Associate Veterinarian - Fear Free certified practice

MassVet; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ProSal compensation over $160k+

Sign-on bonus

Equity opportunity with $250k equity

Relocation assistance

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Student loan assistance up to $15,000/

CE allowance $2,500 annually + 3 CE;

Licensing and dues paid

PTO/Holidays/maternity/paternity leave

Wellness tools

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center in Baltimore, MD is hiring a full-time Associate Veterinarian focused on small animal medicine, surgery, and dentistry. The role offers hands-on dental training, a Fear Free environment, and growth within a well-established clinic with modern facilities and extensive equipment.

Expect a base salary in the $120k–$160k range, with production-based incentives and potential sign-on bonuses.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventive and wellness care.
• Provide medical treatment in a Fear Free environment with advanced diagnostics.
• Perform dental care and oral surgery with intraoral radiology.
• Carry out general soft tissue surgeries (mass removals, foreign bodies, pyometra, cystotomy).
• Collaborate with veterinarians with special interests in medicine, surgery, dentistry, and preventive care.
• Utilize training opportunities in-clinic and offsite to advance clinical skills.

Skills

DVM/VMD

Licensed or license-eligible

Small animal medicine

Surgical skills

Dental skills

Teamwork

Education

DVM or VMD degree

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.

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.