Grant Creek Veterinary Services (Missoula, MT) - Associate Veterinarian
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian
Grant Creek Veterinary Services | Missoula, MT
Grant Creek Veterinary Services, a thriving small animal hospital in Missoula, Montana, is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative, multi-doctor team.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of an established practice that values high-quality veterinary medicine, strong client relationships and a supportive team environment. We're looking for a veterinarian with at least three years of clinical experience, particularly someone confident in soft tissue surgery, dentistry and preventive care.
The Opportunity
You'll work alongside an experienced team of veterinarians and support staff who value collaboration, professional development and delivering excellent patient care.
With no weekend, emergency or on-call responsibilities, you'll enjoy a predictable weekday schedule while having plenty of time to explore all that western Montana has to offer. This full-time position offers a consistency and the opportunity to focus on practicing great medicine within a supportive, well-established team.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from veterinarians who are confident in their clinical abilities, enjoy building relationships with clients and take pride in delivering thoughtful, compassionate care.
You'll Bring
- A DVM, VMD or equivalent veterinary degree
- At least three years of clinical experience
- A current Montana veterinary license or eligibility to obtain one
- Confidence in soft tissue surgery, dentistry and preventive care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A collaborative approach and commitment to high standards of patient care
What We Offer
We believe in recognizing the contribution our veterinarians make and providing the support and resources they need to develop their careers.
Our benefits package includes:
- Competitive base salary
- Quarterly production with no negative accrual
- Generous signing bonus and relocation assistance
- Medical, dental and vision insurance, including an HSA option
- Generous PTO with rollover, plus additional paid holidays
- Paid parental leave and bonding time
- Annual CE allowance and paid days to attend
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid licensing, professional dues and AVMA PLIT coverage
- 401(k) options with employer match
- Personal pet discounts
- Plus, more!
- Life in Missoula, Montana
Missoula offers an exceptional combination of outdoor adventure, community spirit and city amenities. Surrounded by mountains, rivers, hiking trails and beautiful lakes, it's an ideal location for those who enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle.
From skiing, hiking, fishing and river floating to great restaurants, live music and local community events, there's plenty to enjoy throughout the year. Missoula also offers a welcoming community, excellent family-friendly activities and a vibrant downtown.
- If you think you’d make a great addition to our hospital, apply today!
- To learn more about Grant Creek Veterinary Services, visit grantcreekvet.com.
Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. 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.
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Western Veterinary Partners 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.
Western Veterinary Partners is 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 hr@westernvetpartners.com.
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 high-quality medical care to small animals while collaborating with a multi-doctor team. Responsibilities include performing soft tissue surgeries, dental procedures, and preventive care while maintaining strong client relationships.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree and possess at least three years of clinical experience. A current Montana veterinary license or eligibility to obtain one is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of Montana 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, 80% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,101 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)448 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Montana index 94.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Montana | 13 active | 3,139 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 80% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings: 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,011 in the last 30 days | 513 the 30 days before (+97%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Grant Creek Veterinary Services (Missoula, MT) - Associate Veterinarian at Western Veterinary Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,101 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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