Veterinarian - Hampstead, NH
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
Hampstead Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our thriving six-doctor team. As one of the largest and most respected general practices in southern New Hampshire, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care, outstanding client service, and a collaborative work environment where veterinarians can thrive professionally while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.
Why Hampstead Animal Hospital?
We are a 100% small animal practice with an outstanding reputation for medical excellence and client satisfaction. Our hospital has maintained AAHA accreditation at the highest tier since 2013 and serves a predominantly affluent clientele that values comprehensive diagnostics, thorough case workups, and high-quality veterinary medicine.
The culture at Hampstead Animal Hospital is built around teamwork, respect, and enjoying what we do.
Our doctors genuinely enjoy working together and frequently collaborate on cases. We even have a "Fun Committee" that organizes staff outings, celebrations, and social events throughout the year.
Our experienced support team (8 full-time CVT’s, 4 part-time CVT’s, and 2 full-time technicians) allows our veterinarians to focus on what matters most—patient care, client communication, and medical decision-making.
- State-of-the-Art Facility
- Our modern facility is designed to support high-quality medicine and efficient workflow, featuring:
- Six exam rooms, Large treatment area with six treatment tables, including wet tables, large surgical suite, dedicated dental suite, Ultrasound suite, Radiology suite, Isolation ward, large canine kennels,
- Advanced Medical Equipment: In-house abdominal ultrasound and echocardiography, Direct digital radiography, Direct digital dental radiography, High-speed dental unit, CO₂ surgical laser, Video otoscopy, TonoVet tonometer, Gas sterilization system, Two Parks Medical Dopplers, Multiparameter anesthesia monitoring (blood pressure, ECG, pulse oximetry, ETCO₂, temperature), Additional capnography and pulse oximetry monitoring, Numerous fluid pumps and syringe pumps, Bair Hugger and circulating warm-water patient warming systems
About Hampstead, NH
Hampstead is a charming New England town located in southern New Hampshire near the Massachusetts border. The area offers an exceptional quality of life with excellent schools, low crime, and beautiful natural surroundings.
Enjoy
- Less than one hour to Boston
- Less than one hour to the New Hampshire seacoast
- World-class skiing and hiking in the White Mountains just 1.5–2 hours away
- Beautiful lakes, forests, and outdoor recreation opportunities year-round
Benefits
We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement Plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development: CE allowance, dues, and liability coverage.
- Paid Time Off
Join Our Team
- If you're looking for a practice that combines advanced medicine, outstanding mentorship, a supportive team culture, and genuine work-life balance, we'd love to meet you.
- Come practice high-quality veterinary medicine in a hospital where your professional growth is encouraged, your contributions are valued, and your time outside of work is respected.
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional patient care and high-quality veterinary medicine within a collaborative six-doctor team. Engage in thorough case workups, medical decision-making, and effective communication with clients.
Requirements
The role requires a compassionate and motivated veterinarian to join a thriving small animal practice. Candidates should be committed to medical excellence and working effectively within a supportive team environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 94% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$163k)442 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Hampshire index 104.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in New Hampshire | 44 active | 3,325 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 94% no call · 88% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,266 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+157%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Hampstead, NH at Vet Cor a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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