Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$112k-$145k
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian – General Practice – Omaha, Nebraska
Rockbrook Animal Clinic | 2814 S 107th Ave, Omaha, NE
Rockbrook Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative, well-established team in Omaha, NE. If you're a seasoned clinician with strong general practice skills and the confidence to manage your own caseload, you'll find a welcoming, locally led practice that values your expertise, teamwork, and delivering exceptional, personalized care to pets and their families.
What to Expect
- Salary: base salary of $112,000–$145,000
- Bonus: Up to $40,000
Schedule: Part-time or Full-time, 4 days per week (average 36 hrs/week), rotating half-day Saturday coverage, no on-call
Why You’ll Love Working Here
You're joining a team, not just a practice: Work alongside five DVMs, led by Dr. Martin Ramm, who all enjoy collaborating, sharing cases, and supporting one another.
Skilled RVTs and Support Staff Behind You: You won't be doing this alone. Our seven credentialed technicians, along with assistants, receptionists, and pre-vet students, keep the hospital running so you can focus on practicing medicine.
Practice Full-Service Medicine: Wellness and preventive care, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, dentistry with digital dental X-rays, digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, and urgent care.
Advanced Pain Management: Offer laser therapy, stem cell therapy, platelet-rich plasma, and medical pain management, because relieving pain and improving quality of life is a top priority here.
Mentorship & Professional Development: We value the expertise experienced veterinarians bring, and our team is passionate about sharing knowledge, advancing skills, and supporting your continued growth.
Local Leadership, Local Decisions: Decisions are made locally by our owners, veterinarians, technicians, and staff, with the backing of the VPP community.
A Trusted Omaha Hospital: A long-standing, well-respected practice with a loyal client base and a friendly, welcoming environment.
Benefits & Perks
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan with 3.5% employer match
- Generous PTO so you can recharge
- CE Allowance to support your professional development
- Enhanced Parental & Medical Leave (Short-Term Disability)
- Pet Care Discounts for your own animals
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Dues, License Fees & AVMA-PLIT covered in full
VIN Membership and AI Note-taking Software Covered
Partnership / Ownership Pathway through Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP) for those interested in long-term growth
About Us
Rockbrook Animal Clinic is a full-service animal clinic in Omaha, Nebraska, whose mission is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care for pets. Led by Dr. Martin Ramm, our team offers preventive, medical, surgical, and dental services with a warm, personalized approach for pets and their families.
We care for dogs, cats, and select exotic pets at every stage of life. Rockbrook joined the Veterinary Practice Partners community in 2026 and continues to operate with the same local leadership, values, and dedication to personalized care.
About the Area – Omaha, NE
Omaha is a vibrant Midwest city with an affordable cost of living, a strong job market, and a wide range of neighborhoods and top-rated schools. Our Central Omaha location offers easy commutes, plus access to the Old Market, Henry Doorly Zoo, the Missouri River, and a thriving food and arts scene.
Our Clinic Resume… Meet Your Rockbrook Team
- Team members who joined us in 1999, 2004, and 2011, and a family connection to the clinic going back to 1986.
- Technician degrees from Vatterott College, Iowa Western Community College, and Omaha College of Health Careers.
- Our pets include dogs, cats, guinea pigs, German shorthaired pointers, a black lab, and a mini chicken.
Special skills: pickleball, fishing, refinishing wood floors, cosplay design, gardening, and caring for our clients' pets as if they were our own.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
- Valid veterinary license in the state of NE
- A collaborative spirit and genuine investment in patient care and client education
If you're looking for a role where you can practice excellent medicine, grow at your own pace, and build a meaningful career in a community that values its veterinarians, we'd love to meet you. Apply today or reach out directly. We encourage both new graduates and experienced DVMs to apply.
At Rockbrook, we are proud to foster an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment for our team, our clients, and our community.
Rockbrook Animal Clinic | 2814 S 107th Ave, Omaha, NE | 402-397-2424 | Website: rockbrookanimalclinic.com
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will manage a personal caseload, perform surgeries, and provide comprehensive medical care including wellness, dentistry, and urgent care. They will collaborate with a team of five DVMs and support staff to deliver personalized care to pets and their families.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$129k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $143k in an average-cost state. 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $112k–$145k | Veterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $125k–$163k)468 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$143k in purchasing power | Nebraska index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Nebraska | 26 active | 3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 78% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,267 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+158%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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