Associate Veterinarian — Supportive Team & Generous Benefits

Veterinary Practice Partners; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement packages

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Vetpartners is hiring an Associate Veterinarian at Festival Veterinary Clinic in Bel Air, Maryland. This role involves providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to various animal patients while focusing on exceptional client services.

The ideal candidate will have a DVM or VMD degree, a valid veterinary license in Maryland, and the ability to establish strong relationships with clients. The clinic offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $140,000 plus attractive benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid veterinary license in the state of Maryland.
• Ability to administer and prescribe controlled substances.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical, surgical, and dental care to animal patients.
• Build relationships with clients for exceptional veterinary care.

Skills

Veterinary medicine

Client relationship building

Surgical skills

Communication

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree

Job description

Festival Veterinary Clinic is hiring an Associate Veterinarian to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to a variety of animal patients.

What Sets Us Apart:At Festival, we believe in over-the-top client service and relationship building that goes beyond exceptional veterinary care. We submit insurance claims for client reimbursement, provide next-day callbacks regardless of outcome, maintain consistent follow-up, and treat each client and pet as unique individuals. We give our doctors adequate time to build meaningful relationships because we know that's what makes the difference.

What to Expect

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year + production, no negative accrual

Sign on Bonus: $10,000

Location:

Festival Veterinary Clinic: 5 Bel Air South Parkway, Suite 1433, Bel Air, MD 21015

Hours of operation:

Monday - Friday: 8am – 6pm

Saturday: 8am – 1pm

Sunday: Closed

Join our team and discover what it's like to practice veterinary medicine the way it should be:

• Have more time with your patients. We schedule appointments to give you adequate time to provide thorough care—no more feeling rushed or overwhelmed.
• Work with a team that has your back.Our highly skilled licensed veterinary technicians and knowledgeable support staff are always there to help you succeed. All staff work seamlessly between both locations.
• Build the career relationships you've always wanted.Our clients become genuine friends who trust your expertise and follow your recommendations—because we create the environment where those meaningful connections make veterinary medicine truly rewarding.
• Benefits that actually matter—comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement packages, plus sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, pet discounts, uniform allowance, CE allowance, Employee Assistance Program, and we cover your dues, license fees, and AVMA-PLIT. Take a breath with generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid CE days annually.
• Partnership opportunitiesthrough Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), where more than 200+ partners co-own practices across 170+ locations with 400+ Associate DVM’s.

Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
• Valid veterinary license in the state of Maryland
• Ability to obtain state and federal licenses to administer and prescribe controlled substances

About Festival Veterinary Clinic

Located in Bel Air, Maryland, Festival Veterinary Clinic is dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care with compassion, integrity, and a personal touch. Our mission is simple: to greet every client with a friendly face, welcome you into our family, and care for your pets as if they were our own.

Our hospital combines advanced veterinary medicine with a warm, family-centered approach. We offer state-of-the-art technology, including in-house laboratory services, comprehensive surgical and dental care, and a wide range of preventive and medical services designed to support the health and well-being of your pets.

With over 60 years of combined veterinary experience, our doctors are committed to lifelong learning and continuing education to ensure our patients receive the most current, evidence-based medical care available.

At Festival Veterinary Clinic, we believe a strong community is built on respect, teamwork, and compassion. We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where veterinarians, staff, clients, and pets work together with trust, cooperation, and kindness. Every person and every pet will be treated with professionalism, respect, and genuine care.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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