Veterinarian - Burlington, MA
Listed compensation
$80k-$95k
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Who We Are
Burlington Veterinary Hospital is seeking a dedicated and skilled part-time Veterinarian to join our collaborative team in beautiful Burlington, Massachusetts! About Us: At Burlington Veterinary Hospital, our mission is fueled by passion and a commitment to providing the highest quality care for our patients and clients. We are proud to offer comprehensive medical and surgical services for small animals, including:
- Dental surgery and digital dental radiology
- Ultrasound diagnostics
- Preventive and internal medicine
- Care for local law enforcement K9 units in Burlington and Billerica
Why Burlington? Just 20 minutes from downtown Boston, Burlington offers the best of both worlds—suburban charm with easy access to urban amenities. Home to vibrant shopping centers (including the Burlington Mall), diverse dining, scenic parks, and cultural attractions, it’s a welcoming and lively community ideal for professionals and families alike. What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary & Benefits: $80,000 - $95,000 annually, based on experience
- Medical Benefits: health, vision, and dental insurance
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- CE allowance
- Paid vacation
- Professional dues coverage
- Liability insurance
- A family-friendly atmosphere and a team that prioritizes work-life balance
If you’re an experienced veterinarian who thrives in a team-oriented environment and is excited to help lead a growing practice, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your veterinary career with us!
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for small animals, including dental procedures and ultrasound diagnostics. Collaborate with the veterinary team to maintain high standards of patient care and support local K9 units.
Requirements
Candidates must be experienced veterinarians capable of performing surgical and medical services. The role requires a dedicated professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 96% require no weekends.
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Living in Burlington
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $822k≈ 10.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $3,271/mo≈ 49% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 108.3
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.