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Oconomowoc Animal Hospital
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Veterinarian- Oconomowoc Animal Hospital

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian | Oconomowoc Animal Hospital | Oconomowoc, WI

Oconomowoc Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Associate Veterinarian to join our established small animal and exotics practice in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Whether you're an experienced DVM or a new graduate seeking mentorship, this is an excellent opportunity to practice high-quality medicine in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Serving the Greater Milwaukee area since 1981, our hospital is committed to providing Fear Free veterinary care while maintaining a positive culture and sustainable caseload. Our modern facility features digital radiology, ultrasound, laser therapy, and six exam rooms, allowing our team to deliver exceptional medical, surgical, dental, and wellness care.

  • Core Competencies
  • Small Animal Medicine
  • Exotic Animal Medicine
  • Preventive Care & Wellness
  • General Surgery
  • Veterinary Dentistry
  • Fear Free Patient Care
  • Diagnostic Imaging & Ultrasound
  • Laser Therapy
  • Client Communication & Education
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Team Collaboration
  • Compassionate Patient Care

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary
  • Quarterly production with no negative accrual
  • Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous PTO with rollover
  • Paid parental leave and bonding time
  • Annual CE allowance plus CE days
  • Professional development assistance
  • Paid professional dues and PLIT
  • Structured mentorship program
  • 401(k) options
  • Personal pet discounts
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent degree
  • Wisconsin veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
  • Interest in general practice; all experience levels encouraged to apply
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Compassionate, collaborative, and growth-oriented mindset

Why Oconomowoc?

Known for its beautiful lakes, outdoor recreation, and welcoming community, Oconomowoc offers an exceptional quality of life with convenient access to Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago. Enjoy the perfect balance of small-town charm and big-city amenities.

Join Oconomowoc Animal Hospital and grow your veterinary career in a practice dedicated to Fear Free medicine, teamwork, and exceptional patient care.

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Oconomowoc AH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The associate veterinarian will provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care for small animals and exotic pets. They will also focus on client education and collaborative team-based patient care within a Fear Free environment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian- Oconomowoc Animal Hospital at Oconomowoc Animal Hospital a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,022 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 13 employers

Sign-on bonus
94% this job
401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
69% this job
Relocation assistance
50% this job
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,022 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Oconomowoc

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$485k
Typical market rent
$1,854/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Oconomowoc Animal Hospital

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary
Quarterly production with no negative accrual
Generous sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO with rollover
Paid parental leave and bonding time