Description
Butte Veterinary Center is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our multi-doctor, predominantly small-animal- mixed-animal practice in beautiful Butte, MT. If you’re looking for a position where you can practice high-quality medicine, enjoy strong mentorship, and thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment, this may be the perfect fit.
Nestled in a historic mountain town with access to Yellowstone, Glacier, and the Rockies, Butte offers the ideal balance of adventure, community, and meaningful veterinary work.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
We’re not trying to be an average clinic—we’re intentionally building something better. Our culture emphasizes curiosity, growth, teamwork, and genuine care for both animals and people.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary: $115,000–$165,000
- Sign-on bonus
- 4-day workweek (Not interested in 4 days?? Let's talk)
- Shared on-call that stops at 10pm
- Emergency fees paid out to the doctor
- Paid paternal leave
- Paid Vacation
- Simple IRA with 3% employer match
- Health insurance stipend
- CE allowance + license/insurance reimbursement
- Minimum 4:1 support staff-to-DVM ratio
- Team with advanced surgical and critical care experience
For veterinarians seeking additional development, we also encourage and support advanced training opportunities.
What Your Role Looks Like
Our clinic is mixed-animal, though the caseload is heavily small-animal focused 98%. You will encounter a wide variety of cases—from routine wellness and surgery to unique medical puzzles and urgent care needs.
You’ll be part of a team that values:
- Intellectual curiosity and collaboration
- Asking “why?” and practicing mindful medicine
- Compassionate patient care
- Emotional intelligence and kindness
- Humor and resilience
- Supporting each other through both challenging and rewarding days
Why Butte, Montana?
Butte is truly one-of-a-kind. Mountain-town charm with endless outdoor recreation in every direction. A welcoming, tight-knot community with the amenities of larger cities.
It’s a place to build a life, not just a career.
Who We’re Looking For
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree (or equivalent)
A veterinarian who loves people as much as pets. Someone who values both intuition and science. A collaborative team member who enjoys learning, teaching, and growing. A professional seeking a meaningful long-term home—not just a job.
Ready to Learn More?
We’d love the chance to meet you.
Visit: ButteVetCenter.com
Contact:
Amanda – 406-396-3377
Dr. Bruce – 208-255-8983
Does this sound like the clinic for you, but not sure about Butte?
Check out our other locations- Watford City Veterinary Center and Choteau Veterinary Center
We’re not selling a fantasy. We’re offering a real opportunity to practice great medicine with great people, in a place that feels like home.
Requirements
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
