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Hampstead Animal Hospital
Hampstead, New Hampshire

Veterinarian - Hampstead, NH

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

Hampstead Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our thriving six-doctor team. As one of the largest and most respected general practices in southern New Hampshire, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care, outstanding client service, and a collaborative work environment where veterinarians can thrive professionally while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.

Why Hampstead Animal Hospital? We are a 100% small animal practice with an outstanding reputation for medical excellence and client satisfaction. Our hospital has maintained AAHA accreditation at the highest tier since 2013 and serves a predominantly affluent clientele that values comprehensive diagnostics, thorough case workups, and high-quality veterinary medicine.

The culture at Hampstead Animal Hospital is built around teamwork, respect, and enjoying what we do.

Our doctors genuinely enjoy working together and frequently collaborate on cases. We even have a "Fun Committee" that organizes staff outings, celebrations, and social events throughout the year.

Our experienced support team (8 full-time CVT’s, 4 part-time CVT’s, and 2 full-time technicians) allows our veterinarians to focus on what matters most—patient care, client communication, and medical decision-making.

State-of-the-Art FacilityOur modern facility is designed to support high-quality medicine and efficient workflow, featuring:

  • Six exam rooms, Large treatment area with six treatment tables, including wet tables, large surgical suite, dedicated dental suite, Ultrasound suite, Radiology suite, Isolation ward, large canine kennels,
  • Advanced Medical Equipment: In-house abdominal ultrasound and echocardiography, Direct digital radiography, Direct digital dental radiography, High-speed dental unit, CO₂ surgical laser, Video otoscopy, TonoVet tonometer, Gas sterilization system, Two Parks Medical Dopplers, Multiparameter anesthesia monitoring (blood pressure, ECG, pulse oximetry, ETCO₂, temperature), Additional capnography and pulse oximetry monitoring, Numerous fluid pumps and syringe pumps, Bair Hugger and circulating warm-water patient warming systems

About Hampstead, NH: Hampstead is a charming New England town located in southern New Hampshire near the Massachusetts border. The area offers an exceptional quality of life with excellent schools, low crime, and beautiful natural surroundings. Enjoy:

  • Less than one hour to Boston
  • Less than one hour to the New Hampshire seacoast
  • World-class skiing and hiking in the White Mountains just 1.5–2 hours away
  • Beautiful lakes, forests, and outdoor recreation opportunities year-round

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development: CE allowance, dues, and liability coverage.
  • Paid Time Off

Join Our Team

  • If you're looking for a practice that combines advanced medicine, outstanding mentorship, a supportive team culture, and genuine work-life balance, we'd love to meet you.
  • Come practice high-quality veterinary medicine in a hospital where your professional growth is encouraged, your contributions are valued, and your time outside of work is respected.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care to small animal patients and maintain excellent client communication. They will collaborate with a team of doctors and support staff to perform diagnostics, surgeries, and comprehensive case workups.

Requirements

The candidate must be a compassionate and motivated veterinarian capable of working in a collaborative, fast-paced hospital environment. Professionalism and a commitment to medical excellence are required to maintain the hospital's AAHA accreditation standards.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Small animal medicineSurgeryDentistryCase collaborationDiagnostic procedures

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 94% require no weekends.

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

14 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs

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<$150k
3
$150k
1
$160k
1
$170k
2
$180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs

Sign-on bonus
90%
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
80% this job
Relocation assistance
80%
Loan repayment
30%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,047 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hampstead

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$643k
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Hampstead Animal Hospital

Veterinary Services
Hampstead, New Hampshire
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
CE Allowance
Professional Dues