Associate Veterinarian - Hoffman Animal Hospital

Hoffman Animal Hospital•Annapolis, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hoffman Animal Hospital is a small-animal practice established in 1992 in Annapolis, Maryland. Its services focus on preventative care, medicine, dentistry, and basic soft tissue surgery, and its team includes Fear Free Certified Professionals. The hospital welcomes new graduates and experienced veterinary professionals who value a fast-paced, positive, collaborative environment. The Medical Director is engaged with VetEvolve’s new graduate Support from the Start mentorship program. 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 client relationships, supports the human-pet bond, and educates clients about pet health. In partnership with the Practice Manager, the Associate Veterinarian helps foster a positive, high-performing culture aligned with VetEvolve’s guiding principles.

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.
Comfort sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling 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 states “Minimum X years,” without specifying a number.
Experience or interest suited to mentoring and collaborative veterinary practice; the hospital welcomes new graduates and experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality care and exceptional service to pets and clients while supporting efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
Practice in compliance with applicable state veterinary practice and controlled-substance laws, and maintain complete, accurate medical records that meet practice quality-control guidelines.
Perform diagnostic workups, take 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 techniques, adherence to practice guidelines, and clean, organized, and 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 to stay informed, collaborate, and support practice alignment.
Demonstrate integrity and ethical conduct and embody VetEvolve’s core values of Service, Evolve, and Trust.
Perform other duties as assigned.