Lead Veterinarian - Essex Animal Hospital
About The Position
Essex Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate lead veterinarian to join their team in Bloomfield, NJ. The hospital aims to provide outstanding veterinary care with a personal touch, practicing gold-standard medicine with a team that values clinical excellence, collaboration, and strong client relationships. Essex Animal Hospital has been serving the Bloomfield and surrounding communities for decades, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to companion animals in a state-of-the-art facility. They support their doctors with the tools, team, and time needed to thrive, from preventive care to advanced diagnostics and surgical services.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.
- Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of New Jersey.
- Experience in small animal general practice.
- Commitment to clinical excellence, collaboration, and strong client relationships.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with advanced diagnostics, dental care, surgery, and acupuncture.
- Familiarity with in-house labs, digital radiology, and ultrasound.
- Interest in leadership development and career advancement.
Responsibilities
- Practice high-quality medicine with access to advanced diagnostics, dental care, surgery, and acupuncture.
- Utilize in-house labs, digital radiology, and ultrasound for efficient, effective diagnosis and care.
- Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to companion animals.
- Make the best medical decisions for patients within a supportive team environment (Clinical Autonomy).
Benefits
- Creative Compensation aligned with career aspirations
- Expansive Network with 600+ doctors across 148+ hospitals
- Comprehensive Mental Health Support (24/7 access to Journey)
- Clinical Autonomy
- Top-Tier Growth & Mentorship (structured onboarding, leadership development, career advancement programs)
- Sign-on Bonus
- Relocation assistance
- No Negative Accrual
- Generous PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Yearly CE Funds
- Paid Time Off Just for CE
- Fees covered for State licenses, DEA, AVMA PLIT
- 401(k) Match
- Equity Opportunities
- Pet care discounts
- Team Recognition Programs
- Competitive base salary with monthly production compensation
- Unlimited earning potential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
