Associate Veterinarian Full Time or Part Time

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Severna Park (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Generous continuing education

Paid licensing

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital in Severna Park, Maryland is looking for a dedicated Veterinarian to join their team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing exceptional veterinary care while building strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

This role offers a flexible work schedule, a supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth in various veterinary interests. Compensation includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to continued learning.

Qualifications

• Holds a DVM or equivalent degree and is eligible for veterinary licensure in Maryland.
• Enjoys building lasting relationships with clients through clear communication and compassionate care.
• Practices evidence-based medicine and continues learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care and follow cases from diagnosis to recovery.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to team culture.
• Support learning and development opportunities.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Evidence-based medicine

Surgery

Dentistry

Mentoring

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Job description

Veterinarian | Exceptional Medicine. Exceptional People. A Career You'll Love.

There are plenty of veterinary jobs.

Finding a practice where you can practice exceptional medicine, continue growing professionally, and genuinely enjoy the people you work with every day is much harder.

We're a privately owned, four‑doctor small animal hospital that has intentionally built a culture where great medicine and a great life go hand in hand.

Our goal has never been to be the biggest practice in town. We've simply wanted to create the kind of hospital where veterinarians can build long, fulfilling careers—and where clients receive the thoughtful, compassionate care they deserve.

Practice the Medicine You Trained to Practice

Our clients trust us. They seek answers, value diagnostics, and are committed to following through with treatment recommendations. Instead of spending your day convincing clients why good medicine matters, you'll spend your day practicing it.

We schedule 30‑minute appointments, giving you the time to listen, think critically, educate clients, and develop meaningful relationships—not just move from room to room.

With outstanding specialty referral and emergency hospitals nearby, you'll always have excellent partners when advanced care is needed. We believe in collaborating, not trying to do everything ourselves.

A Team That Makes You Better

One of the things we're most proud of isn't our equipment or our facility—its our people.

Our veterinarians truly work as a team. We discuss cases, ask each other for input, follow up on one another's patients, and celebrate successes together. Every doctor brings different strengths and experiences, creating an environment where mentorship happens naturally and learning never stops.

Whether you're a newer graduate looking for guidance or an experienced veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others, you'll find colleagues who are generous with their knowledge and genuinely invested in helping one another succeed.

There are no egos here—just talented people who enjoy practicing medicine together.

Build the Career That Excites You

Every veterinarian has different passions. Whether you're interested in surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, internal medicine, or another area of practice, we'll support your growth.

We encourage our doctors to pursue special interests and continue developing their skills throughout their careers. We currently see dogs and cats, but one of our doctors sees poultry and another sees bunnies. You can choose your own adventure.

Your career shouldn't fit into someone else's mold. We'll help you build the one that's right for you.

A Workplace Designed for Sustainability

We believe the best veterinarians are those who have the time, energy, and support to enjoy both their work and their lives outside of it.

That’s why we offer:

• Flexible 4½‑day workweek (we could also consider a PT position)
• 2:1 support staff‑to‑doctor ratio, allowing you to focus on medicine instead of juggling every task
• 30‑minute appointments
• Protected lunch every day (and yes, we often eat together simply because we enjoy each other's company)
• No on‑call responsibilities
• No emergency duty
• No phone calls about hospitalized patients on your days off—you deserve uninterrupted personal time
• When you're away from the hospital, your teammates take care of your patients just as you would take care of theirs.

Why Our Team Stays

Many of our doctors and support staff have built long careers here. They stay because they feel respected, because they need a team of flexible doctors who understand that life happens, because they practice high‑quality medicine and are willing to try new things, because they have experienced teammates they trust, because they have clients who appreciate thoughtful care, because they continue learning, and because they enjoy coming to work.

Veterinary medicine is demanding. We believe your workplace should make it easier—not harder—to love what you do.

If you're looking for more than your next job—if you're looking for a practice where you can grow, be supported, build lasting relationships with clients, and enjoy practicing alongside people who truly care about one another—we'd love to meet you.

We'd love to show you what makes our hospital feel different from the moment you walk through the door.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive compensation with production, comprehensive benefits, generous CE, paid licensing, retirement plan, and relocation assistance available.

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate is someone who:

• Holds a DVM or equivalent degree and is eligible for veterinary licensure in Maryland
• Enjoys building lasting relationships with clients through clear communication and compassionate care
• Practices evidence‑based medicine while remaining curious, open‑minded, and eager to continue learning
• Appreciates collaboration, values input from colleagues, and enjoys contributing to a supportive team culture
• Is committed to providing exceptional patient care and following cases from diagnosis through recovery
• Takes pride in mentoring others or is excited to learn from experienced teammates
• Has an interest in developing skills in areas such as surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, or another clinical (or species‑specific) passion
• Believes that kindness, professionalism, and respect are just as important as medical knowledge