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Urgent Care - Partner Veterinarian - Freehold , {State_Code

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120K - $220K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Urgent Care - Partner Veterinarian - Freehold, {State_Code}

An exceptional veterinary hospital, with a dedicated team, is seeking an experienced Partner Veterinarian to provide leadership, superior patient and client care, and financial ownership in the hospital. The ideal leader for this hospital is a veterinarian who is prepared to manage a team of doctors and medical staff and successfully oversee the clinical direction of the practice while building equity.

This hospital is open to considering experienced veterinarians who are looking for ownership, equity, or profit-sharing opportunities in the hospital.

Credentials & Qualifications That Are Required

  • Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree (VMD) from an AVMA accredited college or university.
  • Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.
  • Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.
  • A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.
  • Proven leadership experience and a strong desire for hospital ownership/equity.

Qualities & Skills That Are Appreciated

  • Being supportive, inclusive, a strong communicator, and constantly curious.
  • Empathy and the ability to navigate difficult cases with sensitivity.
  • Providing leadership and mentorship to all veterinary staff.
  • Excitement for learning, collaborating, and growing.
  • Courage to seek out new challenges and experiences.
  • Devotion to patient care, client care, clinical excellence, and professional development.
  • Self-motivation, efficiency, creativity, confidence, and determination.
  • Love for, and a dedication to veterinary medicine.

Total Rewards Created With Intention

Below is an overview of rewards and benefits that our partners may offer, but the specific details surrounding each hospital’s total rewards package will be provided by the hiring manager during each interview process.

  • A customized and comprehensive compensation package, that’s tailored to you!
  • The potential for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options.
  • A selection of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance plans, to fit your needs.
  • Company covered Professional Liability Insurance, state and DEA licensure, accreditations and memberships, and more!
  • Paid PTO and Parental Leave, because self-care and family time is a priority!
  • Retirement plans that provide a company match, so you’re not alone in planning for your future.
  • Discounted veterinary care, so your personal pets are taken care of too!
  • Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning.
  • If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you, we welcome you to apply!

Not quite ready to apply, or maybe you have some questions? We understand!

Reach out to us at: blake@usvta.com and he'll be happy to either connect with you directly, or connect you with one of our Talent Partners, within 48 hours.

All are welcome. USVTA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We will always provide a fair and equal interview and recruiting process to all applicants and candidates.

All decisions made during our interview and recruiting process are based solely on an applicant’s or candidate’s qualifications, training, experience, and abilities.

We will never discriminate against an applicant or candidate for any reason, including, but not limited to, based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, or genetic information.

Key Responsibilities

The Partner Veterinarian will provide clinical leadership, manage medical staff, and oversee the hospital's direction while building equity. They are responsible for ensuring superior patient and client care while maintaining financial ownership and operational excellence.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an AVMA accredited institution and possess an active state and DEA license. Proven leadership experience and a strong commitment to veterinary ethics and hospital ownership are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Team managementClient communicationFinancial managementStrategic planningProblem solvingDecision making

Urgent Care Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$170k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $156k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 70% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinarian market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$120k–$220kVeterinarian median $145k (middle half $120k–$165k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$156k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in New Jersey112 active4,603 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 70% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentNew Jersey healthcare professional listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment112 active listings, Nov 2026
New Urgent Care listings460 in the last 30 days266 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinarian pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.3this job 1.5
Below most Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 104 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Usvta

Staffing and Recruiting
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Benefits & Perks

Equity ownership opportunity
Sign-on bonus potential
Relocation assistance
Student loan repayment options
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance
Professional Liability Insurance
State and DEA licensure covered
Paid PTO and Parental Leave

Living in Freehold

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$566k≈ 4.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,901/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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