Associate Veterinarian- Red Lion Veterinary Hospital
Compensation
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Job Description
Join a compassionate, full-service practice that’s been serving the New Castle community since 1978. At Red Lion Veterinary Hospital, we treat pets like family and are proud to offer a collaborative team and excellent medical resources.
About Us
- Established small animal practice with a 45+ year history in New Castle
- Full range of services including preventative care, surgery, diagnostics, and rehab
- Modern facility with advanced equipment and a highly trained support staff
- Team culture centered on client education, quality care, and pet wellness
What You’ll Do
- Deliver high-quality care to patients across all life stages
- Build trusted relationships with clients through communication and education
- Collaborate with colleagues to support hospital-wide excellence
- Maintain accurate medical records and uphold ethical standards
Job Requirements
- Licensed (or eligible) DVM/VMD in Delaware
- Team-oriented and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Committed to high standards of patient care
Benefits & Compensation
- Generous signing bonus and relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with shared premiums
- 401(k) with employer match and paid life insurance
- CE stipend and paid time off for CE + vacation
Email Paige at pfreyer@blueriverpetcare.com to learn more!
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality medical care to patients across all life stages while building trusted relationships with clients. Collaborate with the hospital team to maintain accurate medical records and uphold high standards of patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD license or be eligible for licensure in Delaware. Applicants should be team-oriented with excellent communication skills and a commitment to quality veterinary practice.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
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, 58% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $115k–$190k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Pennsylvania | 129 active | 3,066 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Pennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment220 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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