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CareVet Health
Linden, New Jersey

Medical Director | Linden, NJ

Veterinary MedicineIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

CareVet of Linden, a CareVet partner, has a tremendous opportunity to lead our thriving practice in Linden, NJ! This position offers a six-figure starting salary plus production, additional Medical Director compensation, a generous signing bonus, work/life balance and more!

About the Position

  • We are seeking a compassionate Veterinarian to lead our thriving practice as Medical Director!
  • Join an awesome team!

Work along a team that is friendly, team-oriented, and dedicated to an enjoyable work-life balance. Our experienced support staff and veterinarians create a professional work experience while helping our clients care for their beloved companions.

Our team works hard to provide the highest levels of medical and surgical services for our patients in a supportive and friendly environment. In addition to a long-standing and loyal clientele, we have a tenured support staff team making the culture here top notch! Our staff makes The Animal Hospital of Linden a fun place to practice medicine every day!

The Big Apple!

Linden offers a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to New York City and a diverse, close-knit community. Fun fact: Linden is home to the original flagship store of the fast-food chain, White Castle, which opened in 1930.

Enjoy recreational activities at Warinanco Park, shop at the Aviation Plaza, and attend local events like the Linden Summer Concert Series.

As well, being on the doorstep of the Big Apple, explore New York City's Broadway shows, Central Park, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well as Newark’s Prudential Center for concerts and sports events

CareVet Offers You

  • Six figure starting salary plus production
  • No negative accrual
  • Generous bonus packages
  • Schedule flexibility
  • Paid time off
  • Access to CareVet's vacation program
  • Student loan assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 100% paid life and disability insurance

Paid Time and Allowance for Professional Development

For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage!

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Advancing Medical Care
  • Creating an Enviornment of Teamwork and Colloboration
  • Leading Staff & Practice
  • Driving Revenue & Financial Responsibilities
  • Growing the Practice

Qualifications

  • Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
  • Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
  • Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
  • Strong fondness and understanding of animals
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of animal behavior
  • Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

How to Apply

To learn more about positions available, please contact Chelsea Haverfield at (636) 373-1181, or by email at chaverfield@carevethealth.com. Apply directly by clicking the button below.

About the Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.

Watch this video to learn more!

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical leadershipTeam managementClinical diagnosisAnimal handlingDecision makingAnimal behavior knowledgeMedical technologyFinancial managementPractice growthCollaboration

Veterinary Medicine — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary Medicine listings

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

  • Includes weekends

Living in Linden

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$568k
Typical market rent
$2,495/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About CareVet Health

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St. Louis, Missouri
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Six-figure starting salary plus production
Additional Medical Director compensation
Generous signing bonus
No negative accrual
Schedule flexibility
Paid time off
CareVet vacation program
Student loan assistance