Associate Veterinarian at Park Ridge Animal Hospital

Progressive Medicine. Heartfelt Care. A Place Where Great Medicine Meets Great People.

At Park Ridge Animal Hospital those arent just words on a wall. Theyre framed at our front door and they set the tone for everything that happens inside. We move fast we stay organized and we never stop looking for ways to do better for our patients. Same-day appointments advanced imaging a dual surgery suite and a fear-free environment are just the beginning. Our Medical Director leads from the floor not a private office and sets the tone for how we all show up for each other every single day.

Were looking for an Associate Veterinarian who is ready to deliver excellent care support our team and thrive in both the exam room and surgery suite. If youre passionate about great medicine and an even better team culture wed love to meet you.

Why youll love us:

• Our Team Actually Knows Each Other - Were inclusive team-oriented and genuinely invested in each others growth. Every voice is heard here everyone shows up and when things get hectic nobody disappears. Weve built something special here and were proud of it.
• Work Hard Live Fully - Four days a week no holidays and Saturdays shared equally across our whole team including our Medical Director. We built our schedule around the belief that a great veterinarian needs a great life outside the clinic too.
• A Place to Grow - Whether youre a new grad finding your footing or an experienced veterinarian looking for a practice that truly invests in its people our mentorship and Encores MentorCore platform are here to support you on your journey.

What Were Looking For:

• A US-licensed Veterinarian ideally with at least a year in a general practice setting
• A Veterinarian who is equally comfortable in the exam room and the surgery suite
• Someone who genuinely cares about our patients our clients and the teammates standing next to them and shows up for all three
• Comfortable working independently while staying open to feedback and growth
• Available for rotating Saturdays alongside the rest of our team

Not Local Youre Going to Want to Be.

Park Ridge NJ is one of those towns that surprises people in the best way. Our hospital sits alongside a creek the downtown is walkable enough to grab lunch on a break and the neighbors actually know each other.

• Small town charm big world access - Scenic parks great schools and a close-knit community all within easy reach of New York City Newark and Jersey City.
• Bergen County at its best - Tucked into a quiet corner of one of New Jerseys most sought-after counties. Low-traffic and genuinely beautiful neighborhoods.
• A town worth staying in - Walkable welcoming and the kind of place where people put down roots and dont look back.

Compensation Our base salary range is from $130k-$170k (or higher) based on experience and production capabilities. We have pro-sal and salary options and were open to offering a sign-on bonus or relocation package. We can be creative with your total compensation package so that you get the things you need to be able to come join us! Whats in it for you

• Generous CE Allowance access to Encore Performance Academy trainings
• Health Dental Vision PTO Pet Benefits 401(k) with up to a 5% match
• Paid parental leave and holiday pay
• Professional dues coverage student loan assistance
• New grads welcome! Our onsite mentorship program and Encores Mentorcore platform set you up for success.
• Local leadership medical autonomy and the backing of Encore Vet Group a supportive network of 55 veterinarian-led practices that keeps it real and supports practices in achieving their own unique goals.

Want to work somewhere you can grow belong and be part of something special