Veterinarian

American Veterinary Medical Association; Pasadena (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance

Paid parental leave

Life Insurance

Liability Insurance

401(k) with match

CE days & Allowance

Paid MD State Licenses

Job summary

Huffard Animal Hospital in Pasadena, MD, is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join a compassionate and committed team. You'll engage in a mix of scheduled wellness visits, sick appointments, and surgeries while enjoying flexible work hours. Our practice fosters a collaborative environment with experienced colleagues and opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Seeking a proficient veterinarian.
• Willingness to collaborate and advance skills.

Responsibilities

• General practice caseload and surgeries.
• Providing exemplary care and supporting team dynamics.

Skills

Compassion

Commitment

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Huffard Animal Hospital in Pasadena, MD, is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join their growing team!

Snapshot of Our Practice:

• Our motto is Compassion. Care. Commitment - applicable to both our client/pet community and within our own team
• Prioritization of the balance between providing exemplary veterinary care to our community while safeguarding our own mental health and work-life balance
• Colleagues include experienced/established veterinarians alongside more recently graduated doctors, thereby providing access to both tried-and-true medicine and techniques as well as cutting-edge recommendations—truly the best of both worlds
• Collaborative approach among our doctors that extends from case load and problem-solving to last-minute schedule adjustments/trades, as needed

Our practice is a well-established and dynamic small animal hospital located between the Baltimore and Annapolis metropolitan areas. We are seeking a proficient veterinarian interested in practicing quality medicine among a team of friendly, professional, and fun-loving staff! At Huffard Animal Hospital, we pride ourselves on being a diverse mixture of respected and reputable doctors/staff, as well as fresh team members enthusiastically at the start of their careers. In addition to providing a high standard of care, it is important to our team that prospective candidates show a willingness to laugh at the sillies, share comfort during the tough times, and help the team continue to advance our skills, knowledge, and capabilities.

About the Opportunity:

• Combination of general practice caseload (scheduled wellness visits, sick/injured appointments, and surgeries/dentals) as well as a limited quota of same-day-sick visits shared daily among the doctoral team
• “Flex Hour” daily on weekdays as a buffer that is free from scheduled appointments – this helps ensure lunch is eaten, the workload remains contained within reasonable working hours, and that nursing mothers can be confident they will have time to tend to their needs
• Access to several local emergency hospitals/specialty practices for case transfer, discussion, and guidance
• Full-time preferred, part-time considered

Alternating A/B type of schedule

A:

• 2-day shifts 8 a-3 p (one of these to be surgical/dental)
• 2 evening shifts 12 p-8 p (one with on-call overnight for any previously admitted pets)

B:

• 2-day shifts 8 a-3 p (one of these to be surgical/dental)
• 1 evening shift 12 p-8 p (with on-call overnight for any previously admitted pets)
• Saturday 9 a-3 p

Roughly one Sunday every 6 weeks, on-call for any pets already in the hospital- we do not admit any cases into the hospital outside of normal business hours, so being on-call only applies to previously admitted pets

Rotating and randomly assigned holiday on-call for any previously admitted pets

Schedules are predictable and posted 3 months in advance to help with planning for vacation, personal appointments, or other time off; holiday on-call assignments are provided at the end of the summer for the next calendar year

Our 3,500 square foot facility includes:

• Eight exam rooms are equipped individually with a computer, vaccine refrigerators, and supplies
• Separate dedicated room for hospital/surgical/dental discharges
• Two full surgery suites with anesthesia monitoring equipment
• Dental suite with digital dental radiography and ultrasonic scaling/handpiece machine
• Pharmacy- Rx options include in-hospital, an online pharmacy, or as a written Rx for owners to submit elsewhere
• Isolation Ward
• ICU with a separate, quieter area for feline or more nervous patients
• CO2 Cutting Laser
• Digital Radiography with cloud-based image storage
• Ultrasound machine with cloud-based image storage
• IDEXX in-house laboratory equipment
• Dedicated “room technicians” to facilitate gathering medical history/intake, assistance during the visit, and in-room invoicing/payment
• Paper-light practice utilizing conventional phone and electronic communication methods (text, email)
• Shared DVM office for effortless collaboration and case review
• Spacious, well-lit waiting room for clients with a separate area for feline patients
  Open concept treatment area with adjacent pre-operative alcove
• Boarding area with access to a dedicated playroom, kitchen, and bathing room

We offer:

• $115,000 - $140,000 base salary, varying with experience
• Full health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Life Insurance (to include short/long-term disability)
• Liability Insurance (100% Coverage)
• 401(k) with matchVacation & Sick Time
• CE days & Allowance
• Paid MD State Licenses (to include CDS) and professional dues/fees (to include AVMA, MDVMA, DEA, VIN, Plumb’s, and VETgirl)

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.