Associate Veterinarian at Middletown Animal Hospital Middletown Animal Hospital

At Middletown Animal Hospital, our focus is simple: providing exceptional small animal medicine while fostering a supportive environment where you can do your best work. Our dedication to patient care and community trust is clearly reflected in our excellent 4.7-star Google rating. We believe that when our teammates feel valued and professionally supported, the entire community benefits. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your professional skills and succeed within a high-quality practice environment, this is where your next career chapter begins.

Joining us means becoming part of a supportive network that actively invests in continuous education and professional advancement for every teammate. We offer programs designed to help you achieve your career goals, whether that means securing credentialed technician status, advancing into leadership roles, or pursuing specialized interests. We understand that stability and structure are essential, which is why we invest in comprehensive resources designed to optimize workflow, allowing you to focus purely on patient care and collaborating effectively with your fellow teammates.

As a small animal practice, we are committed to upholding the highest clinical standards of veterinary medicine. While deeply rooted locally in Middletown Township, our connection to a wider network ensures that you always have access to top-tier internal resources, including specialty consultations and robust training modules. This structure ensures that you are empowered to provide advanced, comprehensive care while continually enhancing your clinical knowledge base alongside experienced doctors and credentialed technicians.

Middletown Township, New Jersey, offers a superb balance of desirable suburban living and easy access to coastal lifestyle amenities. Located ideally within Monmouth County, you benefit from excellent local infrastructure, ample parks, and a quick drive to the scenic Jersey Shore beaches. When you step away from the hospital, you step into a thriving community that provides abundant recreational opportunities and a welcoming environment, making Middletown an ideal place to establish long-term personal and professional roots.

• Build Lasting Relationships:
  Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice Your Best Medicine:
  From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and Empower:
  Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and Grow:
  Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

• Generous Compensation: Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.
• Total Wellbeing: Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 Tele Doc access.
• Financial Health: Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.
• Commitment to Growth: Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.
• The Power of a Network: Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.
• Peace of Mind: Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.