Veterinarian in Waupaca, WI at Countryside Animal Hospital
Listed compensation
$120k-$150k
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Job Description
Practice
Countryside Animal Hospital is proud to serve Waupaca, WI and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service.
We were established in 1993 and have over 70 years of combined experience.
Position Purpose
- Associate Veterinarian – Waupaca, WI
- Flexible schedule - PT/FT
- Countryside Animal Care | E2691 Larson Road, Waupaca, WI
Thoughtful Care. Small-Town Heart. Big Opportunity.
Looking for a place where you can practice great medicine, feel supported, and still have a life outside of work?
Welcome to Countryside Animal Care—a small, close-knit clinic where relationships come first, teamwork is real, and your voice actually matters.
We may be a smaller practice, but that’s exactly our strength. Here, you’ll find flexibility, trust, and a genuinely laid-back environment—without sacrificing quality medicine.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Supportive, team-first culture (7 skilled support staff so you can focus on medicine)
- Work alongside tenured, mentorship-driven doctors (20+ & 30+ years experience)
- Practice Manager with 20+ years—stability you can count on
- Flexible scheduling (3–4 day work week options)
- Easy time off + strong work/life balance
- A clinic that adapts to you—not the other way around
A Day in the Life
- See ~15 patients/day—quality over chaos
- Small animal focus (dogs & cats)
- Fast-paced enough to stay engaged, but laid-back and low-drama
- Plenty of support: 2 DVMs to 5–6 techs
- Freedom to explore new services or areas of interest
Tools to Practice Your Best Medicine
- Digital radiology + digital dental X-rays
- In-house lab (IDEXX + Sedivue)
- Therapy laser
- Skilled technicians handling anesthesia + workflows
Who We’re Looking For
- A positive, team-oriented DVM
- Someone who values client education and relationship-building
- New grads welcome—we love to teach
- Experienced veterinarians seeking a supportive, flexible home
Compensation & Perks
- Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 (based on experience)
- Full-time or part-time options
- A culture that truly supports balance and longevity
Why Waupaca?
Enjoy the charm of a tight-knit, welcoming community with lakes, outdoor recreation, and a slower pace of life—without giving up meaningful, fulfilling work.
The Bottom Line
- If you’re looking for a place where you can learn, grow, and actually enjoy your day-to-day, Countryside Animal Care offers something rare:
- Great medicine + great people + a life outside of work
- Apply today and see what practicing veterinary medicine should feel like.
Essential Responsibilities
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
- Benefits Offered
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Relocation assistance available
Pay Range
USD $120,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.
Key Responsibilities
Examine and treat companion animals, operate diagnostic equipment, collect and interpret samples, and advise pet owners on preventive care and treatment options. Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed, counsel clients on end-of-life care, maintain medical records, and comply with veterinary ethics and applicable policies.
Requirements
The posting welcomes new graduates as well as experienced veterinarians and seeks a positive, team-oriented DVM who values client education and relationship-building. No specific degree, license, or years-of-experience requirement is stated.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian in Waupaca, WI at Countryside Animal Hospital at Countryside Animal Hospital a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,963 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Countryside Animal Hospital ranks #6 of 10 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $143k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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