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Kittanning, Pennsylvania

Veterinarian| Kittanning, PA

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Kittanning Veterinary Hospital, a CareVet partner, has a tremendous opportunity to join our thriving practice in Kittanning, PA! Kittanning is a mixed practice with 50% of its patients being small animal, 15% equine, and 35% food animal.

What would you do with $200k? Looking for a bigger bonus up front or a higher minimum base? It is YOUR choice! CareVet is offering a guaranteed base and bonus combination of $200k in your first year with Kittanning as a full time DVM team member. This opportunity is for an experienced veterinarian and full time doctor.

In addition to our customizable compensation package, this position offers a production bonus plan, clinical support, schedule flexibility, 401k match, access to our vacation plan, and "true" paid time off.

About the Position

We are seeking a compassionate Veterinarian to help grow our thriving practice! All levels of experience will be considered, but the ideal candidate will be friendly, personable and a team player. This is a great opportunity for a new grad looking for mentorship!

About the Hospital

We are committed to practicing high quality, progressive, individualized medical care for our patients. We provide you with the tools to help your patients through industry-leading medical and diagnostic capabilities.

About the Team

Work along a team that is friendly, team-oriented, and dedicated to an enjoyable work-life balance. Our experienced support staff and veterinarians create a professional work experience while helping our clients care for their beloved companions.

CareVet Offers You

  • Six figure starting salary plus production
  • Lucrative Equity Bonus Package or option for cash Signing Bonus
  • No negative accrual
  • Schedule flexibility
  • Paid time off
  • Access to CareVet's vacation program
  • Student loan assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 100% paid life and disability insurance

Paid Time and Allowance for Professional Development

For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage!

Responsibilities

  • Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
  • Treat and dress wounds
  • Perform surgery on animals
  • Test for and vaccinate against diseases
  • Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
  • Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
  • Prescribe medication
  • Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
  • Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
  • Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
  • Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
  • Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
  • Strong fondness and understanding of animals
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of animal behavior
  • Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

How to Apply

To learn more about positions available, please contact Chelsea Haverfield @ 636-373-1181 or by email @ chaverfield@carevethealth.com. Apply directly by clicking the button below.

About the Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.

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Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Animal diagnosisVaccinationMedical equipment operationClient communicationAnimal handlingMedical record keepingTreatment planningTeam collaborationDecision making

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 68% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

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Salary Distribution11 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs

Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
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Relocation assistance
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CME allowance
73%
Loan repayment
18% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Kittanning

Median resident rent
$705/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About CareVet Health

Veterinary Services
St. Louis, Missouri
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed base and bonus combination of $200k in first year
Production bonus plan
Clinical support
Schedule flexibility
401k match
Access to vacation plan
True paid time off
Six figure starting salary plus production