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Wheaton, Maryland

Experienced Veterinarian - Wheaton, MD

VeterinarianIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

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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 medicineSmall animal surgeryDentistryClinical diagnosticsPatient careTeam collaboration

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.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Maryland?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.7 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicineranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $133k (middle half $120k–$145k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMaryland index 105.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Maryland60 active3,194 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 92% no call · 90% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$50k sign-onMaryland healthcare professional listings: 48% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment115 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,270 in the last 30 days492 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,083 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.7
Better work-life than 80% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call
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Benefits & Perks

Health and Dental Insurance
401(k)
CE Days
Vacation
EAP
Up to $50,000 Signing Bonus

Living in Wheaton

Median resident rent
$2,163/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.