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Chalet Veterinary Clinic
Stoughton, Wisconsin

Veterinarian - Stoughton, WI

Veterinarian 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

Associate Veterinarian at Chalet Veterinary Clinic | Stoughton, WI

Chalet Veterinary Clinic is a multi-doctor, companion animal hospital located in Stoughton, WI. For over 30 years, we’ve proudly provided high-quality medical, dental, and surgical services to dogs and cats.

We are seeking a full-time or part-time Associate Veterinarian to join our supportive, collaborative team.

About Our Hospital

We focus on comprehensive, high-quality veterinary care for canine and feline patients. Our modern facility includes:

  • Dedicated radiology room
  • Large surgical suite
  • Digital radiography with SignalPet AI interpretation (optional radiologist consultation)
  • IDEXX Catalyst, ProCyte, and Sedivue analyzers
  • Zoetis Imagyst
  • Ultrasound
  • New electrocautery unit
  • New anesthesia & patient monitoring equipment

Complete In-house Lab

We provide routine soft tissue and dental surgeries and handle emergencies on a case-by-case basis. Complex cases are referred to our trusted local ER or specialty facilities.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Our team genuinely enjoys coming to work because we get to make a difference in pets’ lives while building strong relationships with their families. We offer a supportive, team-based environment where everyone’s contributions are valued, and we celebrate both the small and big wins together.

We Enjoy Optional Team-building Activities Such As

  • Community Easter egg hunts
  • April Fool’s pranks
  • Annual Christmas party
  • Secret Santa
  • Potlucks

Volunteering at Community Vaccine Clinics

Participation is always optional—join in as much or as little as you’d like.

Schedule & Role Overview

  • This position is available on either a full-time or part-time basis, and we're happy to work with the right candidate to create a schedule that fits both your availability and the practice's needs.
  • While the schedule is flexible, our ideal options are outlined below.

Full-Time Schedule (Preferred Option)

Flexible 4-day work week by choosing four days between Monday and Friday, with shifts from 8:00 a. m. – 5:30 p. m.

  • No weekends, on-call, or after-hours responsibilities
  • Willingness to occasionally cover a Saturday for PTO or planned absences is appreciated
  • One surgery day per week

Part-Time Schedule (Preferred Option)

Wednesdays & Fridays, 8:00 a. m. – 5:30 p. m.

  • No weekends, no on-call, and no after-hours responsibilities
  • One day dedicated to appointments
  • One day dedicated to surgery (soft tissue and dentistry preferred)

Surgery & Appointment Flow

Surgery caseload: 2–4 procedures per day (spays, neuters, mass removals, dentals; orthopedic procedures referred out)

Appointments

30-minute slots

~15 per full appointment day

~5–7 on partial surgery days

Built-in 12:00–1:30 p. m. lunch/catch-up time

  • Our Support Team
  • 3 CVTs
  • 2 Veterinary Technicians
  • 3 Veterinary Assistants

Each doctor is supported by a dedicated technician, with additional support available as needed. Our team has strong tenure, ranging from 2 to 25 years.

Community & Location

Stoughton is a growing community located near Madison, home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This provides access to premier referral hospitals, specialists, and continuing education resources. Madison consistently ranks among the best U.S. cities for bike trails, locally owned businesses, green spaces, and vibrant community life.

Benefits That Matter We value the well-being of our team and offer a competitive package for our associates, including:

  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Extensive mental health and wellness benefits
  • Generous CE allowance and PTO
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • License fees and professional dues covered
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

At Chalet Veterinary Clinic, you’ll find a welcoming environment, a collaborative team, and a true work-life balance. We’d love to connect—apply today!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical, dental, and surgical care for canine and feline patients. Manage appointments and perform soft tissue surgeries while collaborating with a supportive team of veterinary technicians and assistants.

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified veterinarians capable of performing routine surgeries and managing clinical appointments. The role requires a commitment to high-quality patient care and the ability to work effectively within a multi-doctor hospital environment.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSoft tissue surgeryClinical pathologyClient communicationEmergency careTeam collaborationDiagnostic imaging

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.7 / 10 · top 5% in veterinary medicineranked against 2,983 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $130k (middle half $115k–$135k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Wisconsin66 active3,011 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 82% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,983 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Stoughton, WI at Chalet Veterinary Clinic a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,983 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 14 employers
3
<$95k
2
$95k-125k
8
$125k-155k
5
$155k-185k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
72%
Relocation assistance
56%
CME allowance
50% this job
Loan repayment
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$160k-$180k
#2

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$160k-$180k
#3

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$100k-$175k
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,983 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Chalet Veterinary Clinic

Veterinary
Stoughton, WI

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Mental health and wellness benefits
CE allowance
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation and holidays
License fees and professional dues covered
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Living in Stoughton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$405k
Typical market rent
$1,628/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.