Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$110k-$150k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Associate Veterinarian | High Production Potential
| Orthopedic Mentorship | $25,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
Elko Veterinary Clinic is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join the largest and busiest veterinary clinic in Northeastern Nevada.
If you want a role where you can stay busy, see interesting cases, grow your surgical skills, and have excellent production potential, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
Our mixed-animal practice provides general, urgent, and emergency care for companion animals, equine patients, livestock, and exotics. With a consistently busy caseload, our doctors have significant opportunity to build production and increase their overall earnings.
We are open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. We are also especially excited to meet doctors who want to learn more about orthopedic surgery. Our team performs many advanced orthopedic procedures, including TPLOs, and can provide mentorship to veterinarians looking to grow those skills.
- What You’ll Find Here
- $110,000–$150,000 base salary + production bonus
- $25,000 Sign on bonus!
- Strong production potential in a high-volume practice
- No negative accrual
- DVM Long-Term Incentive Cash Program
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- Generous CE allowance
- Paid licenses and professional dues
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible scheduling
- Mentorship for new graduates and experienced veterinarians
- Opportunity to learn and develop orthopedic surgery skills
A Caseload That Keeps Things Interesting
- Our services include wellness, dentistry, urgent and emergency care, advanced diagnostics, soft tissue surgery, and orthopedic procedures including:
- TPLO
- TTA
- Interlocking nail
- External fixation
- Toggle pin
- Plate and screw fracture repair
The hospital is equipped with digital radiology, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, MRI, CT imaging, an in-house diagnostic laboratory, laser therapy, endoscopy, and more.
You’ll join a collaborative team of six skilled and supportive veterinarians, along with multiple technicians and assistants who help our doctors fully utilize their medical and surgical abilities.
Life in Elko
Elko offers the kind of lifestyle that is hard to replicate in a larger city: mountain views, wide-open spaces, alpine lakes, fishing, hiking, skiing, wildlife, and access to the beautiful Ruby Mountains. It’s a great fit for someone who wants an exciting veterinary career without giving up the chance to enjoy life outside of work.
Let’s Talk
Whether you’re a new graduate looking for strong mentorship or an experienced veterinarian ready to expand your surgical skills and earning potential, we’d love to meet you.
Apply online or reach out directly to Miranda at miranda.adams-ford@amerivet.com
At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.
- Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
- Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
- Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
- A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
- Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.
At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive veterinary care including wellness, urgent, and emergency services for companion animals, equine, livestock, and exotics. Perform surgical procedures and utilize advanced diagnostic equipment while collaborating with a team of technicians and veterinarians.
Requirements
The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates who are licensed to practice. Candidates should have an interest in growing their surgical skills, particularly in orthopedics.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $110k–$150k | Veterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $130k–$160k)454 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$130k in purchasing power | Nevada index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Nevada | 36 active | 3,402 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | 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 |
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$130k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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