Veterinarian

Veterinarian Above average in Veterinary MedicineNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$140k-$165k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Greenwood Lake Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinarian in our hospital to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to a variety of animal patients.

  • What to Expect
  • Salary: $140-$165,000 base per year + 20% production
  • Location: 1925 Union Valley Road, Hewitt, NJ 07421

Hours of operation

  • Monday - Friday: 9am - 7pm
  • Saturday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Sunday: Closed

As you join our mission to enhance the health and longevity of companion animals by utilizing the latest medical knowledge and expertise of highly qualified, experienced medical personnel., expect to be supported in your work and personal life with:

A schedule that respects your time. Our last appointment of the day is at 7:00 PM. You won’t be expected to stay late or be on call.

All the benefits you deserve—health, dental, vision, retirement—plus: relocation assistance, pet discounts, uniform allowance, CE allowance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), plus we will cover your dues, license fees and AVMA-PLIT!

Paid time off- Catch your breath with Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid CE days every year. Take the time you need to recharge.

Partnership opportunities through Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), where more than 235 partners co-own practices across 168 locations. VPP offers unmatched support in operations, marketing, and finance, allowing you to focus on your passion for veterinary medicine.

Requirements

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

About Greenwood Lake Animal Hospital

Greenwood Lake Animal Hospital’s facility has been completely renovated and expanded to incorporate the newest technology and enhance patient and client comfort. We take great pride in our clean and friendly office. Our equipment is up-to-date and well maintained. It is our desire to provide the highest quality medical and surgical care to our patients and offer the best possible service to our clients. Our clients are our neighbors as well as customers, and we value their continued trust and goodwill. Courtesy, Patience, and Excellence in Service are our highest priorities.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to a variety of animal patients. Focus on enhancing the health and longevity of companion animals using the latest medical knowledge.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Medical CarePatient ManagementClient Service

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian at Veterinary Practice Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,958 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 48 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 77% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Veterinary Medicine

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Hewitt

Median resident rent
$2,293/mo
Residents’ average commute
45 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Veterinary Practice Partners

Veterinary Services
Centreville, Virginia
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, vision insurance
Retirement package
Relocation assistance
Pet discounts
Uniform allowance
CE allowance
Employee Assistance Program
Dues, license fees, and AVMA-PLIT covered