Pays $130k-$175kVeterinarian market median is ~$167k (23 jobs)

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Ameri Vet
Avenel, New Jersey

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Small animal GP in Avenel, NJ. $130k-$175k plus production. Flexible scheduling.

Join AmeriVet as a Associate Veterinarian – Production Bonus in Avenel, NJ. St. Georges Veterinary Hospital is looking for a compassionate, skilled Veterinarian to join our thriving small animal practice in Avenel, New Jersey.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $130K - $175K
  • Production bonus
  • LTI Cash Program
  • CE allowance
  • Paid licenses and professional dues
  • Referral bonus program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Sign-on bonus available
  • 401k with company match

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join AmeriVet as a Associate Veterinarian – Production Bonus.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical and surgical care to small animal patients while building meaningful, long-term relationships with clients. Collaborate with a supportive team of technicians and staff to manage appointments and deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Requirements

Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university. Requires a compassionate, client-centered approach and strong communication skills to effectively educate pet owners.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSurgeryPatient careClient communicationClient educationSmall animal practiceTherapeutic laserIn-house labUltrasoundDigital radiologyDental radiologyCollaborationMedical autonomy

Veterinary Medicine — healthcare professional Career Context

In New Jersey, Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$157k across 53 listings, vs ~$128k nationally (2,252 listings).

New Jersey's cost-of-living index is 128.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state — New Jersey ranks #12 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Ameri Vet ranks #9 of 12 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 23 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
65% this job
Relocation assistance
59% this job
Loan repayment
24% this job

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About Ameri Vet

Veterinary Services
San Antonio, Texas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Production bonus
LTI Cash Program
CE allowance
Paid licenses and professional dues
Referral bonus program
Flexible scheduling
Relocation assistance
Sign-on bonus available