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Lee, Massachusetts

Part-Time Veterinarian | Lee, MA

VeterinarianPart-Time

Listed compensation

Pay Range: $60K–$80K

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Are you a Veterinarian looking to maintain schedule flexibility while receiving full-time benefits? We have the perfect opportunity for you! This opportunity is YOURS – let’s create a schedule perfect for YOU!

Valley Veterinary Services, a CareVet partner, is seeking a dynamic part-time Veterinarian to be part of a collaborative and tenured team in Lee, MA! This position offers full-time benefits for part-time hours, meaning you can manage your schedule knowing CareVet has you covered.

About the Position

This is the perfect opportunity for a Veterinarian to be part of a team working in a family-like atmosphere. As a part-time DVM, you will maintain schedule flexibility working 20 or more hours per week. Ideally, this candidate will have surgical skills and a desire to make a difference in a community whose mission is to consistently provide authentic care by compassionately serving as a unified team in harmony with our clients.

Part-Time Work, Full-Time Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and generous signing bonus with no non-compete
  • Financial coverage for health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
  • Financial planning including 401k with match and student loan support
  • Veterinarian-focused culture promoting work/life balance and paid time off

Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities, including coverage for dues and licensing

Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker

Practice medicine in an awesome community!

Our modern clinic is equipped with the latest advancements in veterinary technology, allowing you to practice cutting-edge medicine. From digital radiography and ultrasound to a fully equipped surgical suite, you'll have the tools necessary to deliver top-notch care to our patients.

From cuddly canines to fantastic felines, our practice serves a wide array of animals, ensuring every day brings new and exciting challenges. Expand your expertise as you care for companion animals, pocket pets and even local wildlife, making a positive impact on the entire community.

At our practice, we understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Enjoy flexible scheduling options that allow you to explore the beauty of New England, pursue your hobbies, and spend quality time with your loved ones while making a difference in the lives of animals.

Lee: Your Gateway to Beautiful Living

Just west of the Capital City of Albany lays a quaint town named Lee, MA. This town provides a serene and quiet living location outside the other bustling cities in the area. Many people from Lee enjoy the New England countryside while driving along the Berkshire Scenic Byway.

The rolling hills and picturesque landscapes are bound to catch everyone’s eyes. Many people also enjoy hiking and afterwards dining in at family-owned and run businesses including restaurants and diners.

Due to the size of this village many people point out the community atmosphere of this town and the friendliness that comes with that. Whether you’re coming here for the food, beauty, or community you are guaranteed to stay.

Pay Range: $60,000-$80,000 base annually. Exact salary will dependent on the position, location, and experience.

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 this position, please contact Chelsea Haverfield at (636) 373-1181, or by email at chaverfield@carevethealth.com. Apply directly by clicking the link 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. Our holistic approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, veterinarians, patients and community. Learn more about CareVet at carevethealth.com.

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Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Animal health assessmentVaccinationMedical equipment operationPatient careAnimal handlingPrescription managementDecision making

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts 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, 74% have no call, 92% require no weekends.

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11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 9 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 9 employers

Sign-on bonus
100% this job
401k / retirement match
91% this job
Relocation assistance
91%
CME allowance
64%
Loan repayment
27% 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 Lee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$400k
Median resident rent
$801/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pittsfield, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

Full-time benefits for part-time hours
Generous signing bonus
No non-compete
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
401k with match
Student loan support
Paid time off