Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Make More Meaningful Moments at Aston Veterinary Hospital.

  • Associate Veterinarian
  • Small Animal | General Practice
  • Media, PA 19063

For over 70 years, Aston Veterinary Hospital has served Media, PA and the surrounding Delaware County with compassionate, high-quality care. As a full-service, AAHA-accredited hospital, we blend advanced diagnostics, surgery, and a Fear Free approach to ensure pets and their people receive the very best.

Our team of 3 veterinarians and support staff combine expertise with warmth to deliver every pet-centered moment thoughtfully and skillfully. Whether you’re a driven new grad or a seasoned practitioner, you’ll find a place where your growth is nurtured, your voice matters, and your personal balance is respected.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Superior Standards, Fear Free Care: AAHA-accredited practice using Fear Free methods to create a calm, welcoming space for pets and staff alike.
  • Decades of Community Trust: More than seven decades of service, rooted in Media’s history and family connections.
  • Advanced Diagnostics & Surgery: Equipped with digital radiology, in-house labs, and soft-tissue and orthopedic surgeries.
  • Growth-Driven Culture: Mentorship, collaboration, and support for continuous development and practice autonomy.

Life in Media, PA

Work in a walkable, historic, first U.S. “Fair Trade Town” blending small-town charm with Philadelphia access. This vibrant community has great schools and welcoming locals.

Aston Veterinary Hospital + CVP Difference

  • Creative Compensation – Crafted to intentionally align with your career aspirations.
  • Expansive Network – Collaborate with 600+ doctors across 148+ 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.

And through CVP’s shared values — Champion People, Elevate Care, Respect Each Other, Execute with Excellence, Seek to Understand — we create an environment where care flourishes, growth is encouraged, and your career can take the path you choose.

Other Benefits of Our Community

  • Sign-on Bonus and Relocation assistance available.
  • No Negative Accrual EVER.
  • Generous PTO + Paid Parental Leave – Because burnout is out and balance is in.
  • Yearly CE Funds + Paid Time Off Just for CE – Learn, grow, and level up without burning your vacation days.
  • We Cover the Fees – State licenses, DEA, AVMA PLIT? Handled.
  • 401(k) Match + Equity Opportunities – Real wealth-building, not just a paycheck.
  • Pet care discounts so your own pets get the royal treatment they deserve.
  • Team Recognition Programs – From shout-outs to bonus rewards, we love giving credit where it’s due. (We see you, tech and support staff)

Our doctors enjoy a competitive base salary with monthly production compensation and no negative accrual, meaning you will never owe money back if production fluctuates. This structure rewards growth, efficiency, and strong medicine — offering true unlimited earning potential.

Sound Like Your Kind of Place?

Let’s talk. You’ll do medicine that matters, with people you’ll actually want to hang out with, in a place that supports your growth. Whether it’s this practice or one of the other 150+ clinics in our community, I’d love to hear about what’s most important to you in your next role and see if we have a great fit!

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

Provide compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to small animals within a full-service, AAHA-accredited hospital. Perform advanced diagnostics and surgical procedures while collaborating with a team of veterinarians and support staff.

Requirements

The position is open to both driven new graduates and seasoned practitioners. Candidates must be committed to delivering pet-centered care and utilizing Fear Free methods.

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSmall animal medicineSoft-tissue surgeryOrthopedic surgeryClinical diagnosticsPatient care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 66% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

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Salary Distribution26 jobs · 12 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
77% this job
CME allowance
73%
Relocation assistance
50% this job
Loan repayment
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,047 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Media

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$541k
Typical market rent
$2,572/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

Sign-on Bonus
Relocation assistance
No Negative Accrual
Generous PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Yearly CE Funds
Paid Time Off for CE
State licenses, DEA, AVMA PLIT covered