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Community Veterinary Partners
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Associate DVM - Mixed Animal Practice in Shippensburg, PA

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking an Associate Small Animal Veterinarian here at Shippensburg Animal Hospital!

Shippensburg, Mount Rock, and Allen Road Animal Hospitals are full-service animal hospitals offering medical, preventative, and therapeutic services for local pets and farm animals.

Since opening in 1949, we’ve been committed to providing unparalleled attention to animals through our extensive veterinary knowledge and experience. Through our three clinic locations and multiple veterinarians on staff, we offer extensive medical knowledge for keeping your pets and animals happy and healthy.

What makes working at Shippensburg Animal Hospital amazing?

  • Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary along with signing bonuses and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
  • All-Inclusive Care: Work with a variety of animals, from household pets to farm animals and even pocket pets, ensuring a diverse and engaging caseload.
  • Established Legacy: Join a practice with over 70 years of trusted service and a strong community presence.
  • Modern Technology: Utilize advanced medical equipment, including laser therapy, for top-notch animal care.
  • Collaborative Team: Be part of a dedicated team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff who share a passion for animal health.

Why is Shippensburg, PA a great place to live and work?

Live in Shippensburg, PA, and immerse yourself in a vibrant community nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Pennsylvania! Experience the warmth of small-town living, where neighbors become friends and a strong sense of community thrives.

Enjoy the affordable cost of living and the safety of a low-crime environment while exploring the stunning natural beauty of the surrounding hills and forests. From hiking trails to fishing spots, there's no shortage of outdoor adventures to embark on.

Why joining our Community is the way to go:

Shippensburg Animal Hospital is a part of Community Veterinary Partners (CVP). The details above pertain specifically to this hospital, which maintains its unique identity while benefiting from being part of our larger, supportive community. Join us to experience the advantages of our network, while making a difference locally.

What are the benefits of the CVP Community?

  • Competitive Base Salary, Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available!
  • No Negative Accrual with monthly bonus payouts!
  • Generous PTO Package, Paid Parental Leave and Paid Holidays!
  • Best in class mentorship and career growth program tailored to your goals!
  • CE Reimbursement + Additional paid CE Time Off
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health benefits.
  • 401K and option to participate in Company Equity Program!
  • Allowed to practice best medicine autonomously locally while being fully supported by our centralized CVP team.

If you’re ready to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, apply today to join our growing team.

Have more questions?

It’s hard to cram everything in a job listing and you might have more questions. We’d love to meet you. Whether it’s this practice or one of the other 100+ clinics in our community, we’d love to have the privilege of empowering you to practice the pet care you want, the way you want, where you want.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical, preventative, and therapeutic services for small and farm animals. Collaborate with a team of veterinarians and support staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified veterinarians capable of practicing medicine autonomously. The role requires a commitment to animal health and the ability to work within a multi-clinic veterinary network.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSmall animal careFarm animal carePreventative medicineClinical diagnosticsSurgeryClient communicationTeam collaboration

Mixed Animal Veterinary Medicine Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinarian market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinarian median $140k (middle half $100k–$200k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in Pennsylvania221 active4,640 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 70% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusPennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 44% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment221 active listings, Nov 2026
Veterinarian pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs · 11 employers
Sign-on bonus
92% this job
CME allowance
83%
401k / retirement match
83% this job
Relocation assistance
50% this job
Loan repayment
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,582 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Community Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Base Salary
Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance
No Negative Accrual with monthly bonus payouts
Generous PTO Package
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Holidays
Best in class mentorship and career growth program

Living in Shippensburg

Typical market rent
$1,161/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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