Veterinarian

Job Description

Associate Veterinarian

Huffard Animal Hospital | Pasadena, Maryland

At Huffard Animal Hospital, we believe great medicine starts with supporting the people who practice it.

We're a well-established, community-focused small animal hospital in Pasadena, MD, seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team. Whether you're an experienced doctor looking for a collaborative environment or a newer graduate seeking mentorship and support, you'll find a team that genuinely enjoys working together and helping one another succeed.

Why Huffard?

Compassion. Care. Commitment.

It's more than our motto. It guides how we care for our patients, support our clients, and treat each other as teammates.

We are intentional about creating an environment where high-quality medicine and personal well-being can coexist. Our doctors are empowered to practice excellent veterinary care while maintaining healthy boundaries, flexibility, and a sustainable work-life balance.

A Truly Collaborative Medical Team

One of the things that makes Huffard special is our culture.

Our doctors don't practice in silos. Cases are discussed openly, second opinions are welcomed, and collaboration is encouraged every day. You'll work alongside a mix of seasoned veterinarians and more recently graduated doctors, giving you access to both proven clinical experience and the latest medical approaches.

This is a judgment-free environment where questions are encouraged, support is readily available, and teammates consistently show up for one another, both professionally and personally.

Practice Medicine the Way You Were Trained To

Our loyal and trusting client base values veterinary care and is often willing to pursue appropriate diagnostics, treatment plans, and follow-up recommendations. That means you'll have the opportunity to think through cases, collaborate with colleagues, and make decisions based on what's best medically, not simply what's quickest.

Flexibility Built Into Our Culture

We recognize that every veterinarian has different strengths, interests, and priorities.

Whether you enjoy surgery, prefer longer appointments, want to focus on wellness and preventative care, or need a schedule that supports your current stage of life, we'll work with you to build a role that fits. Flexibility at Huffard isn't reactive. It's part of who we are.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary of $120,000-$140,000+ (commensurate with experience)

Full-time and part-time opportunities available

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid licensing and professional dues

Continuing education support

Paid parental leave

Life in Pasadena, Maryland

Conveniently located between Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington, D.C., Pasadena offers the best of both worlds: easy access to major metropolitan areas while enjoying waterfront living, family-friendly communities, excellent schools, and countless outdoor recreation opportunities.

Join a Team That Values You

If you're looking for a practice where collaboration is genuine, medicine is respected, and work-life balance is more than a buzzword, we'd love to meet you.

Come see why Huffard Animal Hospital has earned the trust of its community and become a place where veterinarians can build rewarding, sustainable careers.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

- We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.