Associate Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$115k-$140k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join AmeriVet as a Associate Veterinarian – Up to $25K Sign-On Bonus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $115K - $140K
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Production Bonus
- Up to $25K Sign-On Bonus
- DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program
- No Negative Accrual
- Generous CE Allowance
- Paid Licenses and Professional Dues
- Referral Bonus Program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with AmeriVet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical and surgical care for small animals, including wellness exams, dentistry, and urgent cases. They will also focus on building strong, long-term relationships with clients through effective communication and education.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university. A compassionate, client-centered approach and strong communication skills are required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Practice Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 48 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 33% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 23.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian at Ameri Vet a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,512 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.5/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 375 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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