Staff Veterinarian Full-Time

Maryland SPCA; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a passionate Staff Veterinarian to join their dynamic team in Baltimore. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of shelter pets while working alongside an experienced veterinary team. With a focus on both medical care and community wellness, you will perform surgeries, create treatment plans, and collaborate with dedicated staff to ensure the best outcomes for animals in need. If you are enthusiastic about shelter medicine and want to contribute to a mission-driven environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

$2,500 CE Financial Allowance

Generous Paid Time Off

Monthly Contribution Towards Student Loans

Paid State License and DEA Fees

Paid Membership for Professional Organizations

VIN Membership

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of small animal veterinary experience, including medicine and surgery.
• Proficient in high-quality, high-volume sterilization surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and surgical services to shelter pets.
• Collaborate with staff veterinarians on best practices.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Surgery

Interpersonal Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

Maryland SPCA

Job Description

Job title: Staff Veterinarian

Reports to: Director of Veterinary Services

Salary: $110,000 to $135,000

FLSA status: Exempt

Schedule: Four,10-hour weekday shifts, flexibility available

Date created: 4/23/2025

Position Summary:

The Maryland SPCA is an innovative, dynamic organization that focuses on improving the lives of pets and people in our community. This position works closely with an experienced team including three staff veterinarians, five licensed veterinary technicians, and over ten other medical support staff with limited turnover and multiple decades worth of combined experience. The veterinary team provides medical oversight and surgeries to shelter pets in -care at our facility, as well as a large volunteer foster program that houses hundreds of pets per month. The veterinary team also provides spay and neuter surgeries for public pets as well as wellness care for occasional community clinics.

We have an extensive benefits package that includes medical benefits, $2,500 CE financial allowance including additional time, generous paid time off, holidays, monthly contribution towards student loans, PSLF eligibility, paid state license and DEA fees, paid membership for two professional organizations of your choice, VIN membership, PLIT, and schedule flexibility.

If you feel strongly about helping pets in your community and working in a supportive, flexible, and energetic environment, please apply now. If you want to know more about what working at a shelter could be like, contact us for a tour and to meet our staff. We pride ourselves in the work that we do together as a team, and we can’t wait to show it off to anyone who may be interested in helping us get it done.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Medical Care

• Practice veterinary medicine from a shelter medicine perspective in accordance with Maryland SPCA policies
• Create clear diagnostic plans and treatment plans for sick/ailing shelter patients within our resources
• Maintain complete and clear medical records
• Work in conjunction with the behavior team to ensure the mental well-being of shelter residents
  
  
  

Surgical Care

• Perform on average 25-30 spay/neuter surgeries a day
• Complete spay/neuter surgeries for public and shelter-owned pets, including pediatric and pregnant animals
• Perform additional needed surgeries on shelter pets including soft tissue, amputations, dentistry, etc.
• Document surgical procedures in medical records with clear plan if needed
  
  
  

Administrative

• Collaborate with other staff veterinarians to achieve best practices by giving input on current and new protocols
• Attend weekly vet rounds and staff meetings as needed
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of relevant small animal veterinary experience including medicine and surgery. New graduates with an interest in shelter medicine are welcome to apply. Mentorship available
• Proficient in high-quality, high-volume sterilization surgeries for cats and dogs. Spay/Neuter Alliance or similar training preferred
• Experience and knowledge in dentistry is preferred, but not required
• Possess or be able to obtain an active Maryland veterinary license, Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substance License, and Professional Liability Insurance Policy
• No sanctions with the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
• Able to exercise professional judgment in the best interest of the animals and the MD SPCA.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative and team-building skills
• Positive attitude and ability to deal with emotionally challenging situations
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for the mission, programs and services of the Maryland SPCA
  
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Standing or walking 8 or more hours per day with frequent bending, stooping and reaching
• Able to see fine details in a variety of situations
• Must have a reasonable degree of agility to move through tightly cramped areas in various situations
• Possess excellent eye-hand coordination
• Physically capable of performing all duties, including moderately heavy work like lifting/transporting pets of 50+ pounds
  
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an animal shelter and within a spay/neuter clinic
• Noise level is usually moderate
• Exposure to disinfecting solutions when cleaning with exposure to unpleasant odors and high noise levels when in kennel area
  
  
  

The Maryland SPCA is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage all applicants with a passion for our mission to apply.

The MD SPCA strives to provide a safe work environment and encourage personal health. Therefore, it is a substance-free, drug-free workplace.

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