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Community Veterinary Partners
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Traveling Veterinarian – Ultrasound Focus (DVM)

Community Veterinary Partners – Pennsylvania

Travel Role | Multiple Hospitals Across Pennsylvania

Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) is seeking an exceptional Traveling
Veterinarian (DVM) with a strong interest or background in diagnostic ultrasound
to join our highly collaborative hospital network. This is a traveling role
supporting hospitals throughout Pennsylvania by providing high-quality
veterinary ultrasound services, diagnostic support, and collaborative case
management.

If you are passionate about diagnostic imaging, advanced medicine, and patient
care and want to fully utilize your ultrasound skills while working alongside
some of the brightest professionals in veterinary medicine we would love to
connect.

About the Role

The Traveling Veterinarian – Ultrasound Focus plays a critical role in
supporting internal medicine, cardiology, emergency, and critical care services
across CVP hospitals. In this role, you will serve as a diagnostic imaging
resource, performing and interpreting ultrasound studies while collaborating
closely with hospital teams, specialists, and leadership.

This role is ideal for a confident, adaptable veterinarian who enjoys variety,
autonomy, and making an immediate clinical impact across multiple hospital
environments.

Key Responsibilities

Ultrasound & Diagnostic Services

* Perform abdominal ultrasounds and provide interpretation and documentation
* Perform echocardiograms, including image acquisition and measurements (based
on experience and training)
* Collaborate with referring veterinarians regarding diagnostic findings and
case recommendations
* Assist with interventional and advanced diagnostic procedures as needed
* Ensure high standards of image quality, patient safety, and diagnostic
accuracy

Education & Experience Requirements

* Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from an AVMA-accredited veterinary
school
* Active (or eligible) Pennsylvania veterinary license
* Clinical experience with veterinary ultrasound preferred
* Advanced ultrasound training, mentorship, or certification strongly preferred
* Strong diagnostic and clinical judgment
* Ability to work independently and adapt to different hospital workflows
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Comfortable traveling between hospitals throughout Pennsylvania

Why Joining Our Community Is the Way to Go

Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) is a growing family of 150+ locally led
hospitals across 18 states. At CVP, we champion local leadership and clinical
autonomy while providing the tools, training, and support needed to thrive.

We are building something lasting: a trusted community where veterinary
professionals feel seen, supported, and empowered to lead.

CVP Difference 

* Creative Compensation – Crafted to intentionally align with your career
aspirations.
* Expansive Network – Collaborate with 600+ doctors across 148+ hospitals in 18
states, gaining unmatched support and expertise.
* Comprehensive Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to Journey, our platform
for confidential support for you, your family, and friends.
* Clinical Autonomy – Make the best medical decisions for your patients within
a supportive team.
* Top-Tier Growth & Mentorship – Benefit from structured onboarding, leadership
development, and career advancement programs.

And through CVP’s shared values — Champion People, Elevate Care, Respect Each
Other, Execute with Excellence, Seek to Understand — we create an environment
where care flourishes, growth is encouraged, and your career can take the path
you choose.

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Other Benefits of our Community

* Sign-on Bonus and Relocation assistance available.
* No Negative Accrual EVER.
* Generous PTO + Paid Parental Leave – Because burnout is out and balance is
in.
* Yearly CE Funds + Paid Time Off Just for CE – Learn, grow, and level up
without burning your vacation days.
* We Cover the Fees – State licenses, DEA, AVMA PLIT? Handled.
* 401(k) Match + Equity Opportunities – Real wealth-building, not just a
paycheck.
* Pet care discounts so your own pets get the royal treatment they deserve.
* Team Recognition Programs – From shout-outs to bonus rewards, we love giving
credit where it’s due. (We see you, tech and support staff)

Our doctors enjoy a competitive base salary with monthly production compensation
and no negative accrual, meaning you will never owe money back if production
fluctuates. This structure rewards growth, efficiency, and strong medicine —
offering true unlimited earning potential.

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Sound like your kind of place?

Let’s talk. You’ll do medicine that matters, with people you’ll actually want
to hang out with, in a place that supports your growth. Whether it’s this
practice or one of the other 150+ clinics in our community, I’d love to hear
about what’s most important to you in your next role and see if we have a great
fit!

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) does not discriminate in hiring or
employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy,
gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability,
genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic
protected by applicable law.

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Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an AVMA-accredited school and possess an active or eligible Pennsylvania veterinary license. Strong clinical experience with veterinary ultrasound and the ability to travel between multiple hospital sites are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Abdominal ultrasoundEmergency medicineDiagnostic interpretationInterventional procedures

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
82%
Relocation assistance
29% this job
Loan repayment
18%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Community Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
No Negative Accrual
Generous PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Yearly CE Funds
Paid Time Off for CE
State Licenses Covered