Associate Veterinarian - River Cove Animal Hospital
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian | Collaborative 5-DVM Team | Williston, VT
Join a five-doctor small animal practice just minutes from Burlington. At River Cove Animal Hospital, we combine 40 years of trusted care with a progressive, supportive team in a thriving Vermont community.
About Us
- Established, full-service companion animal hospital with a loyal client base
- Skilled in small animal medicine, surgery, and some exotic care
- In-house lab, digital radiography, dental radiology, and more
- Supportive team culture with a focus on collaboration and continuing education
What You’ll Do
- Provide high-quality medical and surgical care to companion animals
- Build long-term relationships with clients and their pets
- Collaborate with experienced veterinarians and skilled support staff
Requirements
- Licensed (or eligible) DVM/VMD in Vermont
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Team player who values education, work-life balance, and community
What We Offer
- Signing bonus and/or relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with shared premiums
- 401(k) with employer match and paid life insurance
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical and surgical care to companion animals while building long-term relationships with clients. Collaborate effectively with a team of experienced veterinarians and support staff to maintain high standards of care.
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 Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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Living in Williston
- Typical market rent
- $2,593/mo
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 100.9
- State income tax
- Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
BEA 2024 · Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.