Associate Veterinarian

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as an Associate Veterinarian at a thriving practice in Frederick, Maryland. Here, you'll care for pets throughout their lives, ensuring their health and well-being while fostering strong relationships with their owners. With a focus on wellness and preventive care, you'll enjoy a supportive environment backed by national resources. This opportunity offers a competitive compensation model with no negative accrual, allowing you to focus on providing exceptional care. Embrace a fulfilling career where your contributions truly matter and join a community that values work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Employer-sponsored childcare

401(k) match

Pet perks and discounts

Student loan management assistance

Qualifications

• Passion for quality medicine and wellness care.
• Collaborative approach to veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care and foster strong client relationships.
• Deliver reliable care and preventative visits.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD)

State Veterinary Board License

Job description

Associate Veterinarian

Full Time

Thrive Frederick

About You

You'll get to know the family and care for the pet year after year. From delivering reliable care, to preventative visits, to being the first one they call when something just feels wrong.

The ideal candidate will be a veterinarian with a passion for quality medicine and wellness care. They value a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine, thrive in team-oriented environments, and are committed to delivering exceptional patient care. With excellent communication skills and a positive attitude, they foster strong client relationships and contribute to a supportive and cohesive workplace.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

Thrive Frederick is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

A Thrive Frederick, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About The Hospital

Thrive Frederick is a general medicine practice located in Frederick, Maryland focusing on wellness and preventive care, surgery, vaccines, diagnostic testing, urgent care with transfer to ER, dental care, and end-of-life care. Our hospital has a compassionate, professional team and we pride ourselves on our commitment to providing exceptional healthcare for pets and to helping the people who love them make informed decisions regarding their health. We are a team who share the belief that all pets are family members and deserve the best care. We are highly skilled, well-trained, and work a schedule that allows for a healthy work-life balance.

We are open Monday - Wednesday 8:00am - 6:00pm and Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Serving Frederick, Thurmont, Walkersville, New Market, Brunswick

Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you'll care for a pet's whole life, foster strong human-animal bonds and connect with your local community - all while backed by our coast-to-coast support. Thrive's full operational support, innovative technology, and advanced training allow you to focus on providing exceptional care for pets' health and well-being. We'll meet you where you are and invest in your growth as a professional and leader.

The success of your patients' care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual.

Benefits - our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental and purr-ental leave
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• 401(k) match
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Thrive's Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at [e-mail].

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.