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Community Veterinary Partners
Mantua Township, New Jersey

Lead Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k-$180k

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Job Description

Greenfields Veterinary Associates – Where Pets, People, and Purpose Come Together

Mantua, New Jersey

Lead Doctor

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Greenfields Veterinary Associates has proudly served the Gloucester County community since 1963, earning a reputation as a trusted, award-winning provider of compassionate veterinary care.

Located in Mantua, New Jersey, our clinic is dedicated to delivering exceptional care for dogs and cats—focusing on wellness services like routine exams and vaccinations, as well as medical, surgical, and emergency treatments.

We also provide comprehensive dental care and attentive hospitalization, all supported by state-of-the-art technology and a collaborative, experienced team. At Greenfields, we combine decades of expertise with a warm, community-oriented approach to veterinary medicine.

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Established Reputation: Serving the Gloucester County community since 1963, with a legacy of trusted, award-winning veterinary care.
  • Comprehensive Pet Care: We provide high-quality medical services for dogs and cats, including wellness exams, vaccinations, and emergency care.
  • Full-Service Facility: Our offerings include surgery, dentistry, and attentive care for hospitalized patients.
  • Advanced Technology: Equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment tools to support top-tier care.
  • Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside a collaborative, experienced team committed to compassionate, community-oriented medicine.

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Life in Mantua, NJ

Nestled in Gloucester County, Mantua offers the charm of small-town living with easy access to big-city amenities. Just a short drive from Philadelphia, the area combines peaceful suburban neighborhoods with top-rated schools, scenic parks, and a strong sense of community.

With local wineries, farmers markets, and year-round events, Mantua is an ideal place to grow your career and enjoy a balanced lifestyle. ____________________

Greenfields Veterinary Associates 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.

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Greenfields Veterinary Associates + CVP Difference

  • Creative Compensation – Crafted to intentionally align with your career aspirations.
  • Expansive Network – Collaborate with 600+ doctors across 148+ 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.

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Other Benefits of Our Community

  • Sign-on Bonus and Relocation assistance available.
  • No Negative Accrual EVER.
  • 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)

Our doctors enjoy a competitive base salary with monthly production compensation and no negative accrual, meaning you will never owe money back if production fluctuates. This structure rewards growth, efficiency, and strong medicine — offering true unlimited earning potential.

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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!

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

The Lead Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical, surgical, and emergency care for dogs and cats. They will also lead the clinical team while maintaining high standards of patient care and client communication.

Requirements

The candidate must be a licensed veterinarian capable of performing routine wellness services, surgeries, and dental procedures. Strong leadership skills and a commitment to collaborative, compassionate medicine are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Diagnostic toolsTeam collaboration

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 65% 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 New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$165k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $152k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 20 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
74% this job
Relocation assistance
35% this job
Visa sponsorship
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,943 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Mantua

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$349k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Community Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus Available
Relocation Assistance Available
No Negative Accrual
Generous PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Yearly CE Funds
Paid Time Off for CE
State License, DEA, AVMA PLIT Covered