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New Hampshire fits a remarkable variety of veterinary work into a compact footprint. Practices serve growing suburbs near the Massachusetts border, a historic stretch of Atlantic coast, lake communities and mountain towns, and vet jobs in New Hampshire reflect that spread, from busy companion animal hospitals to rural practices that know their clients by name.
Companion animal medicine forms the core of the profession here, supported by equine and farm work in the state’s agricultural valleys. Clients across the Granite State tend to live active, outdoor lives, and their dogs often join them on trails, lakes and snowy walks through all four seasons. For companion animal roles more widely, our small animal vet jobs bring those opportunities together.
The state is usually divided into several distinct regions, and these five give a sense of the range.
Merrimack Valley. Home to Manchester, Nashua and the state capital, Concord, this is the most populous part of New Hampshire. Practices here serve busy commuter communities, many with close ties to the Boston area, and the pace suits vets who enjoy a full schedule and a steady flow of new clients.
The Seacoast. Portsmouth, Dover, Exeter and the towns along New Hampshire’s short Atlantic shoreline combine historic downtowns with a lively restaurant and arts scene. Veterinary work centers on companion animals, with clients whose dogs are part of coastal life, from harbor walks to shoreline trails.
The Lakes Region. Centered on Lake Winnipesaukee, the region’s population swells each summer as seasonal residents and visitors arrive with their pets. Practices care for a loyal year-round client base alongside the summer season, and life off duty revolves around boating, swimming and quiet lakeside towns.
The Monadnock Region. Named for Mount Monadnock and anchored by Keene, the southwest corner of the state is a landscape of small towns, farms and forest. Rural and mixed practices here may see horses and livestock alongside cats and dogs, and communities are close-knit, with village greens and a strong local arts tradition.
The White Mountains and North Country. Covering the state’s northern reaches, this is ski, hiking and national forest country, with the White Mountain National Forest at its heart. Practices often serve wide areas and a varied caseload, and trailheads and slopes are always close at hand.
Every veterinarian practicing in the state needs a New Hampshire license, issued by the New Hampshire Board of Veterinary Medicine through the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification in Concord. New graduates apply with proof of their veterinary degree and a passing score on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, along with a jurisprudence exam covering the state’s veterinary laws and rules.
If you already hold a license in good standing in another state or the District of Columbia, New Hampshire’s license reciprocity rules offer a more streamlined route, with the state jurisprudence exam still required. Rules are updated from time to time, so confirm the current process with the board before you apply.
Licensing paperwork takes time, so it pays to start your application as soon as a move is on the horizon, which lets you agree on a start date with confidence. When an offer arrives, our guide to having your contract reviewed explains when a lawyer’s input is worthwhile. Vets who trained outside the US can learn about our support for international vets seeking roles in America.
Working with Sterling costs you nothing, and you never sign an exclusivity contract, so you stay free to pursue roles however you choose. Our recruiters partner with practices throughout New Hampshire, from the southern suburbs to the northern mountain towns, and match full-time, part-time and flexible roles to what matters most to you.
Our candidate FAQs explain how the process works, including help with your CV and interview preparation. Our practical interview tips cover how to present yourself well and how to assess a practice while it assesses you.
Many vets in southern and western New Hampshire live within easy reach of a state line, and our vet jobs in Vermont and vet jobs in Massachusetts cover the neighboring states.
When you are ready to talk through what you want from your next role, speak with a recruiter and we will start matching you with New Hampshire practices that fit.
