Associate Veterinarian- Hartford Animal Clinic
Compensation
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Job Description
Looking for a supportive, full-service hospital where you can grow your skills and work with a team that truly values mentorship? Hartford Animal Clinic in Hartford, Wisconsin is a full-service veterinary practice providing medical, surgical, and dental care for pets in the community. Our Medical Director loves to mentor and is excited to support both new graduates and experienced veterinarians looking to continue developing their skills.
About Us
- Full-service small animal veterinary practice in Hartford, WI
- Comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care
- Strong focus on preventive medicine, responsible pet ownership, and client education
- Diverse internal medicine cases, including cardiology, ophthalmology, neurology, and dermatology
- Supportive Medical Director who loves to mentor and help veterinarians grow
- What You’ll Do
- Provide high-quality medical care for companion animals
- Manage preventive, diagnostic, and internal medicine cases
- Perform and continue developing skills in surgery and dentistry
- Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets
- Collaborate with a supportive team and Medical Director who enjoys hands-on mentorship
- Job Requirements
- Licensed DVM or ability to become licensed in Wisconsin
- Positive, collaborative, and team-oriented
- Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care
- New graduates are encouraged to apply and will have mentorship and support
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary with production opportunity
- Signing bonus, relocation assistance, and CE support
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance + 401(k) with match
- Flexible scheduling
- Hands-on mentorship and opportunities for professional growth
Email Paige at pfreyer@blueriverpetcare.com to learn more!
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care for companion animals while managing diverse internal medicine cases. Build lasting relationships with clients and collaborate with a supportive team to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM license or have the ability to become licensed in Wisconsin. The role requires a positive, collaborative attitude and a commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.8 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,437 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $143k (middle half $128k–$160k)494 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Connecticut | 40 active | 3,402 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 78% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 41% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,223 in the last 30 days | 503 the 30 days before (+143%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Hartford
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $272k
- Typical market rent
- $1,555/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- Up to 7%
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.