Veterinarian - Lancaster, PA
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Who we are
Join Our Team at West Lancaster Animal Hospital! Full-Time or Part-Time Veterinarian | Lancaster, Pennsylvania Located in beautiful Lancaster, Pennsylvania, West Lancaster Animal Hospital is a well-established, AAHA-accredited small animal practice with a collaborative, team-focused culture. Why You’ll Love Working Here Collaborative, supportive team: Work alongside an experienced, caring team and a highly skilled support staff that truly has your back. Excellent support staff ratio: Multiple CVTs and a 2:1 CVT-to-doctor ratio so you can focus on practicing medicine while your team supports the rest. Low-stress, Fear-Free approach: We prioritize Fear-Free, low-stress handling to keep visits as comfortable as possible for pets and their people. Work-life balance: Flexible scheduling options to support a healthy balance between your career and life outside the clinic. Community-focused: We’re proud to support local rescues with veterinary care and to be an active part of the Lancaster community. About Our Hospital Modern, well-equipped facility: AAHA-accredited small animal practice Digital radiology Digital dental radiology Ultrasound Therapy laser New anesthetic equipment What We Offer Up to $50,000 sign-on bonus available for full-time experienced veterinarians (40 hours/week) Competitive salary Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Generous CE allowance + paid CE time Paid vacation Professional dues and liability coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness support Warm, positive, and collaborative team culture Life in Lancaster Lancaster offers a unique blend of history, culture, and small-town charm in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. You’ll enjoy: A vibrant, welcoming community with a nationally recognized food scene Easy access to Lititz (often named one of America’s coolest small towns) Beautiful countryside and the charm of the oldest Amish settlement in the U. S. Convenient proximity to major cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore Life is better here because you belong. Join a team that values connection, community, and compassionate care — apply today to become part of West Lancaster Animal Hospital!
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality veterinary care to small animals within an AAHA-accredited practice. Collaborate with a supportive team of CVTs and doctors to ensure a low-stress, Fear-Free patient experience.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed veterinarians capable of practicing in a collaborative, team-focused environment. Experience in small animal medicine is expected for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Practice 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 Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 66% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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