Associate Veterinarian - Providence River Animal Hospital
Listed compensation
$120K - $140K
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Job Description
Practice With Purpose in the Heart of Providence.
If you enjoy building relationships with clients, practicing thoughtful medicine, and being part of a team that supports each other day-to-day, this could be a great fit. At Providence River Animal Hospital, we care for more than just cats and dogs, we build lasting relationships with the people who love them.
Located in Providence’s Jewelry District, our hospital team takes pride in the care we provide, how we communicate, and the way we support one another.
We're looking for an Associate Veterinarian who wants to contribute to that kind of culture while practicing high-quality medicine, with openness to a Medical Director for the right candidate.
What You'll Help Make Possible
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients and their pets.
- Deliver consistent high quality medical, surgical and dental care.
- Support positive patient outcomes through thoughtful, team-based medicine.
- Contribute to a hospital environment where communication, respect and teamwork matter.
- Help create a client and patient experience that reflects the care you would expect for your own pets.
What We're Looking For
- DVM (or equivalent) licensed or eligible to practice in the US.
- Strong communication skills and a relationship-focused approach to care.
- A collaborative teammate who enjoys sharing knowledge and supporting others.
- Comfortable adapting to a busy, team-oriented hospital environment.
Why You'll Like Working Here
A team that works well together. We genuinely enjoy working together and support one another throughout the day. You'll be part of a team that communicates well and values collaboration.
The ability to practice meaningful medicine. You'll have the clinical autonomy to care for your patients while being supported by a team that aligns on doing what's right.
Tools to do your job well. We are equipped to provide a full range of medical, surgical, and dental services, allowing you to practice confidently and effectively.
Growth and leadership opportunity. For those interested, this role can grow into a Medical Director path over time, with support and development to help you get there.
What's in It for You
- Perks+Benfits
- Competitive pay, based on experience
- Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+)
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
- Uniform allowance
- Pet care discounts for your personal pets
- PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
- A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
- Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
- A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
Compensation
Base salary range of $120K–$140K/year, with placement within the range based on experience, skills, and leadership scope.
- Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special?
- Reach out to our recruiter Sue Harley at sue.harley@encorevet.com
- Or book a time to chat: calendly.com
- Check us out here: providenceriveranimalhospital.com
Providence River Animal Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group, a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will deliver high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care while building trust-based relationships with clients and their pets. They will contribute to a collaborative hospital environment that prioritizes communication, respect, and positive patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and be licensed or eligible to practice in the United States. Strong communication skills and a collaborative, relationship-focused approach to veterinary care are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k in an average-cost state. 63.1% of Rhode Island 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, 76% have no call, 90% require no weekends.
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