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Community Veterinary Partners
North Haledon, New Jersey

Lead Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$15k-$160k

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

Job Description

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

North Haledon, New Jersey
 Lead Doctor

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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!  

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Of the 49 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution13 jobs · 12 employers

5
<$150k
3
$150k-180k
2
$180k-210k
1
$220k
2
$240k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 12 employers

CME allowance
92% this job
401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
85%
Relocation assistance
54%
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in North Haledon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$708k
Median resident rent
$2,369/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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