Associate Veterinarian

Location Newark, United States Sector Other Salary $150,000.00 to $200,000.00 per annum Surgery-Focused DVM Opportunity - Newark, NJ (Profit-share & ownership upside!) We are partnering with a recently relaunched, privately-owned, surgery-focused small animal hospital in Newark, NJ that is rebuilding its clinical team and looking to welcome an Associate Veterinarian. Backed by a leadership team that blends strong financial expertise with hands-on veterinary operations experience, this is an entrepreneurial, growth-minded practice with real momentum behind it. The clinic combines busy general practice, covering wellness, preventive care, dermatology, and dentistry, with a high-volume surgical caseload that includes C-sections, cherry eye corrections, spays and neuters, and mass removals. The long-term model is built around two veterinarians, one leaning toward surgery and one toward appointments, with plenty of room to mix the two around your interests. What makes this role stand out is the upside. You can choose a compensation model that suits you, whether that is a higher base or a lower base paired with meaningful profit-sharing (worth upwards of $300k!) and genuine ownership potential. As the group expands to additional New Jersey locations, there will be founding-doctor opportunities for those who want them. The culture is flexible, collaborative, and supportive, with cross-trained technicians, individualized scheduling, open PTO, and a Fear Free approach for pets, owners, and staff alike. Whether you value stability or you are excited by the chance to help build something and share in its success, this team will shape the role around you. Key Highlights Full-service small animal hospital in Newark, NJ, roughly 20 minutes from Manhattan Surgery-focused role with a proven, high-volume reproductive and C-section caseload Long-term case mix of about 60% surgery and 40% general practice Profit-sharing model with realistic earning potential of $300,000+ and higher in exceptional years Flexible scheduling, part-time or full-time, built around you Experienced technician team, with the option to add support staff as you grow Clear path toward founding doctor and leadership roles as the group expands across New Jersey Hands-on ownership that understands the day-to-day realities of clinical practice About You DVM or equivalent degree that allows you to practice veterinary medicine in the US Hold, or are eligible for, licensure in New Jersey Confident and experienced with C-sections and cherry eye corrections, plus routine soft tissue surgery and dentals Motivated by surgery and energized by a high-volume, high-reward environment Comfortable working in a small, growing, entrepreneurial practice Strong communicator who enjoys collaborating with the wider team Benefits Competitive base salary Profit-sharing model with strong earning potential well beyond base Healthcare stipend CE support and conference funding Flexible, accommodating time off 401(k) can be arranged Relocation and sign-on support open to discussion Potential founding doctor and ownership-style opportunities in future locations #J-18808-Ljbffr