Associate Veterinarian

Some dogs shake in the lobby. Some cats would rather be anywhere else. A good veterinarian knows that great medicine starts with a calm patient.

Picture a small animal and exotics practice in historic Fells Point, Baltimore, serving the neighborhood since 1999. Two doctors, five exam rooms, a surgery suite upstairs, and a team that cares as much about how a pet feels as what a pet needs.

If you want to sharpen your dental and oral surgery skills with real training behind you, and grow inside a Fear Free certified practice, keep reading. This one was built for you.

The Role

You will split your week between seeing scheduled clients and a routine day set aside for procedural cases. That means wellness visits, sick pets, soft tissue surgery and dentistry, all backed by experienced doctors who want to see you grow. You work alongside colleagues with special interests in internal medicine, surgery, dentistry and preventive care, so there is always someone to learn from.

What You Will Do

• Deliver gold standard preventive and wellness care to your patients
• Diagnose illness and provide medical treatment in a Fear Free environment
• Offer advanced diagnostics such as ultrasound and endoscopy for acute and chronic disease patients
• Provide dental care and oral surgery supported by intraoral radiology and experienced staff
• Perform a wide range of soft tissue surgeries including mass removals, foreign body surgeries, pyometra and cystotomy
• Split your time between scheduled client appointments and a routine day of procedural cases
• Collaborate with a skilled team of veterinarians with special interests in internal medicine, surgery, dentistry and preventive care
• Grow your clinical skills through in clinic and offsite training opportunities

What It Takes

• A DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary school
• A license to practice veterinary medicine in Maryland, or eligibility to get one
• Two or more years of small animal medicine and surgery experience is preferred
• Competency in surgical and dental skills is preferred, and training is available to build on it
• A real passion for teamwork and excellent patient care

Schedule and Flexibility

Your time is split between routinely scheduled client appointments and a dedicated day of procedural cases. Specific days and hours will be shared during the conversation with our team.

Compensation

The annual base salary range is $120,000 to $160,000, plus a percentage of production, and it is negotiable based on your experience and credentials. Total compensation can exceed $160,000 per year, and other pay incentives may apply. A sign on bonus is available for experienced candidates, and financial relocation assistance is available if you are making a move. Early career candidates may qualify for student loan assistance of up to $15,000 per year for 4 years. There is also an ownership opportunity, with $250,000 in equity available and no cash required. Beyond pay, you get health, dental and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options, a 401(k) with employer matching, paid time off, holidays and paid parental leave. You also receive a $2,500 annual continuing education allowance with 3 paid CE days, and your state license renewal, DEA and AVMA dues are paid. Wellness and mental health tools and pet care discounts round it out.

Ready?

If you want a practice that invests in your skills, respects your time and treats every patient gently, we would love to hear from you. Come see what your next chapter in Baltimore could look like.