Veterinarian - Dedham, ME
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Who we are
Lucerne Veterinary Hospital, located in the scenic rural town of Dedham, ME, is seeking an experienced Veterinarian. If you are someone who is interested in taking the next step in your career, there may be an opportunity to lead our team.
About Us
Founded in 2007, Lucerne Veterinary Hospital has built a strong reputation in the region for delivering exceptional small animal care and forming long-term client relationships. Our practice is maintained with:
- 5 exam rooms
- 2 surgical suites
- A spacious treatment area
- Separate dog and cat wards, including an indoor run area for large dogs
No after-hours or on-call responsibilities. 4 -day work week and no weekend hours.
We're 100% small animal and offer advanced services such as orthopedic surgery, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, brand-new VH202 sterilizer (on the way!), and chemotherapy. We are proud referral partners for several nearby practices and work closely with The Ark Pope Memorial Animal Shelter in Cherryfield, ME.
About Dedham, Maine
Nestled in Eastern Maine, Dedham offers the tranquility of rural living with proximity to vibrant nearby cities:
- 15 minutes from Bangor, home of Waterfront Concerts and a bustling arts scene
- Under an hour to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park
- 3 hours to Mount Katahdin for hiking, camping, and exploring the northern end of the Appalachian Trail
- If you’re looking for natural beauty, community spirit, and outdoor adventures, this is the place.
Ready to Join Us? Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional small animal care and maintain strong client relationships at the hospital. Lead the veterinary team and perform advanced medical services including surgery and diagnostics.
Requirements
The candidate must be an experienced veterinarian capable of managing a clinical team. Proficiency in small animal medicine and advanced surgical procedures is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Dedham, ME at Lucerne Veterinary Hospital a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,876 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 86% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No weekends
- No nights
- Includes call