Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian | West Orange, NJ | $120k–$160k

Grow Your Career. Lead a Team. Shape Your Future.

Prospect Ridge Veterinary Hospital in West Orange, NJ, is looking for an experienced veterinarian who’s ready for more than just another associate role. This is your chance to practice high-quality medicine in a supportive, team-oriented environment—with opportunities to step into leadership and even explore future ownership.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• True Work-Life Balance: Alternating Saturdays and built-in charting time, plus every other week comes with a 4-day weekend.
• Supportive Culture: No drama, no egos—just a professional, kind, and collaborative team. Our Office Manager has been with us for 20+ years, and our certified techs are skilled, eager, and always ready to support.
• Room to Grow: We’re serious about leadership development and offer a pathway to ownership for the right veterinarian.
• The Vibe: We value maturity, kindness, collaboration, and a good sense of humor—because veterinary medicine should be fulfilling and enjoyable.

Who We Are

• Trusted & Established: A long-standing, community-focused general practice with a stellar reputation.
• The Team: 2 full-time and 1 part-time DVMs, plus 2 rotating LVTs and 2 full-time assistants—a strong 4:1 support ratio.
• The Facility: 4 exam rooms, including dedicated puppy/kitten and consultation spaces.
• The Tools: Digital radiology, dental radiology, ultrasound, surgery suite, therapeutic laser, IM3 dental system, cautery, suction, EKG monitoring, and cloud-based records.
• Special Services: In-house urgent care, plus visiting specialists in echo, ultrasound, radiology, and orthopedic surgery.
• Caseload: Dogs, cats, and exotics keep every day interesting.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary: $120,000 – $160,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Health benefits coverage
• $2,000 CE allowance + PTO for CE
• DEA & NJ state licensing covered
• VIN membership
• Malpractice insurance
• Workers’ comp coverage
• Paid time off

The Opportunity

If you’re an experienced DVM ready to take the next step in your career—whether that’s developing leadership skills, shaping the future of a practice, or eventually stepping into ownership—we want to meet you.

Ready to join a practice where your expertise is valued and your future is wide open? Apply today and grow with us at Prospect Ridge Veterinary Hospital.