Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian

Mixed Animal Practice | Lander, Wyoming | Big Medicine, Bigger Sky

If you’ve ever thought, “I didn’t go to vet school to sit in traffic,” keep reading.

A respected, privately owned mixed-animal practice in Lander, Wyoming, is adding an Associate Veterinarian who wants variety, autonomy, and a life that actually feels like living. This is real mixed-animal medicine—about 85% small animal, 15% large—in a place where your commute is measured in minutes and your weekends are measured in mountain miles.

Why Wyoming (This Is the Point)

• Live at the base of the Wind River Range—hiking, climbing, fishing, riding, and hunting out your back door
• Clean air, dark skies, and four honest seasons
• Tight-knit community where people know you and appreciate what you do
• No urban chaos, no sprawl, no soul-sucking commute
• The kind of pace that lets you practice good medicine and still have energy left

This is the lifestyle people talk about when they say, “One day I’ll move somewhere like that.”

The Practice

• Long-standing, trusted private practice
• Three-partner ownership with two associates (including a new Wyoming native who’s already part of the furniture)
• Modern 4,500 sq ft facility built for function and comfort
• Surgical suite, dental suite, radiology/ultrasound, three exam rooms, and comfort room
• Large-animal area with equine stocks and bovine space (yes, winter C-sections happen)
• True mixed-animal work without being run ragged

The Schedule & Call

• 4-day workweek
• No routine weekends
• Shared call rotation with:
  • $1.50/hr standby pay
  • Monthly call stipend
  • $125–$210 per emergency
  • ~$10K extra annually

Compensation & Benefits

• $95K–$120K base (DOE)
• 23% ProSal, no negative accrual
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision
• 3% SIMPLE IRA match after one year
• Licenses, DEA, and controlled substance fees covered
• PTO + CE allowance and paid CE days

Translation: they take care of their vets.

Who Thrives Here

• 2+ years clinical experience (5–7 ideal)
• Comfortable with mixed animal medicine
• Independent but team-oriented
• Bonus points if the outdoors recharge you as much as medicine does

Bottom Line

This is a chance to practice real veterinary medicine in a place where life slows down, views open up, and your work actually matters to the community.

If you’re ready to trade traffic for trails, burnout for balance, and noise for wide-open quiet—Lander, Wyoming is calling.

Confidential conversations welcome.