Associate Veterinarian - Hoffman Animal Hospital

VetEvolve•Annapolis, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Veterinarian at Hoffman Animal Hospital provides high-quality veterinary care and exceptional client service. The role advocates for pets and their quality of life, builds lasting relationships with clients, supports the human-pet bond, and educates clients on pet health. Working in partnership with the Practice Manager, the Associate Veterinarian contributes to a positive, high-performing culture aligned with VetEvolve’s guiding principles. The position involves diagnosing and treating companion animals, communicating with clients and the veterinary team, maintaining complete medical records, and following applicable veterinary practice and controlled-substance laws. The veterinarian also supports a safe and organized hospital environment and participates in team meetings. The schedule must be flexible, with availability during all hours the practice is open.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent.
Active or eligible state veterinary license.
Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice.
Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.
Commitment to professional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods throughout the workday.
Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and be available during all hours the practice is open.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience is preferred; the posting states “Minimum X years” without specifying a number.

Responsibilities

Provide consistent, high-quality care and exceptional service to pets and clients while supporting efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
Practice in compliance with applicable state veterinary practice acts and federal or state controlled-substance laws; maintain complete medical records that meet practice quality-control guidelines.
Perform diagnostic workups, obtain histories, conduct physical examinations, develop treatment plans, and provide urgent, preventive, and ongoing care.
Prescribe and administer medications, vaccines, and other therapies; perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments using standard protocols, instruments, and equipment.
Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and home-care instructions to clients and the veterinary medical team, and address client concerns.
Promote the safety of pets, clients, and team members through safe restraint practices, adherence to guidelines, and clean, organized, sterile treatment, examination, and laboratory areas.
Build lasting client relationships and earn client trust and compliance.
Attend in-person and virtual department and team meetings.
Demonstrate integrity and professional ethics and embody the company’s stated values.
Perform other duties as assigned.