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Community Veterinary Partners
Wellesley, Massachusetts

Veterinarian, Associate

VeterinarianNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$150k

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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian

Wellesley Animal Hospital | Wellesley, Massachusetts

Full time | Small animal general practice

Compensation and Schedule

  • Base salary: $130,000 – $150,000 annually plus 21% monthly production. No negative accrual.
  • Schedule: Four 10 hour days. Rotating Saturday’s (1 every 3 weeks), No on-call expectations.
  • Hospital hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8 a. m.–5 p. m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a. m.–6 p. m. Saturday 830am -2pm
  • Sign-on bonuses tailored to your commitment, with enhanced incentives for longer-term agreements. Let’s discuss the commitment length and bonus structure that work best for you.
  • Relocation assistance available

Practice Medicine with Variety

Wellesley Animal Hospital is seeking an associate veterinarian to provide preventive, medical, surgical and dental care in a practice serving Wellesley, Weston, Natick and surrounding communities. Dogs and cats make up most of our caseload, with care extending from puppy and kitten visits through senior pet management.

Alongside general practice, the hospital offers acupuncture and laser rehab therapy. These services support a broader approach to ongoing patient care. Opportunities to develop clinical interests and add services based on your areas of interest.

Your Team and Daily Workflow

Meet Our Team Drs. Mischa Leavey and Laura Dobens. Practice Manager Sabrina Chivvis, CVT.

  • Clinical support: 2 credentialed technicians and 4 assistants
  • Appointments and procedures: 30 minute appointments; Average 15 appointments per day; 1 hour Lunch Block, 1 hour Call Block
  • Collaboration: Our doctors coordinate coverage and pick up shifts for one another to help everyone take their planned time off. The hospital works closely with the Veterinary Emergency Group for after-hours emergency resources.

Benefits and Professional Support

As part of Community Veterinary Partners, Wellesley Animal Hospital combines a local practice identity with access to a broader network of veterinary colleagues and resources. You retain clinical autonomy to make medical decisions for your patients, with CVP support for professional growth.

  • Paid time off: Minimum 3 weeks of PTO plus eligibility for paid parental leave after one year of service.
  • Continuing education: Minimum $2500 annually and additional paid CE days, separate from vacation time.
  • Professional fees: State veterinary license, DEA registration and professional liability coverage
  • 401(k) match and equity opportunities
  • Mental health support: 24/7 confidential access through Journey for you, your family and friends.
  • Pet care discounts, team recognition programs, structured onboarding and access to leadership development resources.
  • Healthcare coverage

What You Will Bring

A DVM or equivalent degree and eligibility for Massachusetts veterinary licensure, a commitment to clear client communication, and an interest in working collaboratively with doctors and support staff. Looking for someone with at least 4 years of experience (Saturdays would be the only solo shifts).

Life in Wellesley

Our hospital is at 314 Weston Road in Wellesley, serving clients from Wellesley, Weston, Natick and nearby communities. Considering a move to the area? Let’s discuss relocation assistance, your commute and the schedule you need to make this opportunity work for you.

Let’S Connect

Interested in learning more? Tell us what matters most in your next role—from compensation and schedule to clinical interests—and let’s talk through the details.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Veterinary Partners does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive preventive, medical, surgical, and dental care for small animals. Collaborate with the clinical team to manage daily appointments and maintain high standards of patient care.

Requirements

Requires a DVM or equivalent degree and eligibility for Massachusetts veterinary licensure. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSurgeryDentistryPreventive careClinical collaborationPuppy and kitten care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.5 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicineranked against 3,026 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$130k–$150kVeterinary Medicine median $155k (middle half $123k–$174k)27 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$132k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Massachusetts71 active3,066 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusMassachusetts healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus · 16% offer loan repayment109 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,026 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian, Associate at Community Veterinary Partners a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,026 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 13 employers
5
<$135k
1
$150k
10
$160k-185k
4
$185k-210k
1
$224k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
60% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Relocation assistance
45% this job
Loan repayment
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Hospital Medical Leader- Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Baldwin, New York

$140k-$224k
#2

Hospital Medical Leader or Associate Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Wareham, Massachusetts

$128k-$205k
#3

Associate Veterinarian

$96k-$203k
#4

Veterinarian - Watertown

$160k-$187k
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.5
Better work-life than 80% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,026 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Community Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Base salary $130,000-$150,000 plus 21% monthly production
No negative accrual
Sign-on bonus available
Relocation assistance
Minimum 3 weeks PTO
Paid parental leave after one year
CE allowance $2,500 annually plus paid CE days
State veterinary license, DEA registration, professional liability coverage

Living in Wellesley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.48M≈ 11.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,030/mo≈ 37% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.