Associate Veterinarian

New Frontier Animal Medical Center; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K + matching

Paid time off

$1,600 annual CE allowance

Paid state veterinary license

Paid AVMA, NJVMA and VIN memberships

Job summary

New Frontier Animal Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian. The position offers a full-time environment focused on mentorship and work-life balance. Veterinarians will perform wellness exams and routine surgeries while gaining experience with advanced procedures.

The role emphasizes a supportive team culture and communication with clients, alongside competitive benefits including health insurance and an annual CE allowance.

Qualifications

• Must have a DVM or VMD from an accredited veterinary school.
• Active New Jersey veterinary license or ability to obtain one.
• Interest or experience in soft-tissue surgery.

Responsibilities

• Perform wellness and illness exams on canine and feline patients.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic diseases.
• Perform routine and advanced soft-tissue surgeries.

Skills

Soft-tissue surgery

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Compassionate, team-oriented approach

Education

DVM or VMD from an accredited US veterinary school

Active New Jersey veterinary license

Job description

Associate Veterinarian (Full-Time) – Surgery Opportunity | Veterinarian-Owned Practice

Join a collaborative, veterinarian-owned small animal practice where mentorship, serving our community and work-life balance are priorities. We are looking for a compassionate veterinarian who enjoys building relationships with clients and wants the opportunity to grow their medical and surgical skills in a supportive team environment.

Whether you’re an experienced veterinarian, or a new graduate seeking mentorship, we are committed to helping you succeed.

About SAVA Animal Hospital

SAVA Animal Hospital is a veterinarian‑owned small animal practice focused on collaborative care, hands‑on mentorship, delivering high quality medicine and surgery, and serving our local pet community.

We believe in investing in our team and our hospital. Along with mentorship, we provide all team members with CE opportunities and routinely provide additional funding for our doctors to grow their dental, surgical, diagnostic, and medical skills.

Our hospital is equipped with:

• Digital radiography
• In‑house diagnostics
• Modern surgical and dental monitoring equipment
• Therapeutic laser
• Ultrasound
• Cloud‑based practice management software

Our veterinarians are supported by experienced technicians (2-3 support staff per doctor) so doctors can focus on practicing medicine rather than administrative tasks.

When it comes to our team culture, we believe empathy is just as important as expertise, and we celebrate the joys and challenges of veterinary medicine together.

Why Veterinarians Like Working Here

• Veterinarian‑owned practice — your voice matters in how medicine is practiced
• Personalized mentorship to grow your medical and surgical skills
• Team culture that values empathy and communication
• Opportunity to perform routine and advanced soft‑tissue surgeries
• Wide variety of wellness, illness, urgent care and surgical cases
• Additional opportunities (optional) in ultrasound, dental surgery, orthopedics, acupuncture, and alternative medicine
• Longer appointment times that allow for high-quality patient care and building strong client relationships

Responsibilities

• Perform wellness and illness exams on canine and feline patients
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic diseases using modern diagnostic equipment
• Perform routine soft‑tissue surgeries (spays, neuters, mass removals, etc)
• Perform advanced soft‑tissue surgeries (cystotomies, gastrotomies, enterotomies, splenectomy, etc) — additional mentorship and training is provided to build confidence with these procedures
• Communicate treatment plans clearly with pet owners
• Maintain accurate medical records with the assistance of technical staff and AI software
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians and support staff to educate clients and provide a team approach to patient care

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD from an accredited US veterinary school
• Active New Jersey veterinary license (or ability to obtain one)
• Interest or experience in soft‑tissue surgery
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, team‑oriented approach to veterinary medicine

Salary

• We offer a starting salary of $125,000 to $160,000 depending on experience with production bonuses available.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401K + matching
• Paid time off
• $1,600 annual CE allowance + CE days (additional CE funding frequently approved)
• Paid NJ state veterinary license and DEA license
• Paid AVMA, NJVMA and VIN memberships
• Scrub and uniform allowance
• Pet care benefits

Schedule

• Full‑time schedule (typically 3-4 days per week)
• No emergency or on‑call responsibilities

Apply

If you’re looking for a supportive environment where you can grow your skills, be a part of a supportive team, practice quality medicine, and feel like your voice is heard, we would love to chat with you.

Send your resume or email us to start a conversation: Dr. Kristen Szydlowski
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