Veterinarian

Job Description

Perry Hall Animal Hospital located in Perry Hall, MD , is seeking to add an associate veterinarian to join our practice. Our mission is to provide outstanding healthcare to our patients and excellent client experience in a collaborative, team-centric setting. Our focus lies in maintaining a work/life and family balance to create an enjoyable, productive, and healthy environment.

*$25,000 signing bonus*

About the hospital:

We are an appointment only small animal practice, all sick and wellness appointments are 30 minutes, consult/second opinion appointments are 60 minutes. We see urgent/same day emergent appointments on a limited, case by case basis that you decide. Critical patients are referred to the local emergency clinic for overnight care and there is no after-hours on call or emergency duty.

We have fun! We do potlucks, crafting activities, and off-site social events. Your day-to-day will include appointments and/or surgical/dental procedures, but we'll work with you to create a schedule that fits your preference.

Our team of highly skilled technicians, including 4 heavily experienced RVTs, will give you the freedom to practice with full support. The majority of our technicians have been with us for over 7 years.


Our hospital is equipped with:

• Comprehensive in-house laboratory / Partnership with IDEXX Reference Laboratory
• Digital radiology with imaging consultation availability
• Mindray ultrasound machine and access to traveling veterinary ultrasound service
• Dedicated surgical suite with isoflurane anesthesia, up to date monitoring equipment and electrocautery
• Dental unit with two high speed handpieces, digital dental radiography for all patients in our dedicated dental suite
• Onsite heska lacuna cytology/blood smear analyzer
• Companion laser therapy

Hours are flexible Monday through Friday with at least one day off during the week and one Saturday a month.


We also work with nonprofits such as: Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Pitties and Purrs Rescue, Animal Allies Rescue Foundation, Saving Grace Animal Rescue, LovePaws Rescue, and the Baltimore Humane Society.


New graduates welcome! Join us for a unique mentorship opportunity that goes beyond hospital training. Our 12-month formal mentorship program includes tailored communication guidance, a well-rounded curriculum, and personalized support from a dedicated veterinarian mentor.


Compensation:

• Base salary of $120,000 - $160,000
• Production-based bonuses
• Generous $25,000 signing bonus

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Work-Life-Family (Flexible) scheduling
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid CE, licensing fees, and professional dues
• Additional training in areas of special interest
• 401K with match
• Insurance: Medical, vision, dental
• Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance

Perry Hall is located 15 minutes north of Baltimore with many nearby restaurants, retail shops, trails, parks and waterfront entertainment.

Qualifications

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university. Licensure in good standing to practice in Maryland.

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.


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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.