Small Animal Boarded Veterinary Surgeon
Compensation
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Job Description
Company Description
Stonecliff Veterinary Surgical Center has been practicing the highest quality veterinary medicine, while providing our patients and clients with the utmost care and compassion since 1990. We are a 4-doctor, full-service GP hospital & Veterinary Surgical Center. Our brand-new facility offers wellness, surgery, ultrasound, dental, & behavioral case management, all within a friendly & caring AAHA-accredited environment.
A large part of our practice involves solving lameness issues in dogs as Dr Kelly has been performing Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy to correct ACL injuries for over 25 years.
He was the first veterinarian in Vermont licensed to perform this procedure and clients travel with their dogs from far and wide to be evaluated at Stonecliff Veterinary Surgical Center.
Our goal is to provide the best veterinary medical care in the northeast with state-of-the-art equipment, the most knowledgeable staff, and a genuine love for our patients and their companions.
We pride ourselves on educating our clients with the most up-to-date information so that they can make informed choices about their pets’ health and lifestyle.
If you’re looking to practice high quality medicine in a clinic with highly skilled and down to earth staff you’ve found your match!
Tucked in the center of scenic New Hampshire’s Upper Valley, Lebanon serves as more than just a picturesque backdrop. The city is a healthy & thriving community that enjoys both the quiet everyday living of rural life & the cultural experience of a big city.
Repeatedly voted one of the best places in the US to raise a family, Lebanon provides a high quality of life through strong schools and a close-knit community atmosphere.
The mix of mountains, rivers, biking, & hiking trails means there are always opportunities to take advantage of the spectacular natural amenities and outdoor activities. Enjoy no general sales tax or personal income tax here too!
Job Description
We’re looking for a full-time or part time Surgeon who is a compassionate, team player and strong communicator. We could support a board certified, residency trained or experienced surgeon with no formal training.
We Offer Our Veterinarians
In addition to custom candidate offers, competitive compensation, relocation assistance & student loan assistance, we also offer:
- Work-life balance with flexible scheduling and no overnights!
- Comprehensive Benefits (liability coverage, paid licensing/fees/dues including DEA, CE allowance, employee assistance program & VIN membership. Optional enrollment in Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, 401K w/ company match, pet care discounts and more!)
- Extremely generous signing bonuses- let's chat for details!
- Paid parental leave because family matters most and you deserve it!
- Our private practice plus model allows you an opportunity to practice with true medical autonomy.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
- Board Certified Surgeon or resident trained surgeon
- Active veterinary state license
- Current DEA License preferred but not required
- USDA Accreditation preferred but not required
- Additional Information
We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin
Key Responsibilities
Perform high-quality surgical procedures and provide comprehensive medical care for small animal patients. Manage behavioral cases and educate clients on pet health and lifestyle choices.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Surgery 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 Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 84% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,619 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinarian median $138k (middle half $120k–$160k)427 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Hampshire index 104.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in New Hampshire | 47 active | 4,663 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 84% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | US healthcare professional listings: 46% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Small Animal Boarded Veterinary Surgeon at Alliance Animal Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,619 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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