Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) matching
  • Company parties
  • Dental insurance

Job Description

  • Associate Veterinarian with buy-in opportunity
  • Location: Omaha, NE
  • Practice: Western Hills Pet Hospital

About Us

At Western Hills Pet Hospital, we believe in high-quality medicine, genuine client relationships, and a supportive team environment. Our thriving 3-doctor practice has proudly served the Omaha community for 9 years. We are a locally owned full service practice that focuses strongly on preventive care to help preserve the human/animal bond.

We are looking for a compassionate veterinarian to join our 3-doctor team in the heart of Omaha, Nebraska. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner looking for your forever clinic home, or a motivated new graduate looking for mentorship, this role offers a rare path to practice ownership. While you will start as an Associate Veterinarian, our ideal candidate is someone interested in buying into the clinic within 5 years.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive physical examinations and wellness visits for a variety of companion animals
  • Diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions using evidence-based medicine
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and follow-up care protocols
  • Perform routine and advanced surgical procedures including spays, neuters, and soft tissue surgeries
  • Interpret diagnostic results including bloodwork, urinalysis, and radiographs - we do not currently have ultrasound but would be willing to add ultrasound capabilities if interested.
  • Educate and communicate with pet owners regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and preventive care
  • Collaborate with veterinary technicians and support staff to ensure high-quality patient care

Requirements

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited institution
  • Active or eligible Nebraska State Veterinary License
  • DEA license or ability to obtain one upon hire
  • Experience in small animal medicine and surgery preferred
  • Strong diagnostic, clinical, and surgical skills
  • Excellent communication and client education abilities
  • Compassionate, team-oriented, and committed to animal welfare

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a highly competitive and transparent package designed to match the Omaha market, support your current lifestyle, and build future wealth:

  • Partnership Track: A 5-year pathway to equity and clinic buy-in.
  • Mentorship Program: Hands-on guidance for new graduates tailored to your confidence level.
  • Continuing Education: Generous CE allowance.
  • Time Off: 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually.
  • Healthcare & Retirement: QSEHRA medical, dental, and vision insurance reimbursement up to $500 per month alongside a 401(k) with employer match.
  • Dues & Licensing: Nebraska state license, DEA, PLIT, and AVMA dues 100% covered.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Soft tissue surgeryRadiograph interpretationDiagnostic interpretationTeam collaboration

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 94% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Nebraska?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,519 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $123k–$155k)472 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNebraska index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Nebraska24 active3,097 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 94% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment4,558 active listings, Oct 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,519 Veterinary listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs
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$120k
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$135k-150k
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$160k
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$165k-180k
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$180k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

7 jobs · 6 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

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Pure Paws Veterinary Care · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#2

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Veterinary Practice Partners · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#3

Veterinarian- Ojai CA

$130k-$160k
#4

Veterinarian- Los Angeles CA

$130k-$160k
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,071 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with employer match
Health insurance (QSEHRA reimbursement up to $500/month)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off (3 weeks)
Continuing education allowance
Nebraska state license, DEA, PLIT, and AVMA dues 100% covered
Partnership track (5-year buy-in)

Living in Omaha

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$278k
Typical market rent
$1,389/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

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