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Park Ridge, New Jersey

General Practice Care - Associate Veterinarian - Park Ridge, NJ

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130K - $170K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

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

CommunicationCollaboration

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.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$130k–$170kVeterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $120k–$165k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$138k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in New Jersey76 active3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 73% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentNew Jersey healthcare professional listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment112 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings996 in the last 30 days502 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

10 jobs
2
<$130k
2
$130k-160k
3
$160k-190k
2
$190k-220k
1
$220k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

23 jobs · 11 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
7
7-8
15
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Senior Veterinarian

Alliance Animal Health · Rochester, Minnesota

$120k-$220k
#2

Associate Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Hackensack, New Jersey

$96k-$203k
#3

Veterinarian

$150k-$200k
#4

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Usvta

Staffing and Recruiting
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus potential
Relocation assistance
Student loan repayment options
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance
Professional Liability Insurance
Paid PTO and Parental Leave
Retirement plans with company match
Discounted veterinary care

Living in Park Ridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$846k≈ 6.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,041/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.