Associate Veterinarian for Bridgewater Veterinary Hospital in Bridgewater, NJ
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Job Description
The world has changed, so we’ve reimagined what it looks like to be a full-time veterinarian.
At Bridgewater Veterinary Clinic, we are looking for veterinarians who are passionate about their work, committed to advocating for their patients, and dedicated to delivering thoughtful, comprehensive care with compassion. Our ideal candidate enjoys practicing high-quality small animal medicine while building meaningful relationships with clients and their pets.
We’ve proudly been caring for pets and the people who love them since 1975, and we continue to uphold a standard of medicine rooted in communication, trust, and individualized care. We’re looking for an eager Veterinarian to join a warm team that shares the goal to provide excellent medical care, coupled with an exceptional team dynamic!
Why Bridgewater Veterinary Clinic?
Bridgewater Veterinary Clinic is a full-service small animal hospital offering a wide range of services including wellness care, dentistry, surgery, internal medicine, diagnostics, imaging, dermatology, and senior pet care.
We pride ourselves on being a welcoming, compassionate, and professional facility, where every patient is treated as a valued member of the family. Our approach to care is highly individualized; we take the time to understand each patient and client, emphasizing strong communication and partnership in every visit.
With access to in-house diagnostics and imaging, our team is equipped to provide efficient, high-quality care while maintaining a comfortable and familiar environment for our patients.
Our Location
Located in Bridgewater, our hospital sits in the heart of the South Shore, offering a balance of suburban comfort and accessibility. Bridgewater is home to Bridgewater State University, giving the town a vibrant and active community feel, while nearby areas like Plymouth and Boston provide easy access to coastal living, history, and city life.
From local coffee shops and restaurants in the town center to nearby parks and outdoor spaces, Bridgewater offers a relaxed lifestyle with everything you need close by, making it an ideal place to both live and work.
Our Culture
Our culture is centered around being welcoming, collaborative, and client-focused. We believe that great medicine starts with strong relationships, not only with our patients and clients, but within our team. We value open communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to doing what’s best for every pet.
Our veterinarians are supported by a team that prioritizes professionalism, compassion, and continuous improvement, creating an environment where you can practice confidently and continue to grow in your career.
Current Clinic Hours: Monday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm | Tuesday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm | Wednesday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm | Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm | Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:
- Generous salary, commensurate with experience
- Production earnings
- No negative accrual or non-compete
- Flexible scheduling and generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Granted equity via Suveto’s Veterinary Stock Ownership Plan (VSOP®)
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- And more
We Believe in Veterinary Ownership
VSOP® is an innovative way to have ownership in your hospital. It will provide you with the tools to grow both financially and professionally, without upfront monetary investment. As the hospital grows from your hard work and dedication, so will the value of your VSOP®.
Suveto Hospital Network
At Suveto, we’re on a mission. We’re here to empower vets like you (yes, you) to take ownership of the profession for a better veterinary future.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality small animal medical care including wellness, surgery, and diagnostics. Build meaningful relationships with clients and pets while maintaining strong team communication.
Requirements
The candidate must be a veterinarian passionate about patient advocacy and comprehensive care. They should be dedicated to practicing high-quality medicine within a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,437 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $150k (middle half $108k–$165k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Jersey index 108.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in New Jersey | 82 active | 3,402 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 84% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | New Jersey healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment105 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,223 in the last 30 days | 503 the 30 days before (+143%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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