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Associate Veterinarian

J911283 Hyde Park Vermont USD160K / Year

Associate Veterinarian opportunity in Morristown, VT with a salary up to $160,000. Build a fulfilling career in a respected small animal practice with a supportive team and true work-life balance.

The Hospital
This established small animal general practice is known for relationship-focused care and a strong local reputation. The team is collaborative and experienced, with skilled technician support that helps doctors focus on medicine and surgery. The clinical caseload is varied, spanning wellness and preventive care, internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and sick-patient care, with opportunities to engage in integrative and rehabilitation modalities. Doctors benefit from on-site diagnostic imaging and surgical capabilities, 30-minute appointment blocks, and no overnight or on-call duties. A culture of mentorship, continuing education, and professional growth is core to the practice.

Location
Set in Morristown (Morrisville village), VT, this role places candidates in the heart of the Green Mountains with small-town charm, a lively downtown, and year-round outdoor adventure just minutes away.
- County hub with a friendly, close-knit feel and strong community engagement
- Walkable downtown in Morrisville for easy access to shops, restaurants, and services
- Nearby Copley Hospital for convenient healthcare access
- Quick access to Stowe and the Green Mountains for skiing, hiking, and biking
- Lamoille Valley Rail Trail running through town for biking, walking, and year-round recreation
- Regional connections via Morrisville-Stowe State Airport and easy drives to Montpelier and Burlington
- Seasonal events, recreation programs, and youth activities that make it easy to plug into the community
- Well-regarded local schools in the Lamoille South Unified Union School District
- Local food and craft scene, including breweries and producers supporting a vibrant dining culture

Benefits
- Production incentives with no negative accrual
- Long-term incentive cash program with annual bonuses tied to production
- Transparent production metrics and operational support
- Continuing education allowance, plus paid state license and professional dues
- Flexible scheduling and strong work-life balance
- Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses available
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Mental health resources and employee assistance support
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Referral bonus program
- Student loan assistance options
- Professional liability coverage and short/long-term disability

The Role
- Provide comprehensive small animal care across wellness, internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics
- Take on a surgery-forward caseload with dedicated surgical time supported by experienced team members
- Work approximately 10-hour shifts with flexibility around days worked
- Conduct 30-minute appointments focused on quality medicine and client education
- Collaborate closely with a cohesive team that values learning and clinical excellence
- Enjoy no overnight or on-call responsibilities

Requirements
- DVM/VMD or equivalent from an accredited institution
- Active Vermont veterinary license (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Prior clinical experience required; new graduates are not being considered for this opening
- Strong small animal surgical skills and comfort managing a general practice caseload
- Excellent communication skills and a client-centered approach

Apply
If this sounds like the next step in your veterinary career, click Apply and one of our team will be in touch shortly.

Benefits

Competitive Salary, Paid Vacations, Dental Insurance, Professional Development Assistance, Relocation assistance, Non-compete, Fear Free Practice, Production % bonus, 401k