Veterinarian - Bethel, ME
Listed compensation
$75k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Who We Are
Join Our Team at Bethel Animal Hospital – Bethel, ME
Bethel Animal Hospital, a well-established practice in Bethel, Maine, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team.
At Bethel Animal Hospital, we take pride in maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships with both our clients and their pets. Our core focus is patient care, and we go the extra mile to strengthen the human-animal bond.
With clients traveling from four states to our rural location, we’ve built a reputation for providing exceptional care in a supportive, family-like environment. We’re especially interested in candidates who have a passion for mentorship and are excited to share their knowledge with others.
Why Choose Us?
Work-Life Balance: Our veterinarians enjoy consistent days off, no emergency coverage, and only one half-Saturday per month, so you can truly enjoy life outside of work.
Modern Facilities: We practice in a well-equipped facility featuring laser therapy, new dental radiology equipment, and a new ultrasound.
Family-Friendly Atmosphere: We prioritize a supportive and welcoming team environment that helps foster both professional and personal well-being.
About Bethel, ME: Nestled in the foothills of Western Maine near the New Hampshire border, Bethel is a vibrant, outdoor-centric town with a rich sense of community.
Known as “Maine's Most Beautiful Mountain Village” and named "Best Ski Town 2019" by USA Today, Bethel offers year-round recreation, including downhill skiing, cross-country trails, skiing, water sports, and stunning mountain views.
With excellent private schools and a warm, friendly atmosphere, Bethel is the perfect place to call home.
Our Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary
- $75k Sign-On Bonus for our next full-time Veterinarian
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance
- Paid time off, dues, and liability coverage
Ready to join us?! If you’re looking for a fulfilling veterinary career in a beautiful, welcoming community, apply today! Bethel Animal Hospital is ready to support you every step of the way. We encourage experienced and new graduates to apply!
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional veterinary care to patients while maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships with clients. Actively participate in a supportive team environment and engage in mentorship opportunities.
Requirements
The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. Candidates should be passionate about patient care and willing to share knowledge within a collaborative team.
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 45 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $75k | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$163k)442 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$77k in purchasing power | Maine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Maine | 34 active | 3,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% no call · 53% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,266 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+157%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Bethel, ME at Vet Cor a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes weekends
About Vet Cor
Benefits & Perks
Living in Bethel
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $439k≈ 5.9× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $860/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 10 min
- State income tax
- Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.