Veterinarian - Brick NJ
Listed compensation
$100k-$160k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Who We Are
Laurelton Veterinary Hospital is looking for a compassionate veterinarian to join our family-friendly practice.
- Established in 1987 with 4 exam rooms (2 lift tables), 1 surgery room, and kennel area for dogs and cats
- Fully equipped with dental machine & X-rays, digital X-rays, Doppler, laser therapy, in-house diagnostics, microscope, and tonometer
- 100% dogs and cats; 15–20 patients/day; wellness visits (15 min), sick visits (30 min)
- Currently transitioning from a paper-based system to an efficient paper-light workflow, embracing digital solutions for improved practice management
- Supportive, work-life balance culture; 1 doctor to 2–3 assistants
- Proud supporters of Rescue Ridge
What's in It for You
We offer generous salaries, 401(k), medical benefits, CE allowance, professional dues and liability coverage, employee wellbeing coverage, growth opportunities, and so much more!
- Job Title: Associate Veterinarian
- Location: Laurelton Veterinary Hospital - Brick, NJ
- Salary Range: $100,000 - $160,000 per year
We would love to tell you more about our community-based approach to veterinary care. Apply today or reach out to Kaley at kunger@vetcor.com
Where We Are
Located along the beautiful Jersey Shore, Brick offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and coastal living. Just an hour from Philadelphia, New York City, and Atlantic City, it provides convenient access to big-city amenities while maintaining a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Residents enjoy nearby beaches, parks, boardwalks like Jenkinsons and Seaside, plus excellent schools and a welcoming community—making it an ideal place to live, work, and play.
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will provide compassionate medical care to dogs and cats, including wellness and sick visits. They will also manage patient diagnostics and treatments while utilizing the hospital's digital workflow systems.
Requirements
The candidate must be a qualified veterinarian capable of performing routine surgeries and diagnostic procedures. Strong interpersonal skills are required to maintain the practice's community-based approach and supportive team environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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 ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $100k–$160k | Veterinary Medicine median $150k (middle half $137k–$165k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$119k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in New Jersey | 83 active | 3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus · 12% offer loan repayment119 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,282 in the last 30 days | 483 the 30 days before (+165%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Vet Cor
Benefits & Perks
Living in Brick
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $545k≈ 5.4× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,718/mo≈ 33% of gross pay
- State income tax
- Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.