Eldersburg Veterinary Hospital - Part Time Veterinarian

VetEvolve•Sykesville, MD

11d

About The Position

The Associate Veterinarian provides high-quality veterinary care and exceptional client service. The role advocates for pets and their quality of life, builds long-term relationships with clients, supports the human-pet bond, and educates clients about pet health. In partnership with the Practice Manager, the veterinarian helps foster a positive, high-performing culture aligned with VetEvolve’s guiding principles. The veterinarian performs diagnostic workups, examinations, treatment planning, preventive and urgent care, and ongoing care. The role also includes prescribing and administering therapies; performing surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments; maintaining compliant and complete medical records; communicating diagnoses and care plans; and helping maintain safe, clean, and organized clinical areas. The position requires a flexible schedule with availability during all hours the practice is open.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent, with an active or eligible state 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 for scheduling during all hours the practice is open.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience is preferred; the posting gives the minimum as “X years.”

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality veterinary care and exceptional service to pets and clients while supporting efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
Practice in compliance with applicable veterinary practice and controlled-substance laws; document care and maintain complete medical records according to practice quality guidelines.
Perform diagnostic workups, obtain histories, conduct physical examinations, develop treatment plans, and provide urgent, preventive, and ongoing care.
Prescribe and administer drugs, 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 by using safe restraint techniques, following practice guidelines, and maintaining clean, organized, and sterile treatment, examination, and laboratory areas.
Build lasting client relationships and foster trust and compliance with care recommendations.
Attend in-person and virtual department and team meetings to stay informed, collaborate, and support practice alignment.
Demonstrate integrity and ethics and embody VetEvolve’s core values.
Perform other duties as assigned.