Associate Veterinarian
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Job Description
Looking to grow your career in a supportive, vibrant setting? Gettysburg Animal Hospital is a 5-doctor small animal practice in the heart of historic Gettysburg, PA — and we're seeking a passionate Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative, client-focused team.
About Us
- Established small animal hospital with a 5-DVM team
- Supportive, growth-oriented culture for new grads and seasoned vets alike
- Located near Baltimore, DC, and the scenic Catoctin Mountains
- Strong community ties and loyal clientele
What You'll Do
- Deliver wellness, diagnostic, and surgical care
- Collaborate with a team that values mentorship and communication
- Build lasting relationships with pets and their families
- Email Hayley at hmardis@blueriverpetcare.com to learn more!
Requirements
- Licensed (or eligible) DVM/VMD in Pennsylvania
- Enthusiastic, compassionate, and team-oriented
- Open to both experienced doctors and new graduates
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary + Production based compensation
- Signing bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with shared premiums
- Practice-sponsored life insurance
- 401(k) eligibility with employer match
- Annual continuing education stipend and time off to attend
- Paid time-off for personal use
- In-house development programs for new graduates, experienced Associates, and Medical Directors
- Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with wellness initiatives
- Paid AVMA PLIT policy coverage
- Reimbursement of all licensure and DEA fees
- Reimbursement of professional membership dues
- Personal pet discounts
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive wellness, diagnostic, and surgical care to small animals. They will also collaborate with a team of doctors to build lasting relationships with pets and their owners.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
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, 68% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
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- No weekends
Living in Gettysburg
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $353k
- Typical market rent
- $1,265/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 16 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 95.4
- 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 · Gettysburg, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.