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Community Veterinary Partners
Leesport, Pennsylvania

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120K - $170K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Come Create Moments that Matter at Leesport Animal Hospital!
[https://leesportanimalhospital.com/]Associate Veterinarian | Mentorship
Available
Small Animal | General Practice + Surgery
PT, FT, or Relief Welcome
Leesport, PA

Since 1996, Leesport Animal Hospital has been the trusted choice for families
seeking compassionate, high-quality veterinary care. As an AAHA-accredited
hospital, we hold ourselves to the highest standards in veterinary medicine —
and our clients feel that commitment in every visit. Our two full-time
veterinarians bring over 50 years of combined experience, supported by a
rockstar team of five certified veterinary technicians (with over 25 years each
under their belts).

Now, we’re looking for another veterinarian to join our close-knit,
community-focused team. Whether you’re a new graduate looking for mentorship or
an experienced doctor ready for your next chapter, you’ll find a place here
where your ideas matter, your growth is celebrated, and your life outside of
work is respected.

What makes working at Leesport Animal Hospital amazing?

* Superior Care, Locally Led: We’re AAHA accredited and empowered to make
patient decisions right here at the hospital.
* State-of-the-Art Facility/Surgical Suite: Advanced diagnostic tools and
treatment technologies.
* Experienced Team + Supportive Team: Certified technicians who anticipate your
needs, mentors who are generous with their knowledge, and colleagues who have
your back.
* Deep Community Roots: We’ve built lasting relationships with clients and
their pets — you’ll know their stories and be part of their lives
* Positive, Low Turnover Culture: We collaborate, we celebrate, we mentor, and
yes, we make time for potlucks and birthday cake.

The Leesport + CVP Difference
We’re part of the Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) fam — a veterinarian-led
network that believes in freedom, support, and growth. That means:

* Creative Compensation Packages: Crafted to intentionally align with your
career aspirations and never include negative accrual.
* Expansive Network: Collaborate with 600+ doctors across 140+ hospitals in 18
states, gaining unmatched support and expertise.
* Comprehensive Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision + 24/7 Mental
Health Support – Because you deserve to be taken care of, too.
* Clinical Autonomy: Make the best medical decisions for your patients within a
supportive team that has your back.
* Top-Tier Growth & Mentorship: Benefit from structured onboarding, leadership
development, and career advancement programs.

And through CVP’s shared values: Champion People, Elevate Care, Respect Each
Other, Execute with Excellence, Seek to Understand. We create an environment
where care flourishes, growth is encouraged, and your career can take the path
you choose.

Additional Benefits of Our Community

* Competitive compensation with sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
available
* No Negative Accrual — ever + Monthly Payout and Reset.
* Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
* Annual CE allowance + paid CE time off
* Paid licensing and fees (state license, DEA, AVMA PLIT, VIN & more)
* Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 24/7 mental health support
* 401(k) with match and option to participate in our equity program
* Pet care discounts — because your own pets deserve great care, too
* Team recognition and incentive programs that celebrate all hospital team
members monthly

Want to fall in love with vet med again?
At Leesport Animal Hospital, you’ll practice meaningful medicine, build lasting
client relationships, and be supported by a team that genuinely cares — about
you, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether it’s this role or another
opportunity within our community, I’d love to learn what matters most to you and
explore whether this could be the right next step in your veterinary journey.

CVP does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),
national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital
status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide compassionate, high-quality general practice care, including surgery, to small animal patients at an AAHA-accredited hospital. They will collaborate with an experienced team of veterinarians and certified technicians while benefiting from mentorship opportunities.

Requirements

The position is open to both new graduates seeking mentorship and experienced doctors looking for their next role in a community-focused setting. Candidates must be capable of practicing meaningful medicine and building lasting client relationships.

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient CareDiagnosticsTreatment PlanningClient CommunicationTeam CollaborationAAHA Standards

Small Animal Medicine Career Context

Of the 48 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 69% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $149k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution17 jobs · 14 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
88% this job
CME allowance
82% this job
Relocation assistance
41% this job
Loan repayment
18%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Leesport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k
Median resident rent
$978/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.1
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Reading, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Community Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus available
Relocation assistance
No negative accrual
Monthly payout and reset
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Annual CE allowance