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Community Veterinary Partners
Bloomfield, New Jersey

Lead Veterinarian - Essex Animal Hospital

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130K - $150K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Essex Animal Hospital – Where Pets, People, and Purpose Come Together 

 Position: Lead Veterinarian
 Full Time 
 Practice Type: Small Animal General Practice
 Bloomfield, NJ

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We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate lead veterinarian to join our team
at Essex Animal Hospital [https://essexanimalhospital.com/] in Bloomfield, NJ
and contribute to our mission of providing outstanding veterinary care with a
personal touch.

Are you ready to practice gold-standard medicine with a team that values
clinical excellence, collaboration, and strong client relationships? Essex
Animal Hospital has been serving the Bloomfield and surrounding communities for
decades, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to companion
animals in a state-of-the-art facility. From preventive care to advanced
diagnostics and surgical services, we support our doctors with the tools, team,
and time they need to thrive.

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

* Robust Service Offering – Practice high-quality medicine with access to
advanced diagnostics, dental care, surgery, and acupuncture all under one
roof.
* Modern Tools for Modern Medicine – Benefit from in-house labs, digital
radiology, and ultrasound for efficient, effective diagnosis and care.
* Compassionate Team Culture – Work alongside a friendly, experienced team
that’s dedicated to patient care and supporting one another.
* Work-Life Balance and Stability – Join a well-established hospital that
understands the importance of time away from the clinic.
* 25+ Years of Trusted Care – Become part of a well-established practice
with deep roots in the community and a loyal, appreciative client base.

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Life in Bloomfield, NJ
 Bloomfield, New Jersey offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and
big-city convenience, making it an excellent place to live and work. Located
just minutes from New York City, Bloomfield provides easy access to world-class
dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions while maintaining a welcoming
community feel. Residents enjoy beautiful parks, diverse neighborhoods,
excellent schools, and a thriving local restaurant scene. With its convenient
transportation options, vibrant downtown area, and close proximity to the scenic
South Mountain Reservation, Bloomfield offers a balanced lifestyle where you can
build a rewarding veterinary career while enjoying everything Northern New
Jersey has to offer.

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Essex Animal Hospital is proud to be part of Community Veterinary Partners
(CVP). While every CVP hospital maintains its own unique personality and
culture, we’re united by one mission: to create more meaningful moments between
pets and people—starting with the people on our teams. That means giving our
doctors the trust, support, and resources they need to thrive.

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Essex Animal Hospital + CVP Difference 

* Creative Compensation – Crafted to intentionally align with your career
aspirations.
* Expansive Network – Collaborate with 600+ doctors across 148+ hospitals in 18
states, gaining unmatched support and expertise.
* Comprehensive Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to Journey, our platform
for confidential support for you, your family, and friends.
* Clinical Autonomy – Make the best medical decisions for your patients within
a supportive team.
* Top-Tier Growth & Mentorship – Benefit from structured onboarding, leadership
development, and career advancement programs.

And through CVP’s shared values — Champion People, Elevate Care, Respect Each
Other, Execute with Excellence, Seek to Understand — we create an environment
where care flourishes, growth is encouraged, and your career can take the path
you choose.

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Other Benefits of our Community

* Sign-on Bonus and Relocation assistance available.
* No Negative Accrual EVER.
* Generous PTO + Paid Parental Leave – Because burnout is out and balance is
in.
* Yearly CE Funds + Paid Time Off Just for CE – Learn, grow, and level up
without burning your vacation days.
* We Cover the Fees – State licenses, DEA, AVMA PLIT? Handled.
* 401(k) Match + Equity Opportunities – Real wealth-building, not just a
paycheck.
* Pet care discounts so your own pets get the royal treatment they deserve.
* Team Recognition Programs – From shout-outs to bonus rewards, we love giving
credit where it’s due. (We see you, tech and support staff)

Our doctors enjoy a competitive base salary with monthly production compensation
and no negative accrual, meaning you will never owe money back if production
fluctuates. This structure rewards growth, efficiency, and strong medicine —
offering true unlimited earning potential.

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Sound like your kind of place?

Let’s talk. You’ll do medicine that matters, with people you’ll actually want
to hang out with, in a place that supports your growth. Whether it’s this
practice or one of the other 150+ clinics in our community, I’d love to hear
about what’s most important to you in your next role and see if we have a great
fit!

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) 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.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead the veterinary team in providing gold-standard medical, surgical, and dental care to companion animals. Manage clinical operations while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Seeking a dedicated and compassionate veterinarian capable of taking a leadership role in a general practice. Must be able to perform comprehensive veterinary services including advanced diagnostics and surgery.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Veterinary MedicineClinical LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementMedical Decision Making

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 47 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 81% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 10 employers

CME allowance
91%
401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
82% this job
Relocation assistance
45% this job
Loan repayment
18%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Bloomfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$649k
Typical market rent
$2,440/mo
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

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

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About Community Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
No Negative Accrual
Generous PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Yearly CE Funds
Paid Time Off for CE
License Fees Covered