Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon - QVC - Quakertown, PA
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Job Description
Quakertown Veterinary Clinic – Where Pets, People, and Purpose Come Together
Board-Certified or Residency Trained Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Full Time
Quakertown, PA
At Quakertown Veterinary Clinic, we’re proud to be a cornerstone of the Quakertown community. Since the early 1900’s, we’ve been dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care while building lasting relationships with the pets and families we serve. Our team takes pride in delivering excellent medicine in a supportive, collaborative environment where every patient and every team member matters.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- A trusted part of the Quakertown community since the 1900’s, caring for generations of pets with warmth and expertise
- A dedicated, highly skilled support team that makes your day smoother, more rewarding, and enjoyable
- A modern, well-equipped facility that empowers you to practice your best medicine
- A culture built on respect, collaboration, and a shared love for animals—and the people who love them
- Strong community connections, from local shelter partnerships to events that bring pets and people together
Life in Quakertown, PA
Quakertown offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience.
With its rich local history, beautiful parks and outdoor spaces, vibrant community events, and welcoming atmosphere, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're exploring the area's scenic trails, discovering unique local shops and restaurants, or spending time with family and friends, Quakertown provides a place where tradition and opportunity come together.
Quakertown Veterinary Clinic 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.
Quakertown Veterinary Clinic + CVP Difference
- Creative Compensation – Crafted to intentionally align with your career aspirations.
- Expansive Network – Collaborate with 600+ doctors across 140+ 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.
Other Benefits of Our Community
- 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)
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!
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.
Key Responsibilities
The Large Animal Surgeon will manage a balance of equine surgical cases, lameness evaluations, and ambulatory duties while actively working to grow the caseload and strengthen relationships with referring veterinarians. Responsibilities include performing common surgeries such as umbilical hernia, colic, and molar extractions, alongside providing routine care for a diverse equine and occasional small ruminant population.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified large animal surgeons or have completed residency training, demonstrating proficiency in a variety of large animal surgical procedures and field work. The ideal applicant should be eager to develop the service, collaborate with a large multidisciplinary team, and provide comprehensive care to committed clients.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon - QVC - Quakertown, PA at Community Veterinary Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Surgery (Veterinary) — ranked against 35 active Surgery (Veterinary) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Surgery Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in surgery (veterinary) | ranked against 35 Surgery (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinarian median $140k (middle half $100k–$200k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All veterinarian listings in Pennsylvania | 185 active | 4,545 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 72% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 44% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 11% offer loan repayment185 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Surgery listings | 795 in the last 30 days | 493 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend (all specialties) | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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