Associate Veterinarian — Scituate, RI Private Small Animal Practice | $160,000 Base Salary | Flexible Scheduling If you want real community, a sane caseload, and owners who actually know your name, this is the job. A well-established, independently owned small animal hospital in Scituate, Rhode Island, is adding an Associate Veterinarian to its team. This isn’t a corporate metric factory—it's a place where medicine, mentorship, and balance all matter. You’ll walk into a full schedule and a guaranteed $160,000-per-year base salary, plus production. Why Scituate Works A peaceful New England town with trees, lakes, and quiet roads—not isolation. Friendly, tight-knit community Charming local shops and family-owned restaurants Easy access to Providence, Warwick, and the wider Rhode Island coast Hiking, fishing, and weekend drives that remind you why you moved You get calm living without giving up convenience. Practice Highlights Newly renovated, private practice 4 exam rooms, sterile surgical suite, in-house lab Digital X-ray + dental radiography Diverse caseload: dogs, cats, and exotics (rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters) 2 full-time DVMs + experienced tech team Supportive, collaborative culture—not a "numbers treadmill." Mentorship available for new grads or internationally trained veterinarians. This is real autonomy: you practice medicine the way you’re trained. Compensation Full-Time: $160,000 base Part-Time: $1,000/day No quotas, no games—earn what you produce. Benefits Health & dental insurance Malpractice coverage Up to 4 weeks PTO $3,000 CE allowance + paid CE time Retirement savings options Relocation support considered Schedule MF: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM — no late nights Rotating half-day Saturday every third week Manageable volume: 16–20 appointments + 4–6 surgeries/day. You’ll have time to think, time to breathe, and time to do good medicine. Ideal Candidate Confident and compassionate small animal veterinarian Values teamwork, communication, and continuity of care Interested in general practice + optional exotics Seeking long-term stability, not a stepping stone. If you want to work in a place where the team cares, the town is peaceful, and you don’t have corporate breathing down your neck, Scituate is worth a look. Inquire confidentially to learn more.
