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Community Veterinary Partners
North Haledon, New Jersey

Lead Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$15k-$160k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

North Haledon Veterinary Care – Where Pets, People, and Purpose Come Together

North Haledon, New Jersey

Lead Doctor

North Haledon Veterinary Care is seeking a compassionate and experienced Lead Veterinarian to join our dedicated team and help guide the future of our community-focused practice.

With nearly 30 years of trusted service, we’ve built a strong reputation for delivering personalized, high-quality care with a welcoming, “hometown” feel that our loyal clients know and love.

Our positive and collaborative team culture sets us apart—our staff actively pursues continuing education, supports one another, and stays engaged even during downtime.

Though our team is newer to CVP and North Haledon, they’ve already made a lasting impact and are committed to delivering an exceptional client and patient experience.

As a leader in the practice, you’ll mentor our team, foster a supportive and growth-minded environment, and help expand our reach through community engagement initiatives like our Pet Wellness Days, which offer accessible care and introduce new clients to our trusted services.

If you're a passionate veterinarian with strong leadership skills and a desire to grow within a close-knit, supportive community, we’d love to meet you!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Strong Community Roots: Be part of a well-established practice with nearly 30 years of trusted service in the tight-knit North Haledon community.
  • Positive Team Culture: Work alongside a collaborative, supportive, and motivated team that values continued learning and professional growth.
  • Hometown Feel: Build meaningful relationships with clients who appreciate familiar faces and personalized care for their pets.
  • Community Engagement: Help lead impactful outreach efforts like Pet Wellness Days, offering low-cost services and connecting with new pet owners.
  • Leadership Opportunity: Take on a fulfilling leadership role where you’ll mentor fellow veterinarians and help shape the future of a growing practice.

North Haledon, NJ

North Haledon, NJ is a quiet, charming town nestled between Bergen and Passaic counties, offering the perfect balance of small-town community and big-city accessibility.

Known for its friendly atmosphere and strong local pride, North Haledon hosts numerous community events throughout the year and is located just down the street from the local firehouse and a vibrant community outreach center.

With easy access to several major highways and only 40 minutes from New York City, the area provides convenience for commuters and endless options for dining, shopping, and recreation. The surrounding towns offer extensive public transportation, making travel simple and stress-free.

Residents enjoy the many parks, lakes, hiking trails, and top-tier restaurants nearby, as well as access to excellent public schools and diverse neighborhoods—making it an ideal place to live and work, especially for families.

North Haledon Veterinary Care is proud to be part of Community Veterinary Partners (CVP). While every CVP hospital maintains its own unique personality and culture, we’re united by one mission: to create more meaningful moments between pets and people—starting with the people on our teams. That means giving our doctors the trust, support, and resources they need to thrive.

North Haledon Veterinary Care + CVP Difference

  • Creative Compensation – Crafted to intentionally align with your career aspirations.
  • Expansive Network – Collaborate with 600+ doctors across 140+ hospitals in 18 states, gaining unmatched support and expertise.
  • Comprehensive Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to Journey, our platform for confidential support for you, your family, and friends.
  • Clinical Autonomy – Make the best medical decisions for your patients within a supportive team.
  • Top-Tier Growth & Mentorship – Benefit from structured onboarding, leadership development, and career advancement programs.

Sound Like Your Kind of Place?

Let’s talk. We’d love to get to know you and share what makes North Haledon Veterinary Care a special place to grow your career.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Veterinary Partners (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.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Veterinarian will mentor the clinical team and foster a supportive, growth-oriented practice environment. They will also lead community outreach initiatives and ensure the delivery of high-quality, personalized patient care.

Requirements

The candidate must be a compassionate and experienced veterinarian with strong leadership capabilities. A commitment to professional growth and community-focused practice is essential for this role.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineClinical decision makingClient relationsTeam collaborationGrowth-minded leadership

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$160k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $147k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$160kVeterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $108k–$160k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$147k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in New Jersey76 active3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 73% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey healthcare professional listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment112 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings996 in the last 30 days502 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs
3
<$105k
0
$105k-140k
3
$140k-175k
4
$175k-210k
1
$220k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs
CME allowance
90% this job
401k / retirement match
80%
Sign-on bonus
70%
Relocation assistance
70%
Loan repayment
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Senior Veterinarian

Alliance Animal Health · Rochester, Minnesota

$120k-$220k
#2

Associate Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Hackensack, New Jersey

$96k-$203k
#3

Veterinarian

$150k-$200k
#4

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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About Community Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mental Health Support (Journey)
Clinical Autonomy
Mentorship Programs
Leadership Development
Career Advancement

Living in North Haledon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$707k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,241/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.