Veterinarian Jobs in New Jersey
Across 112 live Veterinarian listings in New Jersey, median advertised pay is $175K (75th percentile $354K), based on the 84 that state a salary; New Jersey ranks 11th of 47 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Vetco Clinics (22), Lap of Love (16), Community Veterinary Partners (7).
112+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 31, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 84 roles pay ~$175k median with 3.9/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Medical Director - Route 516 Animal Hospital
Encore Vet GroupOld Bridge Township, NJ
Associate Veterinarian - Park Ridge Animal Hospital
Encore Vet GroupPark Ridge, NJ
Veterinarian |Elmwood Park, NJ
CareVet HealthElmwood Park, NJ
Associate Veterinarian - R516
Encore Vet GroupOld Bridge Township, NJ
DVM Student Externship - New Jersey
Western Veterinary PartnersNew Jersey
Tri-State Region Professional Services Veterinarian-Companion Animal
MerckRemote
Associate Veterinarian wanted for compassionate NJ hospital | Lovely Area | Great Benefits | Dynamic Team
Full-Time Associate Veterinarian - Lakewood, NJ
Inde VetsLakewood Township, NJ
Associate Veterinarian (GP or ER)- Absecon Veterinary Hospital
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Veterinarian Pay in New Jersey: Live Market and State Comparison
Live veterinarian listings in New Jersey today, then New Jersey against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 112
- Live median
- $175k
- 75th $354k · n=84
- 12-mo median
- $147k
- Pay rank
- #11 of 47
- Work-life
- 4.5/10 · #21
- 12-mo postings
- 240
Veterinarian roles in New Jersey advertise $9k above the $137k median across the 47 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $254k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs NJ | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (this page) | $147k | — | 4.5/10 | 240 |
| Alaska#1 | $254k | +$108k | 4.2/10 | 15 |
| Hawaii#2 | $216k | +$70k | 3.7/10 | 20 |
| District of Columbia#3 | $188k | +$41k | 3.4/10 | 22 |
| California#4 | $165k | +$18k | 4.4/10 | 786 |
| New Yorkborders | $144k | −$2k | 4.1/10 | 604 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $144k | −$3k | 4.2/10 | 423 |
| Delawareborders | $137k | −$10k | 5.2/10 | 34 |
“borders” = shares a border with New Jersey; “#n” = national pay rank among the 47 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 31, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Vetco Clinics (22), Lap of Love (16), Community Veterinary Partners (7)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 26% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment (of 112 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 94/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100), Hiaah (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Veterinarian jobs in New Jersey.
How much do veterinarian earn in New Jersey?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of veterinarian. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid veterinarian jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current veterinarian listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which veterinarian jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every veterinarian role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring veterinarian in New Jersey right now?
Employers currently hiring for veterinarian roles include Encore Vet Group, CareVet Health, Inde Vets, Dvm Launch, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many veterinarian jobs in New Jersey are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 112 veterinarian positions in New Jersey listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Veterinarian Jobs in New Jersey
Vetco Clinics22 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Lap of Love16 open roles here · WLB 40/100Community Veterinary Partners7 open roles here · WLB 37/100
PETCO Animal Supplies Stores6 open roles here · WLB 65/100
Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare5 open roles here · WLB 40/100
Bond Vet4 open roles here · WLB 74/100- Dvm Launch4 open roles here · WLB 55/100
- Encore Vet Group4 open roles here · WLB 61/100