Associate Veterinarian – Harford County, Maryland
About The Position
An established companion animal practice in Harford County, Maryland is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its team. This opportunity is centered on comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care while giving doctors the time and support needed to build meaningful relationships with clients and their pets. The practice places an unusually strong emphasis on client service and follow-through, including consistent patient callbacks and assistance with pet insurance claims. Appointments are scheduled to allow veterinarians adequate time to provide thorough care without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Skilled veterinary technicians and knowledgeable support staff work closely with the doctors, allowing veterinarians to focus on medicine and patient care. The practice emphasizes communication and long-term relationships with pet owners, including next-day callbacks regardless of patient outcome, consistent follow-up, and assistance submitting insurance claims for reimbursement. The hospital provides preventive and medical care along with comprehensive surgical and dental services and in-house laboratory capabilities. The veterinary team brings more than 60 years of combined experience and maintains a strong commitment to continuing education and current, evidence-based medicine.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
- Valid Maryland veterinary license
- Ability to obtain applicable state and federal licenses to administer and prescribe controlled substances
- Commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine and exceptional client service
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for companion animals.
- Build meaningful relationships with clients and their pets.
- Provide thorough patient care without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.
- Focus on medicine and patient care with support from veterinary technicians and staff.
- Communicate effectively with pet owners, including next-day callbacks and consistent follow-up.
- Assist clients in submitting pet insurance claims for reimbursement.
- Perform preventive and medical care.
- Conduct comprehensive surgical and dental services.
- Utilize in-house laboratory capabilities.
- Maintain a commitment to continuing education and current, evidence-based medicine.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid continuing education days
- Continuing education allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet care discounts
- Uniform allowance
- Professional dues and licensing fees covered
- AVMA-PLIT coverage
- Partnership opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
