Veterinarian - Urgent Care
Listed compensation
$110k-$140k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Great Lakes Veterinary Clinic – Urgent Care Who We Are: At Great Lakes Veterinary Clinic, our care is guided by purpose and compassion. We believe variety shouldn’t come at the expense of burnout.
Our team practices high-quality, dynamic medicine, blending the relationship-driven care of general practice with the pace and problem-solving of urgent care, all within a structured, supportive environment built to help our doctors thrive.
We’re an animal hospital where veterinarians and staff join together to promote the health and well-being of every patient, guided by honest, open, and respectful communication between our doctors, staff, and clients.
Where You’ll Be: Neenah, WI Situated on the shores of Lake Winnebago, just north of Oshkosh and about 40 minutes from Green Bay, Neenah offers the perfect mix of small-town charm, natural beauty, and easy access to the Fox Valley.
With a welcoming community, affordable cost of living, waterfront parks, scenic trails, and year-round outdoor recreation, Neenah is a great place to put down roots and enjoy a high quality of life.
And for Football fans, the Green Bay Packers and Lambeau Field are just a short drive away, making it easy to enjoy the excitement of game days while still coming home to a friendly, close-knit community.
What We Offer Competitive Compensation
$110,000–$140,000 base salary, based on your mutually agreed-upon schedule, plus 23% ProSal bonuses. Flexible employment options: This full-time role will establish a schedule within the urgent care hours of the clinic which are Monday through Friday 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM and, Saturday and Sunday 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
No after-hours or on-call: When your workday ends, your time is truly your own. Modern, newly renovated facility: Practice in a comfortable, efficient environment designed to support high-quality care and continued growth.
Strong support team: A 5:1 support staff ratio allows you to focus on medicine and patient care rather than logistics. Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with company match: Build toward your long-term financial goals with employer support.
Generous paid time off: Time away from work is encouraged and aligned with a strong commitment to work-life balance. $2,400 Annual Lifestyle Benefit: Support the personal or professional interests that matter most to you.
Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support and access to expert resources for navigating life’s personal and professional challenges. Professional development: Robust opportunities including structured mentorship, clinical pathways, and doctor leadership programs.
Continuing education support: CE allowance, dedicated CE days, and paid AVMA membership, state licensure, and DEA registration. What You’ll Do Provide high-quality urgent and same-day veterinary care for patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and other time-sensitive conditions.
Stabilize and manage patients with urgent or emergent medical conditions, determining when hospitalization, surgery, or referral is appropriate. Utilize in-house diagnostic capabilities including radiography, laboratory testing, ultrasound, and other point-of-care diagnostics as appropriate.
Communicate diagnoses, prognoses, treatment options, and recommendations clearly with pet owners. Perform common urgent-care procedures such as wound management, laceration repair, abscess treatment, and other minor procedures.
Build trusting client relationships through compassionate communication and medical expertise. Contribute to a positive, collaborative hospital culture centered on teamwork, learning, and excellent medicine. What Makes You a Great Fit You are an experienced veterinarian with 2+ years of practice and a growth mindset.
You have a passion for complex cases. You bring strong clinical judgment and attention to detail when diagnosing, treating, and interpreting medical findings. You communicate with compassion and clarity, helping pet owners feel informed, supported, and confident in their pet’s care.
You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working closely with technicians and support staff to deliver excellent patient care. You are open and receptive to feedback viewing all experience as learning opportunities. Veterinarian Partners Overview At Veterinarian Partners, we put doctors first, by design.
We believe that when veterinarians are supported with trust, autonomy, and the resources they need, everyone benefits from our teams to our clients and patients.
That’s why we take the time to understand your personal and professional goals, creating a customized opportunity that aligns with your career aspirations, lifestyle, and the way you want to practice medicine. Because no two veterinarians are the same, your experience shouldn’t be either.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality urgent and same-day veterinary care for patients with acute illnesses or injuries. Manage patient stabilization, perform minor procedures, and communicate treatment plans effectively to pet owners.
Requirements
Candidates must be experienced veterinarians with at least 2 years of practice. Strong clinical judgment, a growth mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Urgent Care Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $133k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 47 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in urgent care (veterinary) | ranked against 96 Urgent Care (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $110k–$140k | Veterinarian median $140k (middle half $123k–$158k)466 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$133k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in Wisconsin | 94 active | 4,507 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% no call · 57% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings: 51% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend | −3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Veterinarian Partners | #14 of 15 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Urgent Care at Veterinarian Partners a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Urgent Care (Veterinary) — ranked against 96 active Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
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