Launch your veterinary career in Janesville, WI with a structured mentorship program and compensation up to $135,000. This full-time role offers a supportive team, modern diagnostics, and genuine work-life balance.
The Hospital This long-established, community-trusted small-animal hospital has been serving local pets for over 25 years. The environment is collaborative and mentorship-driven, with a team-first culture that emphasizes wellbeing, continuing education, and professional growth. Doctors are backed by experienced veterinary technicians, assistants, and client-care coordinators to keep days efficient and patient-focused. Services include comprehensive wellness and preventive care, dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, internal medicine, senior pet care, and optional avian/exotic cases. The hospital features in-house laboratory capabilities, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, electrocardiography, therapeutic laser, and an on-site pharmacy. Client-friendly conveniences such as same-day appointments when available and patient drop-off options support an organized caseload. The mentorship role offers flexible start dates, no on-call or weekend requirement, and many team members enjoy a recurring 3-day weekend schedule.
Location Based in Janesville, Wisconsin, this role places the successful candidate in a welcoming mid-sized city known for its outdoor amenities, active downtown, and excellent regional connectivity. With a diverse local economy and strong community spirit, Janesville supports a balanced lifestyle on and off the job. - A community of about 66,000 with a skilled local workforce and diverse employers across healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and education - 60+ parks and roughly 30 miles of trails, including a segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail - The 20-acre Rotary Botanical Gardens with year-round events and seasonal displays - Lively downtown along the Rock River with festivals, a farmers market, live music, public art, and a scenic Riverwalk - Quick regional access via I-90: approximately 40–45 miles to Madison, about 75 miles to Milwaukee, and around 110 miles to Chicago - Robust local medical and community services to support families and active professionals
Benefits - Up to $35,000 new grad sign-on bonus - No negative accrual for new graduates during the mentorship period, reviewed quarterly - Paid parental leave - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) with employer match - Generous paid time off and paid holidays - Continuing education allowance with additional paid CE days - Relocation assistance available - Paid professional memberships and subscriptions, including VIN, AVMA, and Plumb’s - State licensure and DEA fees covered - Professional liability coverage - Employee pet care discounts - Uniform allowance - Flexible start dates
The Role - Full-time associate veterinarian position tailored to new graduates through a structured mentorship program - Dual-mentor model with dedicated on-site mentorship and additional mentors providing case guidance - Gradual transition to independent caseload with real-time case support - Primary focus on small-animal general practice, with opportunities in dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, preventive care, internal medicine, and senior patient care - Option to see avian/exotic cases based on interest - No on-call or weekend requirement - Use of in-house diagnostics and digital imaging to inform timely, high-quality care - Close collaboration with skilled technicians and client-care teams, plus regular case discussions and CE activities
Requirements - DVM/VMD degree from an accredited institution - License to practice in Wisconsin, or eligibility to obtain - Eligibility to work in the United States - Excellent communication skills and a commitment to high-quality, team-based medicine - New graduates are encouraged to apply - Must be 18 years of age or older
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