Grant Creek Veterinary Services (Missoula, MT) - Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

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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.

#CS #AVMA #Central

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

Clinical medicineClient communicationCollaborative teamwork

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.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Montana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,101 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)448 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMontana index 94.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Montana13 active3,139 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 80% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,011 in the last 30 days513 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,101 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

27 jobs · 8 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,101 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary
Quarterly production with no negative accrual
Generous signing bonus
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental and vision insurance
HSA option
Generous PTO with rollover
Paid holidays

Living in Missoula

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$552k
Typical market rent
$1,622/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.4
State income tax
Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Missoula, MT metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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