Veterinarian - Dedham, ME

Veterinarian 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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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 perform advanced medical services including surgery and diagnostics. Lead the veterinary team and maintain strong relationships with clients and local animal shelters.

Requirements

The candidate must be an experienced veterinarian capable of performing small animal medical and surgical procedures. Leadership experience is preferred as there is an opportunity to lead the hospital team.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineTeam leadershipClient relationship management

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

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 3,047 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

Sign-on bonus
92%
401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
75%
Relocation assistance
67%
Loan repayment
25%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 8.0
Better work-life than 80% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,047 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Lucerne Veterinary Hospital

Research Services
Dedham, Maine

Benefits & Perks

No After-Hours Responsibilities
No On-Call
No Weekend Hours
4-Day Work Week