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Community Veterinary Partners
Newtown, Pennsylvania

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k-$170k

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Job Description

Make more meaningful moments with us at Sycamore Veterinary Hospital!

  • Associate Veterinarian | Mentorship available
  • Small Animal (Exotics welcome) | GP + Surgery
  • Full Time, Part time or relief considered
  • Newtown, PA

Since 1979, Sycamore Veterinary Hospital has been the go-to neighborhood clinic for families in historic Newtown, PA. We blend deep community roots with a forward-thinking mindset, delivering modern veterinary care in a warm, Fear Free environment.

As we prepare to expand into a larger space, we’re excited to add another veterinarian to our supportive, fun-loving, and highly collaborative team.

Whether you're a seasoned vet or fresh out of school, this is the kind of place where your ideas matter, your growth is celebrated, and your life outside of work is just as important as your time in it. Our vibe? High standards, zero ego, and a whole lot of teamwork.

What Makes Working at Sycamore Amazing?

  • Modern Tools & Tech: Surgical laser, digital rads, dental rads, new ultrasound, in-house labs—and we’re fully paperless.
  • Fear Free Certified & Focused: All doctors and most staff are certified, with a goal to make our whole hospital Fear Free.
  • True Work-Life Balance: No Sundays. No holidays. Flex scheduling with a guaranteed 3-day weekend every month.
  • Mentorship + Support: New grads are guided with hands-on mentorship. Seasoned docs get autonomy and collaboration.
  • Exotics Welcome: Want to see pocket pets or reptiles? We’re game! You’ll have the freedom to shape your caseload.
  • Small Team, Big Heart: We value kindness, curiosity, and showing up for one another. Every voice counts here.

Life in Newtown, PA

It’s a Bucks County gem with tree-lined streets, top-rated schools, and historic charm. Walkable downtown with boutiques, cafés, and a strong community vibe. Close to Philadelphia, the NJ border, and major highways—so your weekends can be as chill or adventurous as you want.

The Sycamore Veterinary Hospital + CVP Difference

We’re part of the Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) fam — a veterinarian-led network that believes in freedom, support, and growth. That means:

  • Creative Compensation Packages: Crafted to intentionally align with your career aspirations and never include negative accrual.
  • Expansive Network: Collaborate with 600+ doctors across 140+ hospitals in 18 states, gaining unmatched support and expertise.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision + 24/7 Mental Health Support – Because you deserve to be taken care of, too.
  • Clinical Autonomy: Make the best medical decisions for your patients within a supportive team that has your back.
  • Top-Tier Growth & Mentorship: Benefit from structured onboarding, leadership development, and career advancement programs.

And through CVP’s shared values: Champion People, Elevate Care, Respect Each Other, Execute with Excellence, Seek to Understand. We create an environment where care flourishes, growth is encouraged, and your career can take the path you choose.

Other Benefits of Our Community

  • Sign on Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available
  • No Negative Accrual. Ever. Monthly payout + reset.
  • Generous PTO + Paid Parental Leave
  • Yearly CE Funds + Paid Time Off Just for CE
  • We Cover the Fees – State licenses, DEA, AVMA PLIT, VIN? Handled.
  • 401(k) Match + Equity Opportunities
  • Pet Care Discounts + Free standard IDEXX labs - because your pets deserve the best too
  • Internal Communication Network connecting our entire community for collaboration
  • Team recognition and incentive programs that reward all team members monthly for their contributions to great care

Want to fall in love with Vet Med again?

At Sycamore Veterinary Hospital, you’ll practice meaningful medicine, build lasting client relationships, and be supported by a team that genuinely cares — about you, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether it’s this role or another opportunity within our community, I’d love to learn what matters most to you and explore what you want in the next step of your journey.

CVP does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality veterinary care, including general practice and surgery, within a collaborative and Fear Free environment. Engage in team-based medicine while maintaining strong client relationships and supporting hospital growth.

Requirements

The position is open to both seasoned veterinarians and new graduates, with mentorship provided for those early in their careers. Candidates must be committed to high standards of care and collaborative teamwork.

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Veterinary MedicineExotic Animal CareFear Free CertificationDigital RadiologyDental RadiologyClinical CollaborationPatient CareClient Communication

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $149k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania 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, 66% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
77% this job
CME allowance
73%
Relocation assistance
50% this job
Loan repayment
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 5.7
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,047 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Newtown

Typical market rent
$2,909/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Community Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Generous PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Yearly CE Funds
Paid Time Off for CE
License Fees Covered
401(k) Match