Associate Veterinarian: Mentorship, CE Stipends & Sign-On

NCVMA; Pikesville (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation package

CE stipend

Mentorship program

Fully paid maternity leave

Job summary

Pikesville Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate Associate Veterinarian to join our six-doctor practice in Maryland. You will deliver evidence-based medical care, communicate effectively with clients, and collaborate with a supportive team.

We value growth and mentorship, offering CE stipends and a structured development path, with a focus on quality patient outcomes and exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed veterinarian in Maryland.
• Strong communication and client service mindset.
• Interest in collaboration and growth within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical care for companion animals.
• Communicate clearly with clients and team members.
• Support surgery, ultrasound and diagnostic procedures as needed.

Skills

Compassionate care

Client communication

Maryland licensed

Job description

Every weekend off, laparoscopic spays as the standard of care, and an ABVP-boarded founder down the hall.

Pikesville Animal Hospital, an AAHA-accredited, five-doctor practice in Pikesville, MD, is hiring a full-time Associate Veterinarian. We're closed Saturdays and Sundays, and a 24/7 veterinary advice line handles after-hours calls. Experienced doctors and doctors looking for mentorship are both welcome.

At a glance

PayCompetitive guaranteed base salary + production pay

HealthCigna PPO or HSA plan, majority of premiums paid, fully paid maternity leave

ScheduleWeekdays only. Closed every Saturday and Sunday

Team5 doctors + 20+ support staff

RecordsAn AI scribe drafts your notes

ExtrasSign-on bonus and a relocation package

AccreditationAAHA accredited

See us before you apply

Watch EverVet's mentorship program video

Flip through photos of our hospital and team

What your week looks like

Day	Hospital hours	Your schedule
Monday–Friday	7:30 am – 7:00 pm	Weekday shifts
Saturday–Sunday	Closed	Off, every weekend
After hours	Guardian Vets advice line	No phone duty

•	Every weekend off. The hospital is open weekdays from 7:30 to 7:00 and closed every Saturday and Sunday.
•	Less charting, more medicine. An AI scribe drafts your medical records from the appointment, so you finish your notes at work, not at home.
•	No after-hours phone duty. Our partner, Guardian Vets, answers after-hours calls, triages them and books next-day appointments. Emergencies go to nearby 24-hour hospitals.
•	Room to grow. Surgery, ultrasound or integrative medicine: pick an interest and we'll help you build it.

The medicine you'll practice

•	Minimally invasive surgery. Laparoscopy is our standard for every spay, and we use a surgical laser.
•	Serious imaging. Two advanced ultrasound machines, endoscopy and dental radiography. Several of our doctors hold small animal ultrasound certificates.
•	Integrative care. Acupuncture, joint injections and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, led by Dr. Covert.
•	AAHA standards. An accredited hospital, with Fear Free–certified team members.

Who you'll work with

•	Dr. Carey Zumpano, founder. With nearly 30 years of experience, 20 of them as a board-certified diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (canine and feline), Dr. Zumpano opened Pikesville in 2008 after practicing in Baltimore and working emergency and critical care in California. Laparoscopic spays are our standard of care, and he brings advanced interests in endoscopy, laparoscopy and ultrasound.
•	Dr. Kris Covert, Medical Director. A Maryland native who worked as a veterinary technician and assistant before earning her DVM at Ross University in 2008, Dr. Covert went on to a large animal ophthalmology internship at Penn's New Bolton Center and a small animal rotating internship at Friendship Hospital for Animals. Today she leads our integrative care, trained in veterinary acupuncture with a growing focus on regenerative and sports medicine.
•	Dr. Morgan Dvorkin. Raised in Baltimore's Mount Washington neighborhood, Dr. Dvorkin earned an industrial engineering and economics degree at Northwestern and worked as a business analyst before turning her love of animals into a career at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. She brings special interests in internal medicine, dermatology, behavior and pain management, including Chinese medicine and acupuncture.
•	Dr. Samantha Fanelli. A 2017 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Fanelli earned her undergraduate degree with honors at Penn State and practiced in Pennsylvania before moving to Maryland to be closer to family. Her interests include behavior and training, preventive care, ophthalmology and exotic companion animals.
•	Dr. Loren Hutt. An Oklahoma State veterinary graduate, class of 2010, Dr. Hutt began her career in upstate New York and, since moving to Maryland in 2016, has focused on emergency and urgent care with a strong interest in internal medicine. She joined Pikesville in August 2025 and is known for her calm, compassionate approach.
•	A 20+ person support team, supported in earning Fear Free, diabetic counselor and soft-tissue ultrasonography credentials.
•	Come see us. We'd love to give you a tour, so you can see firsthand what it's like to practice and grow here.

Pay and benefits

Pay

•	A competitive guaranteed base salary + production pay
•	A sign-on bonus and a relocation package
•	No negative accrual and no non-compete

Health

•	Cigna medical, your choice of plan. Choose a PPO or a high-deductible plan with an HSA match. EverVet pays the majority of the premiums for you and your dependents, so strong coverage comes at a reasonable cost.
•	Fully paid maternity leave, for the moments that matter most.
•	Dental and vision, with 75% of premiums paid for you and your dependents.
•	More protection: 100% of short-term disability and life/AD&D premiums paid, plus long-term disability and supplemental life.

Growth

•	Generous CE stipend and paid CE opportunities
•	State license, DEA, AVMA, state VMA and VIN memberships paid
•	Zoetis clinical programs (Conquering Dentistry, Intro to Ultrasound, FRANK, Business Bootcamps), subsidized up to $4,500
•	VMG national events and CE

Time and family

•	Paid time off and bereavement leave
•	Safe Harbor 401(k) with up to a 4% match
•	Employee pet discount and a 24/7 employee assistance program

Part of the EverVet family

Pikesville is led locally and backed by EverVet Partners. You keep your clinical judgment. EverVet handles recruiting, benefits and back-office support so the hospital can focus on medicine. Our entrepreneur-guided ownership model has led to industry-leading retention for doctors and support staff.

Life in Pikesville and Baltimore

Pikesville is the northwestern suburb closest to Baltimore, with downtown about 25 minutes away and Washington, D.C. about 1 hour 10 minutes south.

•	The subway to the city. The Old Court Metro SubwayLink stop is 4 minutes from the hospital, with trains to downtown Baltimore and Johns Hopkins Hospital.
•	World-class art, free. The Baltimore Museum of Art, home of the world's largest public holding of Matisse, and the Walters Art Museum are both free and about 25 minutes away.
•	Trails and water close by. Soldiers Delight's 1,900 acres of rare serpentine grassland are 18 minutes away, Loch Raven Reservoir has boat rentals, and Patapsco Valley, Maryland's first state park, follows the river for 32 miles.
•	Easy travel. I-695 and I-795 both serve Pikesville, and BWI Airport is about 30 minutes away.
•	Four real seasons. Snowy winters, summer highs near 90°F, and long, mild springs and falls.

DVM or VMD degree
Licensed to practice in Maryland
Committed to evidence-based medicine and clear communication
Interested in growing a skill, whether surgery, ultrasound or integrative care
Warm and approachable, with a passion for outstanding client service
Happiest on a collaborative team