Veterinary Anesthesiologist- Mount Laurel Animal Hospital
Listed compensation
$125k-$175k
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Job Description
Veterinary Anesthesiologist | Mount Laurel, NJ | Full Time
Pay: the greater of a guaranteed base of $125,000–$175,000 or 25% individual production
Build and lead the Anesthesia Department at a privately owned emergency, specialty and primary care hospital. You'll set the standard for anesthesia and pain management across 14 departments, including Avian & Exotics, Cardiology, Emergency and Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology and Specialty Surgery.
The Role
Develop and Lead the Anesthesia Department
- Collaborate with doctors and staff on anesthesia and pain management plans for a wide range of species and conditions
- Lead hospital-wide anesthesia and analgesia education focused on patient safety and comfort
- Mentor interns, student externs, technicians and veterinarians
- Take part in overnight and weekend on-call, rounds and case discussions
What You Bring
- DVM/VMD; board-certified or board-eligible in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (DACVAA)
- Licensed or eligible in New Jersey; DEA licensed or eligible
- A passion for teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Why Mount Laurel
- Privately owned and non-corporate, serving the community since 1976
A full specialty hospital: 25,000 sq. ft. with 24/7 emergency care, 64-slice CT, 1.5T MRI and fluoroscopy, and more than 200 highly trained support staff including Veterinary Technician Specialists
Supportive culture built on our BE EPIC values: Empowerment, Empathy, Professionalism, Integrity and Collaboration
Ideal location: minutes from Philadelphia, an hour from New York City and close to the Jersey Shore
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- CE allowance
- Generous PTO that rewards longevity
- Flexible scheduling options
- Employee pet care discounts
- Staff kitchens, appreciation events and more
Key Responsibilities
You will build and lead the Anesthesia Department, setting standards for pain management across 14 hospital departments. Additionally, you will mentor staff and collaborate on anesthesia plans for a wide range of species and conditions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (DACVAA). You must also be licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey and possess a valid DEA license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Anesthesiology Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 45 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,460 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $125k–$175k | Veterinarian median $145k (middle half $120k–$165k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$138k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in New Jersey | 114 active | 4,538 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 84% no call · 78% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey healthcare professional listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment114 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Anesthesiology listings | 313 in the last 30 days | 269 the 30 days before (+16%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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