Memorial Veterinary Hospital - Dickson City - Veterinarian

VeterinarianNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

At Memorial Veterinary Hospital located in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, we are dedicated to health and happiness of all the pets that share and enrich our lives. We promise to treat every client like family and every patient like he or she were our own beloved pet. We serve companion animals, and have a sister hospital in Throop that sees GP and Urgent Care cases as well only 12 minutes away!

Memorial Veterinary Hospital in Dickson City, Pennsylvania is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian looking to practice high-quality small animal medicine in a supportive, collaborative environment while developing meaningful, long-term relationships with clients and their pets.

Whether you're an experienced veterinarian looking for your next opportunity or a newer graduate seeking a team where you can continue to develop your skills, we'd love to learn more about what you're looking for in your next practice.

Why Memorial Veterinary Hospital?

Our team is committed to providing compassionate, individualized veterinary care while creating an environment where our doctors and support staff can do their best work.

  • Why This Role Stands Out
  • Work-Life Balance That Works for You
  • Monday–Friday schedule
  • No weekend shifts
  • No after-hours emergencies
  • Time to focus on medicine AND your life outside the clinic
  • A Team That Supports You
  • Collaborative, respectful, people-first culture
  • Opportunity to contribute ideas and shape the practice
  • Mentorship tailored to your experience level
  • Supportive environment that values professional growth
  • Practice Medicine the Way You Want
  • Focus on internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and wellness
  • Access to a diverse caseload and advanced tools
  • Ability to grow your clinical skills and pursue your areas of interest
  • Hospital Highlights
  • Digital radiography (including dental)
  • In-house IDEXX laboratory
  • Ultrasound & therapeutic laser
  • Modern surgical suite & dental area
  • Emphasis on quality care, client communication, and collaboration

Location Advantages

  • Dickson City is a welcoming, affordable community just outside Scranton, PA. Enjoy proximity to:
  • The Pocono Mountains and outdoor recreation
  • Vibrant Scranton amenities
  • Easy access to Philadelphia and New York City

It’s a great area for both raising a family and enjoying your favorite hobbies, with excellent schools, parks, and a strong sense of community.

About VetEvolve

Memorial Veterinary Hospital is part of the VetEvolve hospital network. VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead.

We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique.

We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams. Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It.

We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.

Position Summary

The primary purpose and function of the Associate Veterinarian is to provide the highest quality of veterinary care and exceptional client service.

The Associate Veterinarian advocates for pets and their quality of life; builds a long term bonding relationship with clients; contributes to the development and maintenance of the human-pet bond; and educates clients on all aspects of pet health.

This role partners with the Practice Manager as a driving force in support of a positive, high-performing culture that aligns with VetEvolve’s guiding principles of Care First, Better Together, Grow Forward, and Own It.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide consistent high-quality care and exceptional service to pets and clients while maximizing efficiency, productivity and profitability.

Practice veterinary medicine in a manner compliant with the State Veterinary Practice Act, Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws. Ensure appropriate medical record documentation and maintain complete medical records that meet practice quality control guidelines.

Perform complete diagnostic workups, establish accurate histories and physical exams, develop thorough treatment plans, and deliver appropriate urgent, preventive, and ongoing care.

Prescribe and administer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies as appropriate; perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments using standard protocols, instruments, and equipment.

Effectively communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and home care instructions to clients and the veterinary medical team; address and resolve client concerns.

Promote the safety of pets, clients, and team members by ensuring safe restraint techniques, adherence to practice guidelines, and maintaining clean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and laboratory areas.

  • Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and gain their trust and compliance.
  • Attend department and team meetings, both in person and virtually, to stay informed, collaborate effectively, and support broader practice alignment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent, with an active or eligible state license.
  • New graduates and experienced veterinarians welcome to apply
  • Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
  • Collaborates effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.
  • Commitment to maintaining professional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
  • Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
  • Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to employee assistance program.

Hours

Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations.

Apply here or contact Meaghan Mostriansky at mostriansky@vetevolve.com for more information and a confidential, exploratory conversation!

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian is responsible for providing high-quality medical care, performing surgeries, and conducting diagnostic workups for companion animals. They must also build strong relationships with clients, educate them on pet health, and maintain accurate medical records.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Wellness carePatient advocacySurgical proceduresAnimal restraint techniquesPreventive care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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, 72% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,130 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $100k–$200k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Pennsylvania134 active3,168 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 72% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 44% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment221 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings996 in the last 30 days523 the 30 days before (+90%)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 (3,130 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Memorial Veterinary Hospital - Dickson City - Veterinarian at Memorial Veterinary Hospital - Dickson City a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,130 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

13 jobs · 11 employers
3
<$90k
2
$100k
4
$125k-160k
3
$160k-195k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs · 11 employers
Sign-on bonus
92%
CME allowance
83%
401k / retirement match
83% this job
Relocation assistance
50%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$140k-$200k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

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

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Memorial Veterinary Hospital - Dickson City

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program

Living in Dickson City

Typical market rent
$1,313/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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