Associate Veterinarian: Dentistry, Surgery & Fear Free Care

Doc Side vet; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Equity ownership potential

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

CE allowance

Licensing dues paid

PTO & holidays

Maternity/paternity leave

Wellness tools

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking a veterinarian focused on small animal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry. This role offers hands-on training, growth opportunities, and a Fear Free certified practice environment.

You will split your time between seeing clients and handling procedural cases, joining a compassionate team of doctors with diverse interests in internal medicine, surgery, and preventive care.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
• Licensed or license-eligible to practice veterinary medicine in Maryland.
• 2+ years of experience in small animal medicine and surgery preferred.
• Competency in surgical and dental skills preferred.
• Passion for teamwork and delivering excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver gold-standard preventive and wellness care.
• Diagnose illness, provide medical treatment in a Fear Free environment, and offer advanced diagnostics.
• Provide dental care and oral surgery, supported by intraoral radiology and training.
• Perform a wide range of general soft tissue surgeries: mass removals, foreign body surgeries, pyometra, cystotomy.
• Collaborate with a team of veterinarians with interests in internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, and preventive care.
• Advance clinical acumen with in-clinic and offsite training opportunities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Fear Free environment

Education

DVM or VMD degree (AVMA-accredited)

Tools

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Job description

Description

Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland is hiring a

Department: Veterinarians

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Description

Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland is hiring a veterinarian interested in a role focused on small animal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry to join our compassionate team. This is an ideal opportunity for a veterinarian who wants to advance their dental and oral surgery skills with hands-on training and support, and is interested in growth within a well-established, Fear Free™ certified practice. This veterinarian will split their time between seeing clients with a routinely scheduled day of procedural cases.

Located in the heart of historic Fells Point, our 2-doctor small animal and exotics practice has proudly served the Baltimore community since 1999. Doc-Side features 5 exam rooms, a dedicated surgery suite, and advanced diagnostic and dental equipment to support a heavy surgical caseload. We care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets and emphasize high-quality, client-centered medicine in a calm and supportive environment.

What You’ll Do as a Veterinarian:

• Deliver gold-standard care for preventive and wellness care
• Diagnose illness, provide medical treatment in a Fear Free™ environment, and offer advanced diagnostics - such as ultrasound and endoscopy - to support the needs of our acute and chronic disease patients
• Provide dental care and oral surgery, supported by intraoral radiology, experienced staff, and plenty of hands-on training
• Perform a wide range of general soft tissue surgeries: mass removals, foreign body surgeries, pyometra, cystotomy, etc.
• Collaborate with a skilled team of veterinarians with special interests in internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, and preventive care
• Advance your clinical acumen with the support of experienced doctors and access to in-clinic and offsite training opportunities
  
  

Veterinarian Requirements:

• DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary school
• Licensed or license-eligible to practice veterinary medicine in Maryland
• 2+ years of experience in small animal medicine and surgery preferred
• Competency in surgical and dental skills preferred
• Passion for teamwork and delivering excellent patient care
  
  

Benefits

• 💲 Competitive ProSal, with total compensation exceeding $180,000+ per year
• 💸 Sign-on bonus available for experienced candidates
• 🤝 Ownership interest? $250,000 equity available with no cash required!
• 🚚 Financial relocation assistance available for candidates making a move
• 🩺 Health/Dental/Vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
• 💼 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
• 💵 Student loan assistance for early career candidates – up to $15,000/year for 4 years
• 🧑🎓 Continuing Education (CE) allowance of $2,500 annually + paid 3 CE days
• 📜 Licensing & dues paid for state license renewal, DEA, and AVMA membership
• 📅 Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, and paid parental maternity/paternity leave
• 🧘♀️ Wellness and mental health tools to fit your personalized needs with Calm Health, Teladoc, Kindly Human, Fertility Advocacy, and NB Fitness
• 🐾 Pet care discounts for your furry family members
  

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and relevant credentials with an annual base salary range of $110,000 - $160,000 plus a percentage of production, with additional compensation components which may be included such as sign-on bonus and other pay incentives.