Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$125K - $165K
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k–$165k | Veterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $108k–$165k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$133k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in New Jersey | 76 active | 3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 73% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | New Jersey healthcare professional listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment112 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 996 in the last 30 days | 502 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 |
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