Veterinarian

Chattyvets; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$50,000 sign-on bonus

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

CE allowance and paid CE days

Liability insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Chattyvets in Berwick, PA is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join a well-established small animal hospital serving the Berwick community.

Benefits include a $50,000 sign-on bonus, no weekends or on-call, competitive base salary plus production bonus, and potential to advance to Chief of Staff or other leadership roles.

The practice emphasizes clinical autonomy with strong regional support, modern equipment, and opportunities to develop new services while building a loyal client base.

Qualifications

• DVM / VMD or equivalent
• NAVLE certification or eligible
• ECFVG or PAVE if graduated from non-AVMA accredited program
• DEA, State, and USDA licences (or ability to obtain on hire)
• Eligible to work in the US

Responsibilities

• Wellness and preventative care
• Medical consultations and diagnostics
• Soft tissue surgery and dentistry
• Client education and relationship building
• Leadership opportunities for experienced veterinarians

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Passion for high-quality small animal

Education

DVM / VMD (or equivalent)

NAVLE certification

ECFVG or PAVE (if non-AVMA)

DEA, State, and USDA licences

Tools

Digital radiography

Digital dental radiography

Surgical suite

Job description

Associate Veterinarian – Berwick, PA | $50k Sign-On | No Weekends or On-Call

Why this role stands out

Looking for a role where you can enjoy true work-life balance while making a real impact within a close-knit community?

Join a well-established practice offering:

• $50,000 sign-on bonus
• No weekends, on-call or after-hours
• Competitive salary + production bonus
• Opportunity to join as an Associate Veterinarian or Chief of Staff
• Clinical autonomy with strong regional support

The Practice

• Well-established small animal hospital serving the Berwick community
• Sole veterinary practice within the Borough of Berwick
• Modern equipment including digital radiography, digital dental radiography and dedicated surgical suite
• Strong investment in hospital growth and future development
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop new services and build your own loyal client base

The Role

Full-time Associate Veterinarian position with a varied small animal caseload:

• Wellness and preventative care
• Medical consultations and diagnostics
• Soft tissue surgery and dentistry
• Client education and relationship building
• Opportunity to help shape the future direction of the hospital
• Leadership opportunities available for experienced veterinarians

Suitable for:

• Experienced Associate Veterinarians
• Veterinarians seeking greater autonomy
• Clinicians interested in future leadership opportunities
• Veterinarians looking for exceptional work-life balance

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + production bonus
• $50,000 sign-on bonus
• No weekends, no on-call and no after-hours
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave
• CE allowance plus paid CE days
• Professional dues and liability insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Career progression within a growing veterinary network

Location

Berwick, Pennsylvania offers affordable small-town living with easy access to Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Harrisburg, Philadelphia and New York City. Enjoy nearby hiking, fishing and outdoor recreation at Ricketts Glen State Park while becoming a valued part of a welcoming local community.

Requirements

• DVM / VMD (or equivalent)
• Eligible to work in the US
• Passion for high-quality small animal medicine
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• DVM/VMD degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited university
• NAVLE certification
• ECFVG or PAVE (if graduated from a non-AVMA accredited program)
• DEA, State, and USDA licences (or ability to obtain upon hire)