Associate Veterinarian

Wignall Animal Hospital is looking for a full-time Veterinarian to join our team in Dracut, Massachusetts.

You can care for pets throughout every stage of their lives, build lasting relationships with clients, and become a trusted part of the local community. You’ll work alongside a supportive team in a collaborative environment that values high-quality medicine and compassionate care. You’ll be empowered to focus on what matters most, delivering exceptional care and supporting the health and well‑being of every patient.

Wherever you are in your career, this is a place where you can continue to grow as both a veterinarian and a leader.

Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities - plus, no negative accrual.

You’re willing and able to work in a fast paced environment, taking charge and responsibility of your patient’s care while collaborating with other veterinarians and support staff to provide best medicine and client experience.

At Wignall Animal Hospital, we offer primary care and boarding services for cats and dogs in Dracut, Lowell, and Pelham, MA. We specialize in preventative and urgent care medicine, dental care, general surgery, and laser therapy. We also provide daycare services for dogs. We are proud to be an AAHA accredited practice.

We are proud to offer orthopedic surgery with a board-certified surgeon, abdominal ultrasounds performed by an internal medicine specialist, and echocardiograms performed by a board-certified cardiologist. We also offer laser therapy in-house and acupuncture via our sister hospital in the next town over. We offer Thrive Plus Membership to help clients manage cost of pet care and provide peace of mind.

We are a low stress handling practice that uses positive reinforcement to helps pets be less nervous and anxious.  to learn more.

We are open Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 7:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am - 5:00pm, proudly serving the Dracut, Lowell and Pelham areas.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree requirent
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
  
  Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools
• Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Thrive’s Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care.

Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well‑being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, Here Fur You  Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options
* make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at

We welcome you to join our story and join where #We Thrive Together .

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.