Associate Veterinarian – Harford County, Maryland

DVM Focus; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid continuing education days

Continuing education allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet care discounts

Uniform allowance

Professional dues and licensing fees

Job summary

DVM Focus in Harford County, Maryland is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care while building lasting relationships with clients and their pets.

This team emphasizes exceptional client service, thorough patient follow-up, and support from skilled technicians and staff to allow doctors to focus on medicine and patient care. Opportunities for partnership are available.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD from an accredited institution.
• Valid Maryland veterinary license.
• Ability to obtain state and federal licenses to administer and prescribe controlled substances.
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine and exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care.
• Build strong relationships with clients and pets through regular communication and follow-up.
• Collaborate with a skilled team to deliver excellent patient care and client service.

Skills

Compassionate client service

Strong communication

Education

DVM or VMD degree

Job description

An established companion animal practice in Harford County, Maryland is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its team. This opportunity is centered on comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care while giving doctors the time and support needed to build meaningful relationships with clients and their pets.

The practice places an unusually strong emphasis on client service and follow-through, including consistent patient callbacks and assistance with pet insurance claims.

What to Expect

More time with your patients.
Appointments are scheduled to allow veterinarians adequate time to provide thorough care without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.

A highly supportive team.
Skilled veterinary technicians and knowledgeable support staff work closely with the doctors, allowing veterinarians to focus on medicine and patient care.

Strong client relationships.
The practice emphasizes communication and long-term relationships with pet owners, including next-day callbacks regardless of patient outcome, consistent follow-up, and assistance submitting insurance claims for reimbursement.

Comprehensive medicine.
The hospital provides preventive and medical care along with comprehensive surgical and dental services and in-house laboratory capabilities.

Established clinical experience.
The veterinary team brings more than 60 years of combined experience and maintains a strong commitment to continuing education and current, evidence-based medicine.

Schedule

Hospital hours are:

• Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
• Sunday: Closed

Compensation & Benefits

• $120,000–$140,000 base salary
• Production compensation with no negative accrual
• $10,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid continuing education days
• Continuing education allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet care discounts
• Uniform allowance
• Professional dues and licensing fees covered
• AVMA-PLIT coverage
• Partnership opportunities

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
• Valid Maryland veterinary license
• Ability to obtain applicable state and federal licenses to administer and prescribe controlled substances
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine and exceptional client service

DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7391