Associate Veterinarian
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian | Flexible Schedule & Mentorship | Appleton, WI
North Heights Veterinary Clinic in Appleton, WI is looking for a motivated and compassionate associate veterinarian (part-time or full-time). We are a small animal practice with four veterinarians, offering Mentorship galore across several species, including exotics and pocket pets, from experienced, supportive doctors.
If you are passionate about client education and possess superb communication skills, we want to hear from you!
About Us
- A well-established, growing practice that has served our community since 1975
- A phenomenal team to support all aspects of client and patient care
- Mentorship galore across several species, including exotics and pocket pets
Small city living with all the "large city" amenities, such as top-tier restaurants, community events, and outdoor activities. We are a short drive from Green Bay!
What You'll Do
- Provide preventive, medical, and surgical care to companion animals
- Build lasting client relationships with personalized, compassionate service
- Collaborate with experienced DVMs and strong support staff
- Ideal Candidate
- New Grads Welcome!
- Licensed (or eligible) DVM in Wisconsin
- Open to part-time or full-time schedules
- A passion for being a team player
- An open mind willing to collaborate on new ideas and medical protocols
Requirements
Must be a licensed DVM (or have the ability to become licensed) in the state of Wisconsin.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with shared premiums
- Practice-sponsored life insurance
- 401(k) eligibility with employer match
- Paid time-off for personal use and to attend continuing education
- Annual continuing education allowance
- Coverage in our AVMA PLIT policy
- Reimbursement of licensure, DEA fees, and professional membership dues
Email Paige Freyer at pfreyer@blueriverpetcare.com to learn more!
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive preventive, medical, and surgical care to companion animals. Build lasting client relationships through personalized and compassionate service.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington 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.
Bigfork Animal Hospital ranks #5 of 10 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Living in Yakima
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $379k
- Typical market rent
- $1,329/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 95.5
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Yakima, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.