Veterinarian

Lake Forest Animal Hospital, LLC; Gaithersburg, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Maternity leave

24/7 TeleDoc

401(k) with company match

Long & Short-Term Disability

CE allowance with paid days off

Leadership tracks & mentorship

Network with 20,000+ vets

Professional liability coverage

Job summary

Lake Forest Animal Hospital, LLC in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine to join our established team.

You will provide comprehensive care for small animals, lead patient management from diagnosis to treatment, and collaborate with a supportive staff to uphold the highest medical standards.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and valid state license in good standing.
• Strong communication and collaboration with clients and team.
• Commitment to high-quality medical care and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Build lasting client-patient relationships and be trusted for lifelong pet health.
• Lead patient care from diagnosis to treatment with high standards.
• Educate clients about findings and treatment plans; empower informed decisions.
• Collaborate with a supportive paraprofessional team to maintain a positive hospital culture.

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Welcome to Lake Forest Animal Hospital, where our mission since 1991 has been to provide the most comprehensive and highest quality of care possible. We treat every pet like our own, resulting in an outstanding reputation reflected by our excellent 4.8-star Google rating within the community. We are a trusted full-service veterinary clinic for pet wellness, surgical procedures, and urgent care in Gaithersburg, MD. If you are looking for an established practice where you can provide individualized care and genuinely make a meaningful impact, we invite you to do your best work here.Joining Lake Forest Animal Hospital means becoming part of a dedicated and established community of professionals, including four experienced veterinarians. As part of a larger network, you benefit from sophisticated systems designed to help every teammate succeed. We prioritize continuous education and offer supportive pathways that allow you to grow your career, whether you are aiming for advanced certifications, leadership roles, or simply want to excel in your current position. We ensure you have the resources and mentorship necessary to reach your professional goals and feel valued every day.We are dedicated to delivering a wide scope of high-quality small animal medicine, encompassing comprehensive wellness and prevention, sophisticated testing and diagnostics, and critical urgent care. Our focused commitment to advanced care and surgical procedures ensures that we can address complex cases within our clinic. Furthermore, our partnership with a robust veterinary network means that our doctors and teammates have reliable access to internal specialty consultations and comprehensive resources, guaranteeing high medical standards and collaborative outcomes for every patient.Gaithersburg, Maryland, offers an excellent blend of suburban comfort and direct access to the cultural vibrancy of the greater DC metropolitan area. Located centrally, you will find a strong, highly engaged community that is dedicated to pet health—as evidenced by our long tenure here and consistent support. Choosing Gaithersburg means you are positioning yourself in a dynamic area with exceptional amenities, providing a fantastic quality of life outside of the clinic while serving a loyal client base.

Job Description

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

Who We're Looking For

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Generous Compensation

Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.

Commitment to Growth

Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.

The Power of a Network

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.

Peace of Mind

Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com .

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values - Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #AVMA #INDVM

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