Associate Veterinarian
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian | No Weekends | Canine-Only Practice | Madison, WI
City Dog Vet is seeking a compassionate associate veterinarian (part-time) to join our AAHA-accredited, canine-only practice in downtown Madison. Opened in 2020 on the isthmus, we offer a modern facility, supportive team culture, and a schedule designed to support work-life balance.
As the sister clinic to the long-established Cat Care Clinic, City Dog Vet was created to provide focused, high-quality canine care in a collaborative, dog-centered environment.
About Us
- AAHA-accredited, canine-only practice
- Opened in 2020 in the heart of downtown Madison
- Team-oriented culture focused on wellness and quality of life
- No weekends
- Experienced and dedicated support staff
- Our Facility
- State-of-the-art hospital
- Advanced surgeries including cruciate repairs and TPLO
- Ultrasound and Cuattro DR digital radiography
- Specialized dental equipment and dental radiographs
- Access to local internist and neurologist for consults and on-site care
What You'll Do
- Provide preventive, medical, and surgical care to canine patients
- Perform routine and advanced procedures based on experience
- Collaborate with a skilled technical team and fellow DVMs
- Build strong client relationships through clear, compassionate communication
Requirements
- Licensed (or eligible) DVM in Wisconsin
- Comfortable with general practice medicine and basic surgery
- Strong communicator and team player
- New graduates and experienced veterinarians welcome (mentorship available)
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- CE allowance and licensure reimbursement
- Personal pet discounts
Email Paige Freyer at pfreyer@blueriverpetcare.com to learn more!
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive preventive, medical, and surgical care to canine patients in a collaborative environment. Collaborate with a skilled technical team and fellow veterinarians to maintain high-quality standards of care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
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, 74% require no weekends.
Bigfork Animal Hospital ranks #4 of 12 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
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- No weekends
Living in Madison
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $433k
- Typical market rent
- $1,616/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 97.3
- 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 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.