Experienced Veterinarian - Wheaton, MD
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Job Description
Who We Are
Full-Time Veterinarian – Kindness Animal Hospital | Up to $50k Signing Bonus!
Kindness Animal Hospital is looking to grow our team with a compassionate, team-oriented experienced veterinarian to join our well-established, recently renovated practice in Wheaton, MD. This is a great opportunity to step into a supportive environment where collaboration, mentorship, and work-life balance are prioritized, and leadership opportunity is available.
About Kindness Animal Hospital
Our standalone hospital has proudly served the community for over 40 years and has been newly renovated within the past year. Inside, you’ll find:
- 6 exam rooms (including a dedicated feline room)
- A fully equipped surgical suite and dental area
- A spacious treatment area with two wet tables
A Paper-lite Workflow for Efficiency and Ease
We are a 100% small animal practice (dogs & cats only) and pride ourselves on providing high-quality, comprehensive care. You’ll have access to modern tools and resources, including ultrasound, therapeutic laser, Cryo, and TonoPen.
We also partner with visiting specialists in ultrasound, soft tissue surgery, and orthopedic surgery, allowing us to keep many advanced cases in-house.
- What a Day Looks Like with Us
- Average of 14–15 patients per day
- 30-minute appointment times
- Surgery-focused day once per week (if desired)
- Surgeons typically perform 3–4 procedures
Our Team Culture & Schedule
- We’ve built a diverse, collaborative team that genuinely enjoys working together.
- 1.5 technicians per doctor
- 4 RVTs on staff
- Special interests include behavior certification and feline low-stress handling
- 3 days of appointments + 1 surgery day per week
No After-hours or On-call Responsibilities
We’re committed to maintaining a healthy work-life balance while also giving back through community outreach and partnerships with organizations like GRREAT and MASTERS (Scottie Rescue).
What's in It for You
We support our veterinarians with superior salary, benefits including health and dental, 401(k), CE days, vacation, EAP, and more.
If you are passionate about providing quality care and want to be part of a practice that values growth, we invite you to reach out to learn more! Email kunger@vetcor.com.
Where We Are
About Wheaton, Maryland
Wheaton, Maryland offers the perfect blend of convenience and character—just minutes from Washington, DC with easy access to the Metro, making commuting a breeze. Known for its cultural diversity, vibrant dining scene, and welcoming community, Wheaton also provides plenty of green space and outdoor activities, giving you the best of both city energy and suburban comfort.
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for small animals in a well-equipped, modern practice. Responsibilities include managing a daily caseload of 14-15 patients and performing surgical procedures on a weekly basis.
Requirements
The role requires an experienced veterinarian with a compassionate, team-oriented approach to clinical practice. Candidates must be capable of working in a collaborative environment and providing high-quality care for dogs and cats.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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, 92% have no call, 90% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.7 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $133k (middle half $120k–$145k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Maryland index 105.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Maryland | 60 active | 3,194 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 92% no call · 90% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $50k sign-on | Maryland healthcare professional listings: 48% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment115 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,270 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+158%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Experienced Veterinarian - Wheaton, MD at Vet Cor a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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