Associate Veterinarian - Fear Free certified practice

AAVMP; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Ownership equity

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Student loan assistance

CE allowance

Licensing fees paid

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking anAssociate Veterinarian with a focus on small animal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry. This role offers hands-on training in dental procedures and opportunities for growth within a Fear Free certified practice.

The position supports a supportive team, with access to advanced diagnostics and a robust caseload, including preventive care, dental services, and complex surgeries.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD degree from AVMA accredited school.
• Licensed or license-eligible to practice veterinary medicine in Maryland.
• 2+ years of small animal medicine and surgery preferred.
• Competency in surgical and dental skills preferred.

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.
• Collaborate with a team with interests in internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, and preventive care.
• Advance clinical acumen with training opportunities.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

DVM or VMD degree from AVMA accredited veterinary school

Job description

Associate Veterinarian - Fear Free certified practice

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 / year

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. Our facility features 5 exam rooms, a dedicated second-floor surgery suite, in-house IDEXX lab that's been fully upgraded in Summer 2026, digital radiology, and intraoral dental radiology. We're well-equipped to support a robust caseload of medical, soft tissue surgical, and dental cases.

Come on in! You can check out a virtual tour of our practice and meet some of the team here: docsidevet.com/careers

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 $160,000+ 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 $120,000 - $160,000 plus a percentage of production, with additional compensation components which may be included such as sign-on bonus and other pay incentives.