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Ameri Vet
Peterborough, New Hampshire

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

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

DEA License

Key Skills

Client communicationTeam collaborationClinical practice

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,961 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Peterborough

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$466k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,515/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Manchester-Nashua, NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ameri Vet

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Production Bonus
No Negative Accrual
Sign-On Bonus up to $30,000
DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program
Generous CE Allowance
Paid Licenses and Professional Dues
Referral Bonus Program
Flexible Scheduling