Hayden Pet Medical Center (Hayden, ID) - Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian (DVM)

Hayden Pet Medical Center | Hayden, ID

Hayden Pet Medical Center is searching for an Associate Veterinarian to join our AAHA-accredited team in Hayden, Idaho.

Located just minutes north of Coeur d'Alene, Hayden Pet Medical Center is a well-established, multi-doctor veterinary hospital serving the pets and livestock of northern Idaho. We are proud to provide high-quality medicine in a collaborative environment where veterinarians are encouraged to pursue their interests, continue learning, and build rewarding careers.

Whether you're an experienced veterinarian looking for your next opportunity or a recent graduate eager to begin your career, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applications from mixed animal veterinarians, small animal veterinarians, and doctors with special interests in areas such as surgery, exotics, reproduction, urgent care, or dentistry.

Why Hayden Pet Medical Center?

One of the unique advantages of joining Hayden Pet Medical Center is the opportunity to work alongside an exceptionally talented team. Our veterinarians include practitioners with expertise in exotic animal medicine, orthopedic surgery, reproduction, urgent care, and companion animal medicine.

We perform a wide variety of procedures and actively encourage collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth. Our team is guided by four core values: acceptance, growth, encouragement, and positivity.

These principles shape our culture and influence how we care for our patients, support one another, and serve our clients. We are looking for a veterinarian who values teamwork, emotional intelligence, and a positive workplace culture as much as they value practicing excellent medicine.

As an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital, we provide a comprehensive range of services for small animals and exotics, including wellness care, diagnostics, dentistry, advanced soft tissue surgery, orthopedics, and reproductive medicine. Our fast-paced yet organized environment offers plenty of opportunities to expand your skills while practicing high-quality veterinary medicine.

Who We Are Looking For

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD, or equivalent)
  • Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in Idaho
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to high-quality veterinary medicine and surgery
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
  • Passion for continued professional development and learning

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your professional goals and personal interests, including:

  • Competitive base salary based on experience
  • Quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual
  • Generous signing bonus and relocation assistance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA options
  • Generous PTO with rollover
  • Paid parental leave and bonding time
  • Annual continuing education allowance with paid CE days
  • Structured mentorship program for new graduates and experienced veterinarians alike
  • Professional development support
  • Paid licensing fees, professional dues, and AVMA PLIT coverage
  • 401(k) retirement options
  • Personal pet care discounts
  • Plus, more
  • Live and Work in Hayden, Idaho

Nestled in the heart of northern Idaho, Hayden and nearby Coeur d'Alene offer an incredible quality of life for veterinary professionals. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and forests, the area is a year-round destination for outdoor recreation, including boating, hiking, skiing, fishing, mountain biking, and camping.

Residents enjoy a welcoming community, excellent schools, a vibrant downtown scene, and easy access to world-class outdoor adventures. From summer days on Lake Coeur d'Alene to winter weekends on the ski slopes, it's easy to see why so many people choose to call northern Idaho home.

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where you'll be supported by a talented team, challenged professionally, and encouraged to grow, we invite you to apply today!

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

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Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care for small animals and exotics in a collaborative hospital environment. Participate in team-based patient care while engaging in professional development and mentorship opportunities.

Requirements

Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD, or equivalent) degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Idaho. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to practicing excellent veterinary medicine.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Idaho?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $130k–$163k)448 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIdaho index 95.5US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Idaho25 active3,075 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 82% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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4
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
82% this job
401k / retirement match
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
55% this job
Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,033 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary based on experience
Quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual
Generous signing bonus and relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA options
Generous PTO with rollover
Paid parental leave and bonding time
Annual continuing education allowance with paid CE days
Structured mentorship program

Living in Hayden

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$592k
Typical market rent
$2,245/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.3
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Coeur d'Alene, ID metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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