Associate Veterinarian
Listed compensation
starting at $125K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
We are seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our two well-established mixed animal practices, Fremont Animal Care Center in St. Anthony and Willowcreek Animal Hospital in Idaho Falls. This opportunity is ideal for a confident, collaborative clinician who values high-quality medicine, professional autonomy, and a supportive team culture.
About Us
At Willowcreek and Fremont, we have built a business based on trust, reputation, compassion, and being truly passionate about serving our community. We are early adopters of technology and innovation; we value continued growth and education, and we’ve created an environment where our team grows together. Finding the right fit is just as important as finding the right skill set.
Because we’re growing, our team members receive more than just a competitive compensation package, they have an opportunity to grow their career in other meaningful ways, based on their individual goals.
About the Role
Deliver comprehensive medical care with a high standard of clinical excellence
Perform Routine Surgeries and Dental Procedures
- Diagnose and manage a wide variety of medical cases using appropriate diagnostics and treatment plans
- Build lasting relationships with clients through compassionate and effective communication
- Collaborate closely with fellow veterinarians and support staff to provide exceptional patient care
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented hospital culture
- Participate in ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
What We're Looking For
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree
- Licensed to practice in Idaho
- On-call and rotating weekend availability
- Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication and client-service abilities
- Collaborative mindset and commitment to team success
- Passion for providing high-quality patient care
What We Offer
- We believe a balanced veterinarian is a successful veterinarian. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Competitive salary with production-based earning potential, starting at $125,000/year + production
- Schedule focused on work-life balance with rotating weekend shifts
- Sign-on and/or relocation assistance considered
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Continuing education allowance
- Licensing, DEA, and professional membership reimbursement
- Employee pet care discounts
- Access to a network of experienced veterinarians for collaboration and mentorship
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Join Our Team
If you're looking for a practice that values your expertise, supports your growth, and prioritizes high-quality medicine and work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
- DVM or equivalent degree
- Licensed to practice in Idaho
- On-call and rotating weekend availability
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will deliver comprehensive medical care, perform surgeries, and manage diverse medical cases. They will also build strong client relationships and collaborate with the hospital team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 83% have no call, 90% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k | Veterinary Medicine median $143k (middle half $130k–$163k)514 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$131k in purchasing power | Idaho index 95.5 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Idaho | 18 active | 3,401 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 83% no call · 90% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,393 in the last 30 days | 501 the 30 days before (+178%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +7.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top Veterinarian Jobs
12 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
12 jobs · 8 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
11 jobs · 8 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$130k-$185kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,422 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes call
- Includes weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in St. Anthony
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $290k≈ 2.3× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $793/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.