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Mount Laurel Animal Hospital
Pennsauken Township, New Jersey

Veterinarian - Associate

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$190k

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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian – Join a Passionate, Growing Team!

Location: Pennsauken, NJ (Minutes from Philadelphia, Close to the Jersey Shore!)

Pennsauken Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and forward-thinking Associate Veterinarian to join our diverse and dynamic team! Whether you’re an experienced DVM or a recent graduate, this is a unique opportunity to work in a privately owned, community-focused hospital that puts people and pets first.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

We’re more than just a veterinary practice — we’re a team dedicated to exceptional medicine, empowered collaboration, and building lasting relationships with our clients. Within our state-of-the-art hospital we provide a wide range of services, including:

  • Wellness & preventive care
  • Urgent care and sick visits
  • Dentistry and surgery
  • In-house lab, digital and dental radiography
  • A fully stocked pharmacy

What Makes Us Different?

  • Extensive training mentorship opportunities to jump start your career and cultivate forward growth
  • Very busy surgical caseload to fast track surgical skills
  • Privately owned practice with a strong community presence
  • Supportive, collaborative environment where your voice matters
  • Emphasis on client education, outreach, and long-term relationships
  • Flexible scheduling and a genuine commitment to work/life balance
  • Our team lives by the values of BE EPIC:

Believe in... Empowerment, Empathy, Professionalism, Integrity, and Collaboration

Your Role

As an Associate Veterinarian, You Will

  • Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and inpatient care
  • Foster strong client and team relationships
  • Promote client education and ensure exceptional patient experiences
  • Help guide and support staff in daily medical responsibilities when needed
  • Contribute to a collaborative and respectful team culture

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, with NJ licensure (or ability to obtain)
  • DEA License (or ability to obtain)
  • New grads welcome!
  • Passion for client communication and teamwork
  • Proficiency in basic diagnostics and general practice procedures
  • Interest in continuous learning and professional growth

Physical Requirements

  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods
  • Comfort with animal handling using Fear-Free techniques
  • Ability to work in a hospital setting, including exposure to noise, animals, and medical equipment

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • HSA & FSA options
  • Employee Assistance Programs to support mental health and wellbeing
  • Paid time off + Continuing Education allowance
  • Scrub and uniform allowance
  • Financial Wellness Program
  • Pet care discounts
  • A culture of support, mentorship, and empowerment

Ready to build your career with a practice that’s growing and thriving — and where you’re truly valued?

Apply today and see what it’s like to BE EPIC at Pennsauken Animal Hospital.

Pennsauken Animal Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including Veterans, LGBTQ+, and individuals with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical, surgical, and inpatient care while fostering strong relationships with clients and the team. They will also contribute to a collaborative culture, support staff in daily medical tasks, and promote client education.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Diagnostic proceduresMedical record keepingTeam collaborationPatient care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey 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, 72% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs · 11 employers

6
<$155k
1
$160k
3
$170k-185k
0
$185k-200k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 11 employers

Sign-on bonus
92%
401k / retirement match
92% this job
Relocation assistance
92%
CME allowance
67% this job
Loan repayment
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Associate Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Hackensack, New Jersey

$96k-$203k
#2

Veterinarian

Sploot Veterinary Care · South Brunswick, New Jersey

$150k-$200k
#3

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
#4

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

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

Living in Pennsauken

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,311/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD 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 Mount Laurel Animal Hospital

Veterinary Services
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
HSA & FSA options
Employee Assistance Programs
Paid time off
Continuing Education allowance
Scrub and uniform allowance
Financial Wellness Program