Associate Veterinarian – Bigfork, MT
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Bigfork Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our established, full-service practice in Bigfork, Montana.
About the Practice:
- Full-service small animal hospital
- Surgery, dentistry, digital radiology, ultrasound, in-house diagnostics
- Strong technician support
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment
Requirements
- DVM (or ability to obtain license in MT)
- Passion for quality medicine and client care
- Team-oriented with strong communication skills
Benefits & Compensation
What We Offer
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- CE stipend, PTO, and reimbursement of licensure, DEA, and professional dues
- AVMA PLIT coverage, EAP, and personal pet discounts
- In-house mentorship programs and EAP wellness initiatives
Located near Flathead Lake, Bigfork offers year-round outdoor recreation and a high quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical and surgical care to small animal patients at an established hospital. Collaborate with a team of technicians and staff to ensure excellent client service and patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
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, 84% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Top Veterinarian Jobs
32 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution21 jobs · 14 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 14 employers
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Feline-Only Veterinarian – Full-Time or Part-Time
Confidential Employer · New Orleans, Louisiana
Feline-Only Veterinarian – Full-Time or Part-Time
Veterinary Practice Partners · New Orleans, Louisiana
Senior Shelter Veterinarian (2293) - Animal Care and Control, Office of the City Administrator
$177k–$227k2293-Senior Shelter Veterinarian
$177k-$227kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,067 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Bigfork
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $852k
- Typical market rent
- $2,138/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- State income tax
- Up to 6.8%
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.