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Alliance Animal Health
Billings, Montana

Associate Veterinarian

Veterinarian Above average in Veterinary MedicineFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Company Description
  • Associate Veterinarian | Competitive Compensation + Production Bonus | Billings, Montana
  • Practice high-quality medicine, grow your surgical skills, and build a rewarding career in beautiful Montana.

Animal Clinic of Billings is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our privately owned, well-established small animal practice. Founded in 1981, our hospital has built a strong reputation throughout Montana and the surrounding region for providing exceptional patient care, advanced diagnostics, and complex surgical services.

While we are a general practice at our core, our hospital has become a referral destination for advanced orthopedic and surgical cases due to the limited specialty access in the region. This creates a unique opportunity for a GP veterinarian to work alongside experienced surgeons, see a diverse caseload, and continue developing their skills in a supportive environment.

Why Animal Clinic of Billings?

This is an opportunity to join one of the remaining larger independent veterinary hospitals in the area — a place where doctors have autonomy, strong support, and the ability to make a meaningful impact.

Our team regularly manages advanced cases including orthopedic procedures, complex soft tissue surgery, dentistry, ophthalmology, and more. While this role is focused on general practice, a veterinarian with a surgical interest will have the opportunity to learn from experienced doctors and gain valuable exposure to advanced medicine.

Job Description

  • What You’ll Do:
  • Provide high-quality medical and surgical care for small animal patients
  • Perform wellness exams, diagnostics, treatment planning, and preventative care
  • Develop thorough medical workups and individualized treatment plans
  • Communicate clearly with clients and build lasting relationships
  • Manage your own caseload while collaborating with an experienced veterinary team
  • Identify opportunities for advanced diagnostics and internal referral when appropriate
  • Continue developing your clinical and surgical skills through hands-on experience and mentorship

What We Offer

  • Highly competitive compensation package with production-based earning potential
  • Signing bonus and relocation assistance available
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
  • Professional dues and licensing fees covered
  • Experienced support staff and strong technician support
  • A collaborative environment with opportunities for mentorship and growth

Qualifications

  • What We’re Looking For:
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school
  • Licensed (or able to become licensed) in Montana
  • Experienced GP veterinarian preferred (ideally 5+ years), but strong candidates with confidence and a passion for learning are encouraged to apply
  • Strong diagnostic and medical decision-making skills
  • Comfortable performing surgery and interested in continued growth
  • A team-oriented veterinarian who is hardworking, personable, and enjoys building client relationships

The Ideal Doctor Is Someone Who

  • Takes ownership of their cases
  • Enjoys staying busy and practicing high-quality medicine
  • Is excited by complex cases and continued learning
  • Connects well with rural and long-term clients
  • Values teamwork, communication, and professional growth
  • Additional Information
  • About Billings, Montana

Located in the heart of Montana, Billings offers an incredible quality of life with access to outdoor adventure, including hiking, fishing, hunting, skiing, and some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. Enjoy the affordability and community feel of Montana while building a successful veterinary career.

If you’re looking for more than just an appointment schedule — if you want to practice excellent medicine, grow your skills, and be part of a respected independent hospital — we’d love to meet you.

We Are a DRUG-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical and surgical care for small animal patients while managing a diverse caseload. Collaborate with an experienced veterinary team to develop treatment plans and perform advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Orthopedic surgeryClient communicationCase managementTeam collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian at Alliance Animal Health a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,966 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

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Salary Distribution20 jobs · 17 employers

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<$140k
10
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$170k
2
$185k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
85% this job
CME allowance
85% this job
Relocation assistance
30% this job
Loan repayment
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.5
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,966 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Billings

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$387k
Typical market rent
$1,426/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.5
State income tax
Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Billings, MT metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Production-based earning potential
Signing bonus
Relocation assistance
Flexible scheduling options
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
Professional dues and licensing fees covered