal Blessings Pet Hospital

At Animal Blessings Pet Hospital, we are committed to providing exceptional veterinary care with compassion, integrity, and personalized service. Our experienced team strives to create a welcoming environment where pets and their families feel valued, respected, and supported.

Using modern diagnostic tools, advanced treatment options, and state-of-the-art facilities, we focus on delivering individualized care that promotes lifelong health and wellness for every patient we serve.

Associate Veterinarian Responsibilities

As a Veterinarian on Our Team, You Will

  • Provide comprehensive medical care for companion animals and exotic pets
  • Perform routine and advanced soft tissue surgeries
  • Conduct dental procedures and preventative care services
  • Develop diagnostic and treatment plans
  • Educate clients on pet health and wellness
  • Collaborate with an experienced veterinary support team
  • Maintain high standards of patient care and client communication

What We're Looking For

Qualified Candidates Will

  • Hold a DVM or equivalent veterinary degree
  • Be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the state of Montana
  • Have prior clinical experience in companion animal medicine
  • Be confident performing surgery and dentistry
  • Excel in client communication and case management
  • Be comfortable making diagnostic and procedural recommendations
  • Thrive in a fast-paced veterinary environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • While not required, preference will be given to veterinarians with experience in:
  • Exotic animal medicine
  • Avian medicine and surgery
  • Reptile and small mammal care
  • Multi-species veterinary practice

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

This full-time position offers flexible scheduling, allowing our veterinarians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care while enjoying everything that makes Missoula one of the best places to live and work in the Mountain West.

Highlights of the Role Include

  • No on-call responsibilities
  • No after-hours emergency duties
  • A strong emphasis on work-life balance

Veterinarian Compensation & Benefits

We believe in investing in our veterinarians and supporting both their professional and personal goals.

Benefits Include

  • Competitive base salary based on experience
  • Quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual
  • Generous signing bonus and relocation assistance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) option
  • Generous PTO with rollover
  • Paid parental leave and bonding time
  • Annual continuing education (CE) allowance plus paid CE days
  • Professional development assistance
  • Paid veterinary licensing fees, professional dues, and AVMA PLIT coverage
  • Structured mentorship program
  • 401(k) retirement plan options
  • Personal pet care discounts

About Missoula

Missoula, Montana, offers residents a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions. Surrounded by picturesque mountains, rivers, and forests, Missoula provides endless opportunities for hiking, fishing, and exploring the great outdoors.

The vibrant downtown area boasts eclectic shops, local restaurants, and a thriving arts scene, making it a dynamic and exciting place to live. With its strong sense of community and friendly atmosphere, Missoula offers a high quality of life for residents of all ages.

If you're an experienced veterinarian looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Animal Blessings Pet Hospital family.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. 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 competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

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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

The associate veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical care for companion and exotic animals, including performing surgeries and dental procedures. They are also responsible for developing diagnostic plans and educating clients on pet health and wellness.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Montana. Prior clinical experience in companion animal medicine and proficiency in surgery and dentistry are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSoft tissue surgeryDiagnostic planningTreatment planningReptile care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 98% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Animal Blessings Pet Hospital (Missoula, MT) - Associate Veterinarian at Western Veterinary Partners a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,108 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.5
Better work-life than 80% of Veterinary Medicine listings

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

  • No call
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Missoula

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$556k
Typical market rent
$1,537/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.4
State income tax
Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Missoula, MT metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary
Quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual
Generous signing bonus and relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) option
Generous PTO with rollover
Paid parental leave and bonding time
Annual continuing education (CE) allowance plus paid CE days