Associate Veterinarian - Fear Free certified practice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Ownership equity up to $250,000 with $

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Student loan assistance

CE allowance

Licensing dues paid

Paid time off

Wellness tools

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland is hiring an Associate Veterinarian focused on small animal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry. This role includes hands-on training and growth opportunities within a Fear Free certified practice, with a mix of preventive care and procedural cases.

The ideal candidate holds a DVM or VMD, is licensed or license-eligible in Maryland, and has 2+ years of experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventive and wellness care.
• Diagnose illnesses and provide medical treatment in a Fear Free environment with advanced diagnostics as needed.
• Provide dental care and oral surgery with intraoral radiology.
• Perform a wide range of general soft tissue surgeries and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Small animal medicine

Soft tissue surgery

Dental care

Fear Free environment

Ultrasound and endoscopy

Education

DVM or VMD from AVMA-accredited 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 has 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.