Associate Veterinarian
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.8 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,519 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $123k–$155k)472 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Nebraska index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Nebraska | 24 active | 3,097 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 94% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 |
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