Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125K - $165K

The week · per this posting4-day week

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Associate Veterinarian

Position Type: Full-Time Associate Veterinarian

Salary: $125,000 – $165,000 per year base + production bonus (negotiable based on experience) Sign-On Bonus: Available Location: 487 State Route 94, Columbia, NJ 07832 Schedule: 4-day work week with rotating Saturdays; closed Sundays

Animal Mansion Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to a variety of animal patients. Our practice combines a supportive, collaborative team environment with opportunities for career growth, continuing education, and potential partnership.

Whether you are an experienced veterinarian or looking to expand your skills, you’ll find mentorship, state-of-the-art resources, and a culture that prioritizes both professional and personal well-being.

What to Expect

  • Work-life balance: 4-day work week with rotating Saturdays; hospital closed on Sundays.
  • Strong support team: Experienced and tenured staff provide the assistance needed to deliver excellent patient care.

Comprehensive Benefits, Including

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off and paid CE days
  • CE allowance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Coverage of state licensing, AVMA PLIT, and professional dues
  • Sign-on bonus and pet care discounts
  • Partnership opportunities: Through Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), join a network of 235+ partner veterinarians across 168 locations with operational, marketing, and financial support to focus on medicine.

Requirements

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
  • Active veterinary license in good standing in the state of New Jersey

About Animal Mansion Veterinary Hospital

Animal Mansion Veterinary Hospital is located in the historic Hainesburg Mansion, built in 1828, blending Victorian charm with state-of-the-art veterinary care. The hospital fosters a family-oriented atmosphere where pets are treated like family and every visit is designed to be a comfortable, compassionate experience.

Our highly skilled veterinary team is supported by experienced technicians and staff, ensuring excellent patient care and a collaborative, supportive workplace. The practice provides medical, surgical, and dental care with a commitment to top-tier service, continuous learning, and professional growth.

We are dedicated to celebrating all forms of diversity and creating an inclusive environment for our team and the community we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to a variety of animal patients. The role includes working with a knowledgeable support staff to ensure excellent patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

SurgeryAnimal CareTeam CollaborationClient CommunicationTime Management

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $133k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$165kVeterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $108k–$165k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$133k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in New Jersey76 active3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 73% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusNew Jersey healthcare professional listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment112 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings996 in the last 30 days502 the 30 days before (+98%)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, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

10 jobs
2
<$130k
2
$130k-160k
3
$160k-190k
2
$190k-220k
1
$220k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

23 jobs · 11 employers
0
1-2
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3-4
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5-6
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15
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Senior Veterinarian

Alliance Animal Health · Rochester, Minnesota

$120k-$220k
#2

Associate Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Hackensack, New Jersey

$96k-$203k
#3

Veterinarian

$150k-$200k
#4

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

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

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Animal Mansion Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary
COLUMBIA, New Jersey

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Paid CE Days
CE Allowance
Employee Assistance Program

Living in Columbia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$462k≈ 3.7× annual pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.0
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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