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Western Veterinary Partners
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Veterinarian- Oconomowoc Animal Hospital

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian | Oconomowoc Animal Hospital | Oconomowoc, WI

Oconomowoc Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Associate Veterinarian to join our established small animal and exotics practice in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Whether you're an experienced DVM or a new graduate seeking mentorship, this is an excellent opportunity to practice high-quality medicine in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Serving the Greater Milwaukee area since 1981, our hospital is committed to providing Fear Free veterinary care while maintaining a positive culture and sustainable caseload. Our modern facility features digital radiology, ultrasound, laser therapy, and six exam rooms, allowing our team to deliver exceptional medical, surgical, dental, and wellness care.

  • Core Competencies
  • Small Animal Medicine
  • Exotic Animal Medicine
  • Preventive Care & Wellness
  • General Surgery
  • Veterinary Dentistry
  • Fear Free Patient Care
  • Diagnostic Imaging & Ultrasound
  • Laser Therapy
  • Client Communication & Education
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Team Collaboration
  • Compassionate Patient Care

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary
  • Quarterly production with no negative accrual
  • Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous PTO with rollover
  • Paid parental leave and bonding time
  • Annual CE allowance plus CE days
  • Professional development assistance
  • Paid professional dues and PLIT
  • Structured mentorship program
  • 401(k) options
  • Personal pet discounts
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent degree
  • Wisconsin veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
  • Interest in general practice; all experience levels encouraged to apply
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Compassionate, collaborative, and growth-oriented mindset

Why Oconomowoc?

Known for its beautiful lakes, outdoor recreation, and welcoming community, Oconomowoc offers an exceptional quality of life with convenient access to Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago. Enjoy the perfect balance of small-town charm and big-city amenities.

Join Oconomowoc Animal Hospital and grow your veterinary career in a practice dedicated to Fear Free medicine, teamwork, and exceptional patient care.

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care to small animals and exotic pets. They will also focus on client education and collaborative team-based patient care within a Fear Free environment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 92% require no weekends.

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Salary Distribution15 jobs · 14 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 14 employers

Sign-on bonus
93% this job
401k / retirement match
87% this job
Relocation assistance
80% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Loan repayment
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Oconomowoc

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$485k
Typical market rent
$1,854/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary
Quarterly production with no negative accrual
Generous sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO with rollover
Paid parental leave and bonding time