Associate Veterinarian - Hoffman Animal Hospital

Hoffman Animal Hospital; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hoffman Animal Hospital in Annapolis, MD is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to deliver outstanding veterinary care and client service. The role focuses on pet well-being, client education, and contributing to a collaborative, high-performance culture.

You will work with a supportive team under a Medical Director; the hospital values integrity, mentorship, and growth. Flexible hours support patient care across the practice hours.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinarian with DVM/VMD and active state license.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience preferred.
• Strong medical, surgical and diagnostic skills with companion animals.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care and exceptional client service.
• Advocate for pets and maintain the human-pet bond.
• Develop thorough treatment plans with detailed medical records.
• Prescribe and administer vaccines, medications, and therapies.
• Perform surgeries and dental procedures per protocols.
• Communicate diagnoses and care plans clearly to clients.
• Maintain safe restraint and clean, organized work areas.
• Participate in meetings and support a positive hospital culture.
• Demonstrate ethics and align with VetEvolve values.

Skills

DVM/VMD

Active license

2+ years exp

Clinical skills

Communication

Mentoring

Teamwork

Safety ethics

Education

DVM / VMD degree

Job description

Annapolis, Maryland, United States

Established in 1992 in Annapolis, Maryland, Hoffman Animal Hospital is renowned for its level of care and culture of support. We are a practice of Fear Free Certified Professionals focused on small animal preventative care, medicine, dentistry, and basic soft tissue surgery. Our Medical Director Dr. Carrie Muller launched her "Message to Garcia" program which provides free veterinary care to veteran support dogs, and is highly engaged with the VetEvolve new graduate Support from the Start mentorship program, making her an excellent mentor to new graduates. HAH welcomes any new graduates or experienced veterinary professionals who share a commitment to our core values and thrive in a fast-paced, positive, collaborative environment.

Position Summary

The primary purpose and function of the Associate Veterinarian is to provide the highest quality of veterinary care and exceptional client service. The Associate Veterinarian advocates for pets and their quality of life; builds a long term bonding relationship with clients; contributes to the development and maintenance of the human-pet bond; and educates clients on all aspects of pet health. This role partners with the Practice Manager as a driving force in support of a positive, high-performing culture that aligns with VetEvolve’s guiding principles of Care First, Better Together, Grow Forward, and Own It.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide consistent high-quality care and exceptional service to pets and clients while maximizing efficiency,productivityand profitability.
• Practice veterinary medicine in a manner compliant with the State Veterinary Practice Act, Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws.Ensureappropriate medicalrecord documentation andmaintaincomplete medical records that meet practice quality control guidelines.
• Perform complete diagnostic workups,establishaccuratehistories and physical exams, develop thorough treatment plans, and deliverappropriate urgent, preventive, and ongoing care.
• Prescribe and administer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies asappropriate; perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments using standard protocols, instruments, and equipment.
• Effectively communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and home care instructions to clients and the veterinary medical team; address and resolve client concerns.
• Promote the safety of pets, clients, and team members by ensuring safe restraint techniques, adherence to practice guidelines, andmaintainingclean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and laboratory areas.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and gain their trust and compliance.
• Attend department and team meetings, both in person and virtually, to stay informed, collaborate effectively, and support broader practice alignment.
• Demonstrate integrity, ethics, and embodyVetEvolve’score values of Service, Evolve, and Trust.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent, with an active or eligible state license.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
• Collaborates effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.
• Commitment tomaintainingprofessional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

Compensation and Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to employee assistance program.

Hours

• Must be able toworka flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Hoffman Animal Hospital’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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