General Practice Care - Associate Veterinarian - Park Ridge, NJ
Listed compensation
$130K - $170K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
General Practice Care - Associate Veterinarian - Park Ridge, NJ
An exceptional veterinary hospital, with a dedicated team, is seeking an
Associate Veterinarian
to provide superior patient and client care to members of its community. The ideal team member for this hospital is a veterinarian who values creating long-term patient and client relationships!
This hospital is open to considering veterinarians who are experienced, as well as new graduates who are looking to begin their veterinary career!
Credentials & Qualifications That Are Required
Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited college or university.
Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.
Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.
A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.
Qualities & Skills That Are Appreciated
Being supportive, inclusive, a strong communicator, and constantly curious.
Enthusiasm for client education and all aspects of preventative wellness care.
Providing a little extra TLC to each patient.
An appreciation for tail wags and nose boops!
Excitement for learning, collaborating, and growing.
Courage to seek out new challenges and experiences.
Devotion to patient care, client care, clinical excellence, and professional development.
Self-motivation, efficiency, creativity, confidence, and determination.
Love for, and a dedication to veterinary medicine.
Total Rewards Created With Intention
Below is an overview. of rewards and benefits that our partners may offer, but the specific details surrounding each hospital’s total rewards package will be provided by the hiring manager during each interview process.
A customized and comprehensive compensation package, that’s tailored to you!
The potential for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options.
A selection of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance plans, to fit your needs.
Company covered Professional Liability Insurance, state and DEA licensure, accreditations and memberships, and more!
Paid PTO and Parental Leave, because self-care and family time is a priority!
Retirement plans that provide a company match, so you’re not alone in planning for your future.
Discounted veterinary care, so your personal pets are taken care of too!
Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning.
If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you, we welcome you to apply!
Not quite ready to apply, or maybe you have some questions? We understand!
Reach Out to Us
blake@usvta.com
and we'll be happy to either connect with you directly, or connect you with one of our Talent Partners, within 48 hours.
All are welcome. USVTA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We will always provide a fair and equal interview and recruiting process to all applicants and candidates.
All decisions made during our interview and recruiting process are based solely on an applicant’s or candidate’s qualifications, training, experience, and abilities.
We will never discriminate against an applicant or candidate for any reason, including, but not limited to, based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, or genetic information.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide superior patient and client care while fostering long-term relationships within the community. The role involves performing preventative wellness care, educating clients, and collaborating with a dedicated hospital team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or an equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited institution. An active state license and a current DEA license in good standing are required for the position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $130k–$170k | Veterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $120k–$165k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$138k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in New Jersey | 76 active | 3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 73% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | New Jersey healthcare professional listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment112 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 996 in the last 30 days | 502 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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