Veterinarian on Maryland's Eastern Shore

Community Animal Hospital; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Bonus plan

Equity opportunity

Paid vacation & sick leave

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Community Animal Hospital on Maryland's Eastern Shore is seeking a veterinarian to join our established practice in Easton. We care for a diverse patient population, including companion and exotic animals, offering an engaging clinical environment and opportunities to expand surgical and medical skills.

You'll work with a collaborative team, mentorship from experienced clinicians, and a strong focus on client service, ethics, and professional growth in a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• DVM/License required or eligible to practice in Maryland.
• Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice.
• Excellent communication, leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Collaborates effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.
• Commitment to professional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care to pets and exotic animals.
• Perform diagnostic workups, create treatment plans and follow-up care.
• Prescribe medications, perform surgeries and dental procedures as appropriate.
• Communicate diagnoses and care plans clearly to clients and team.
• Maintain organized medical records and ensure safety and cleanliness of facilities.

Skills

Medical skills

Surgical skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Ethics & safety

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD)

Job description

Veterinarian on Maryland's Eastern Shore

Easton, Maryland, United States

Community Animal Hospital , a busy companion-animal and exotics practice in Easton, Maryland, has been a staple of the Eastern Shore community since 1984. Our practice is built on excellent patient care and an extremely strong commitment to client service and communication, earning us 4.9 star Google rating and low team turn over. We have a collaborative team with strong, values-based leadership and exceptional mentorship opportunities for new graduates in exotic medicine and surgery.

Veterinarian | Easton, MD | Community Animal Hospital

Are you looking for a veterinary team where collaboration, mentorship, and quality medicine come first?

Community Animal Hospital is expanding and seeking a veterinarian to join our established practice in Easton, Maryland. We care for a diverse patient population that includes both companion and exotic animals, providing an engaging clinical environment for veterinarians who enjoy variety in their caseload and opportunities to continue growing their skills.

For more than four decades, our hospital has built lasting relationships with pet owners throughout Maryland's Eastern Shore. We are proud of our reputation for compassionate care, strong communication, and a workplace culture that supports both personal and professional success.

Why Community Animal Hospital?

Our doctors and support team are committed to creating an atmosphere where learning, teamwork, and exceptional patient care go hand in hand.

Highlights include:

• Experienced multi-doctor medical team
• Supportive leadership focused on clinician success
• Opportunities to develop skills in surgery, internal medicine, dermatology, and exotic animal care
• Collaborative approach to case management
• Strong client relationships and a loyal patient base
• Positive culture with a focus on long-term team retention
• Hear about our Medical Director Dr. Chad Hutchinson’s experience with the VetEvolve networkhere

Life in Easton, Maryland

Located on Maryland's scenic Eastern Shore, Easton offers a blend of historic charm, waterfront recreation, arts, dining, and community events. Residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle while remaining within driving distance of Baltimore, Annapolis, Washington, D.C., and the Chesapeake Bay region.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent high-quality care and exceptional service to pets and clients while maximizing efficiency, productivity and profitability.
• Practice veterinary medicine in a manner compliant with the State Veterinary Practice Act, Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws. Ensure appropriate medical record documentation and maintain complete medical records that meet practice quality control guidelines.
• Perform complete diagnostic workups, establish accurate histories and physical exams, develop thorough treatment plans, and deliver appropriate urgent, preventive, and ongoing care.
• Prescribe and administer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies as appropriate; perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments using standard protocols, instruments, and equipment.
• Effectively communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and home care instructions to clients and the veterinary medical team; address and resolve client concerns.
• Promote the safety of pets, clients, and team members by ensuring safe restraint techniques, adherence to practice guidelines, and maintaining clean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and laboratory areas.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and gain their trust and compliance.
• Attend department and team meetings, both in person and virtually, to stay informed, collaborate effectively, and support broader practice alignment.
• Demonstrate integrity, ethics, and embody VetEvolve’s core values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent, with an active or eligible state license.
• MinimumX years of clinical experience preferred.
• Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
• Collaborates effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.
• Commitment tomaintainingprofessional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.
• Full-time, experienced veterinarian with strong surgical skills base salary: Commensurate with skillset, experience, schedule and your preferred pace.
• Additional opportunities to earn: Highly competitive monthly, no negative accrual bonus plan. Bonus plan is not mandatory (for candidates preferring straight salary). Equity opportunity available.
• Relocation stipend
• Bonus in exchange for multi-year commitment negotiable; commensurate with length of commitment, skillset and schedule commitment
• Basic benefits information:Paid vacation & sick leave; health, dental, vision insurance with generous employer contribution; several additional supplemental insurance options; 100% coverage of liability, license defense, professional dues and licensing fees, 401k with generous employer contribution, 100% coverage of short term disability insurance premiums.
• Wellness, Mentorship and Professional Development
  • Customizable continuing education package tailored to your goals and passions & full week of paid time off for continuing education each year.
  • Support From the Start wet lab-focused mentorship program for new graduates. Continues through your first year of employment.
  • Additional internal continuing education opportunities including but not limited to webinars, annual veterinarian retreats, local didactic and hands-on CE
  • MentorVet , Vet Specialists On Demand, AbleTo coaching & counseling and several additional mental health and professional development tools.

About VetEvolve

Community Animal Hospital is part of theVetEvolve hospital network . VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique. We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams. Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.