Veterinarian - Waldorf, MD
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Job Description
Who We Are
- Veterinarian (Associate or Chief of Staff) at St. Charles Animal Hospital – Waldorf, MD
- $100k Sign-On Bonus | Flexible Schedules | Leadership & Mentorship Opportunities
- Want to work in a hospital where you can practice top-tier medicine without the burnout?
At St. Charles Animal Hospital, we’ve spent 46 years building a trusted, high-performing practice rooted in quality care and strong relationships—with pets, clients, and each other.
Whether you’re a new grad seeking structured mentorship or an experienced DVM ready to lead, we’d love to welcome you to our close-knit, tech-forward team.
- What Makes Us Stand Out
- Human-Grade Equipment, AAHA-Accredited Care
- In-house lab, digital/dental x-ray, Olympus Color Video Endoscope, ultrasound, laser therapy, and advanced surgical tools
- Two dedicated surgery days per week (optional)
- 30-minute appointments and a 2:1 tech-to-DVM ratio with skilled LVTs by your side
Growth-Driven Culture
- Monthly CE with DC Academy (optional, but our team loves it!)
- Personalized mentorship, leadership development, and even Chief of Staff training
- Opportunity to revive exotic pet care—we’ve got the history and demand for it
Stability + Community
- 3 DVMs (tenure: 12–16 years), including a board-certified Chief of Staff (ABVP, 51 years in practice!)
- Staff holiday parties, crab feasts, team outings—we genuinely like each other
- Associate or Leadership Path—You Choose
Whether You're
- A new graduate looking to grow in a nurturing, structured environment
- An experienced doctor ready to step into leadership with guidance from our longtime Chief of Staff
- We’ll tailor your experience to match your goals.
Life in Waldorf
- We get it—Waldorf isn’t on everyone’s radar. But hear us out:
- Affordability + access: Lower cost of living than DC or Alexandria, with a quick 30–45 min commute to the city’s museums, concerts, dining, and culture
- Relaxed lifestyle: Easy access to trails, parks, historic sites, and Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball
Space to breathe: No gridlock. No daily chaos. Just good living.
- What’s in It for You
- $100,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Flexible 3- or 4-day schedule
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) with match, liability coverage
- CE allowance + PTO
- Employee discounts
- Mentorship, leadership tracks, and professional growth
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Let’s talk about how you can thrive at St. Charles Animal Hospital.
Apply today or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality veterinary medical care, including surgery and diagnostics, to pets in a collaborative hospital environment. Participate in team mentorship, leadership development, and maintain strong relationships with clients and staff.
Requirements
The role is open to both new graduates seeking structured mentorship and experienced veterinarians ready for leadership. Candidates must be qualified to practice veterinary medicine and committed to high-standard, AAHA-accredited care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $133k (middle half $120k–$158k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Maryland index 105.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Maryland | 68 active | 3,409 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 84% no call · 88% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $100k sign-on | Maryland healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 46% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment115 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,291 in the last 30 days | 483 the 30 days before (+167%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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