Eldersburg Veterinary Hospital - Part Time Veterinarian

Eldersburg Veterinary Hospital•Sykesville, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Eldersburg Veterinary Hospital, located in Sykesville, Maryland, has been serving the companion animal community since 1976. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology, ensuring top-notch medical, surgical, and dental services. We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment and providing ongoing education and development to our staff, leading to low turn-over. Eldersburg Veterinary Hospital is an excellent choice for veterinary professionals seeking a fun, hard-working, and growth-minded team! The primary purpose and function of the Associate Veterinarian is to provide the highest quality of veterinary care and exceptional client service. The Associate Veterinarian advocates for pets and their quality of life; builds a long term bonding relationship with clients; contributes to the development and maintenance of the human-pet bond; and educates clients on all aspects of pet health. This role partners with the Practice Manager as a driving force in support of a positive, high-performing culture that aligns with VetEvolve’s guiding principles of Care First, Better Together, Grow Forward, and Own It.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent, with an active or eligible state license.
Minimum X 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 to maintaining 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.
Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

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 of Service, Evolve, and Trust.
Perform other duties as assigned.