Associate Veterinarian
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starting at $120K
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian | Animal Care Clinic Monadnock
About Our Clinic
Animal Care Clinic Monadnock is a well-established small animal hospital in Peterborough, New Hampshire, serving the Monadnock Region with compassionate, high-quality veterinary care. We’re looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys building lasting client relationships and practicing alongside a collaborative team. With skilled support staff and an experienced Practice Manager, you’ll have support to focus on your patients and continue growing your clinical interests.
Check us out at: animalcareclinicmonadnock.com
- Clinic Snapshot
- Practice type: Small Animal General Practice
- Avg. daily patient volume: 13+ patients/day
- Support staff ratio: 2:1
- Case mix: Wellness care, preventive medicine, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and diagnostics, with orthopedic surgery also offered
- Technology & equipment: Digital radiology, in-house ultrasound, dental radiology, and cold laser therapy
Team culture: Collaborative and supportive, with a shared commitment to excellent medicine and strong client relationships
Total Rewards & How We Invest in You
We believe great doctors deserve great rewards.
- Base salary starting at $120,000 + production bonus
- Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus available
- DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program: Earn annual bonuses based on your production
- No negative accrual: We reward performance without penalizing you during slower periods
- Transparent production metrics and operational support to maximize earnings
- Generous CE allowance + paid licenses and professional dues
- Referral bonus program: Bring great talent to our network and get rewarded
- Flexible scheduling, strong work-life balance, and mentorship programs
- Relocation assistance available
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and mental health benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays
What Makes Us Different
Medical autonomy: Practice exceptional medicine and surgery with the full support of our medical systems and team.
Robust support: Work alongside skilled technicians, dedicated client service representatives, and an experienced Practice Manager.
A team you can grow with: Share ideas, collaborate on cases, and continue developing your interests in medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
Community connection: Build lasting relationships with the clients and pets who make our hospital part of the Monadnock community.
Room to grow: You’ll have the tools, resources, and opportunities to continue advancing your career.
Who You Are & How You’ll Make a Difference
You are a veterinarian who is:
- Passionate about patient care and long-term client relationships
- A collaborative teammate who thrives in a positive, supportive culture
- Interested in a varied small animal caseload, including preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry
- Committed to continuous growth and excellence
- Comfortable partnering with clients to develop thoughtful, individualized care plans
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university required
- Active New Hampshire veterinary license or ability to obtain one
- DEA registration or ability to obtain
- Compassionate, client-centered approach to care
- Strong communication, client-education, and relationship-building skills
About the Area
Peterborough, New Hampshire, blends small-town New England charm with an active outdoor lifestyle. Located in the Monadnock Region, the area offers a charming downtown, a vibrant arts community, and nearby mountains, lakes, and trails for hiking, skiing, and kayaking.
Spend your time off exploring Mount Monadnock, enjoying local shops and restaurants, or taking a trip to Concord, Manchester, or Boston.
Let’s Talk About Your Next Opportunity
Apply online or skip the paperwork and email Macy Walker at macy.walker@amerivet.com anytime.
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At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.
- Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
- Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
- Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
- A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
- Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.
At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical and surgical care to small animal patients while building lasting relationships with clients. You will collaborate with a supportive team to develop individualized care plans and contribute to the hospital's clinical success.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 65% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
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).
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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