Veterinarian, Associate

Community Veterinary Partners•Andover, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

River Road Veterinary Hospital in Andover, Massachusetts, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a small-animal general practice that also provides urgent care and walk-in visits during business hours. Services include wellness care, medical workups, surgery, and dentistry. Diagnostic resources include ultrasound, digital radiography, and an in-house laboratory. The hospital’s published surgical workflow includes pre-anesthetic bloodwork, continuous anesthesia monitoring, monitored recovery, and discharge education. The schedule is Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in 10-hour shifts, with no on-call responsibilities. The hospital’s listed operating hours are Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The role includes 30-minute appointments, an average of 15 appointments per day, an assigned surgery day, and a one-hour lunch block. The veterinarian will work some solo shifts; patients requiring care beyond the hospital’s capabilities are referred to Bulger. The team includes a Lead Veterinarian, Practice Manager, Clinic Supervisor, and Surgery Veterinary Technician. Two technicians and one assistant are scheduled for clinical support. As part of Community Veterinary Partners, the hospital offers local practice identity, clinical autonomy, access to a broader network of veterinary colleagues and resources, and support for professional growth. Compensation is up to $100,000 base salary plus monthly production, with no negative accrual. Sign-on bonuses are tailored to the veterinarian’s commitment, with enhanced incentives for longer-term agreements. Relocation assistance is available. The position may be part-time or full-time.

Requirements

DVM or equivalent degree.
Eligibility for Massachusetts veterinary licensure.
At least 3 years of experience.
Commitment to clear client communication.
Interest in working collaboratively with doctors and support staff.
Interest in performing surgery.

Responsibilities

Provide small-animal wellness care, medical workups, surgery, and dentistry.
Provide same-day urgent care and see walk-in visits during business hours.
Communicate clearly with clients.
Collaborate with doctors and support staff.
Work solo shifts when scheduled.
Refer patients to Bulger when they need care beyond the hospital’s capabilities.

Benefits

Minimum 3 weeks of paid time off.
Eligibility for paid parental leave after one year of service.
Minimum $2,500 in annual continuing education funding and additional paid CE days separate from vacation time.
Payment of state veterinary license, DEA registration, and professional liability coverage.
401(k) match.
Equity opportunities.
24/7 confidential mental health support through Journey for the veterinarian, family, and friends.
Pet care discounts.
Team recognition programs.
Structured onboarding.
Access to leadership development resources.
Health coverage.
Sign-on bonus tailored to commitment, with enhanced incentives for longer-term agreements.
Relocation assistance.