A well-established small animal practice in Harford County, Maryland is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. The practice places a strong emphasis on both excellent medicine and building lasting relationships with clients and their pets.

Doctors are given adequate appointment time to provide thorough care rather than feeling rushed, with an experienced veterinary and support team available to help them practice at their best.

What to Expect

Four-day workweek.
The full-time schedule is four days per week with just one Saturday per month. Saturday hours are 8:00 AM–1:00 PM.

Time to practice thorough medicine.
Appointments are intentionally scheduled to allow doctors adequate time with each patient and client.

Exceptional client follow-through.
The team emphasizes long-term client relationships and consistent communication. The practice handles insurance claim submissions for clients, provides next-day callbacks regardless of patient outcome, and maintains consistent follow-up.

Experienced veterinary team.
The hospital's veterinarians bring more than 60 years of combined experience and maintain a strong commitment to continuing education and current medicine.

Well-equipped practice.
The hospital offers comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care with resources that include:

• In-house laboratory
• Laser therapy
• Surgical services
• Modern diagnostic and treatment capabilities

A nearby sister hospital provides additional collegial and clinical support.

Compensation & Benefits

• $120,000–$150,000 base salary
• Production compensation with no negative accrual
• $10,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid continuing education days
• Continuing education allowance
• Professional dues and licensing fees covered
• AVMA-PLIT coverage
• Pet care discounts
• Uniform allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Potential pathway to practice ownership

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
• Current Maryland veterinary license or ability to obtain one
• Ability to obtain required federal controlled-substance licensure
• Commitment to comprehensive, compassionate veterinary care and strong client relationships

DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7390

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About DVM Focus
DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

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If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.

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Don’t see what you want here? We can search anywhere in the United States — tell us what you’re looking for.

About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.

If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.