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Encore Vet Group
Mashpee, Massachusetts

Associate Veterinarian - Leach Animal Hospital

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

from $110k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Begin your next chapter with confidence as an Associate Veterinarian with Leach Animal Hospital! Located on Cape Cod, Mashpee offers a coastal lifestyle like no other. Spend your days off kayaking through quiet estuaries, hiking scenic trails, browsing Mashpee Commons, or enjoying fresh seafood and live music at local hotspots. With a vibrant mix of natural beauty, culture, and community spirit, it’s the perfect place to grow both personally and professionally.

We’re a well-established, fast-paced hospital with deep roots in our community and a commitment to delivering progressive, high-quality care. If you're looking to join a team where collaboration, support, and fun go hand-in-hand with exceptional medicine—you’ve found the right place. Join us and experience all that Mashpee has to offer!

Why You'll Love Us

Supportive Mentorship- With over 24 years of experience, doctors are passionate about mentorship and collaboration, creating an environment where your growth truly matters.

Well-Established + Community-Focused - With nearly 100 years of veterinary history in the area, our fast-paced hospital is deeply rooted in the community and committed to delivering progressive, high-quality care.

Team-First Culture- We have a supportive, collaborative environment where your voice matters, your growth is encouraged, and your work has real impact.

  • You are..
  • Eager to treat a wide range of cases and committed to thorough, quality care.
  • A Collaborative and supportive team member who loves sharing knowledge.
  • Flexible and able to pivot and adapt as needed.
  • A US Licensed DVM or DVM equivalent.

What's in It for You?

  • Generous CE Allowance + access to Encore Performance Academy trainings
  • Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Pet Benefits, 401(k) with up to a 5% match
  • Paid parental leave and holiday pay

Professional Dues Coverage + Student Loan Assistance

New grads welcome! Our onsite mentorship program and Encore’s Mentorcore platform set you up for success.

Local leadership, medical autonomy, and the backing of Encore Vet Group, a supportive network of 55 veterinarian-led practices who keeps it real and supports practices achieve their own unique goals.

Our base salary range is from $110k-$160k(or higher) based on experience and production capabilities. We have pro-sal and salary options and we’re open to offering a sign-on bonus or relocation package. We can be creative with your total compensation package so that you get the things you need to be able to come join us!

  • Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special?
  • Reach out to our recruiter Sue Harley at sue.harley@encorevet.com
  • Or book a time to chat: calendly.com

Leach Animal Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group– see what that means for you: encorevet.com

Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality, progressive medical care to a wide range of animal patients. They will collaborate with a supportive team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes and contribute to the hospital's community-focused environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a US Licensed DVM or equivalent degree. The role is open to new graduates and requires a commitment to thorough care and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineClinical careAnimal surgeryDiagnostic skillsClient communicationPatient careMedical record keepingTreatment planningAdaptability

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $128k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 92% require no weekends.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 9 employers

Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
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Relocation assistance
91% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

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

Living in Mashpee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$825k≈ 7.5× annual pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.4
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Barnstable Town, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Encore Vet Group

Veterinary Services
Gansevoort, New York
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous CE Allowance
Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Pet Benefits
401(k) with up to 5% match
Paid parental leave and holiday pay
Professional dues coverage
Student loan assistance
Onsite mentorship program
Sign-on bonus or relocation package available