Associate Veterinarian - Fairgrounds Animal Hospital (Reno, NV)

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$120k

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Job Description

  • Associate Veterinarian (DVM)
  • Fairgrounds Animal Hospital | Reno, Nevada
  • Small Animal General Practice | Full-Time or Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling

Fairgrounds Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian (DVM/VMD) to join our experienced team in Reno, Nevada. We are a progressive small animal general practice providing comprehensive veterinary services, including wellness care, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, and urgent care.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced veterinarian seeking a collaborative environment, flexible scheduling, and the ability to practice high-quality medicine with modern equipment and a skilled support team.

  • Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.
  • Candidates must be licensed, or eligible for licensure, in Nevada and be available to work Saturdays and/or Sundays.
  • Please note: We are not currently accepting Veterinary Graduates Awaiting Licensure (VGAL).

Why Join Fairgrounds Animal Hospital?

Our team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care while creating a supportive environment where veterinarians can thrive professionally and personally.

What We Offer

  • Small animal general practice
  • Collaborative and experienced veterinary team
  • Skilled technicians and support staff
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Wellness and preventive care
  • Soft tissue surgery
  • Dentistry
  • Internal medicine
  • Urgent care services
  • Modern diagnostic equipment
  • Supportive mentorship and professional development opportunities
  • Advanced Technology & Diagnostics

Practice Medicine with Access To

  • Digital radiography
  • Digital dental radiography
  • In-house laboratory diagnostics
  • Modern surgical equipment
  • Advanced dental services

Comprehensive Diagnostic Capabilities

Our support staff and technology allow veterinarians to focus on delivering efficient, high-quality patient care.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation
  • Competitive base salary: $90,000–$120,000 DOE
  • Quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual
  • Generous signing bonus and relocation assistance
  • Benefits (Full-Time)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA option available
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Annual CE allowance plus paid CE days
  • Structured mentorship program
  • Professional development assistance
  • AVMA dues paid
  • State licensing fees covered
  • PLIT insurance coverage
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Staff pet care discounts
  • Career growth opportunities within a supportive veterinary network

Qualifications

Required

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine, or equivalent certification for international graduates
  • Successful completion of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)
  • Active Nevada veterinary license in good standing, or ability to obtain licensure prior to start date
  • Preferred
  • Experience utilizing digital radiography, dental radiography, and in-house diagnostics
  • Experience in small animal general practice, urgent care, or companion animal medicine
  • Strong communication and client relationship skills
  • Collaborative and team-oriented approach to medicine
  • Life in Reno, Nevada

Reno offers an outstanding quality of life with easy access to outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and year-round adventure.

Enjoy

  • Lake Tahoe just a short drive away
  • Skiing and snowboarding in the Sierra Nevada Mountains
  • Hiking, mountain biking, and camping
  • Boating and fishing
  • Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
  • Thriving arts, dining, and entertainment scenes

Whether you're seeking outdoor adventure or a welcoming community to call home, Reno offers the perfect balance of career growth and lifestyle.

If you're searching for a veterinarian job in Reno, Nevada and want to join a collaborative small animal practice that values quality medicine, flexibility, and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.

  • Apply today and discover why Fairgrounds Animal Hospital is a great place to build your veterinary career.
  • Learn more about our hospital: fairgroundsanimalhospital.com

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. The salary range for this opportunity is $90,000 - $120,000 annually.

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

Fairgrounds AH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical care, including wellness exams, surgery, dentistry, and urgent care services. They will work collaboratively with an experienced team of technicians and support staff to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Client communicationTeam collaboration

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 57.5% of Nevada 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, 76% have no call, 92% require no weekends.

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$105k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 9 employers

Sign-on bonus
100% this job
401k / retirement match
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Relocation assistance
90% this job
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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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.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Reno

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$547k≈ 6.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,967/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Reno, NV 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 Fairgrounds Animal Hospital

Veterinary Services
Reno, Nevada

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA option
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Annual CE allowance plus paid CE days
Structured mentorship program
Professional development assistance
AVMA dues paid