Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$115K - $130K

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

LaVale Veterinary Hospital – Where Pets, People, and Purpose Come Together 

 Position: Associate Veterinarian 
 Full Time 
 Practice Type: Small Animal | General Practice
 LaVale/Cumberland, MD

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At LaVale Veterinary Hospital, we’re proud to be a cornerstone of the LaVale
community. For over 40 years, we’ve been dedicated to providing compassionate,
high-quality veterinary care while building lasting relationships with the pets
and families we serve. Our team takes pride in delivering excellent medicine in
a supportive, collaborative environment where every patient and every team
member matters. 

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

* A trusted part of the LaVale community for over 40 years, caring for
generations of pets with warmth and expertise
* A dedicated, highly skilled support team that makes your day smoother, more
rewarding, and enjoyable
* A modern, well-equipped facility that empowers you to practice your best
medicine
* A culture built on respect, collaboration, and a shared love for animals—and
the people who love them
* Strong community connections, from local shelter partnerships to events that
bring pets and people together

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Life in LaVale, MD
 LaVale offers the best of both worlds—peaceful mountain living and modern
convenience. Whether you enjoy hiking through scenic state parks, boating on
nearby lakes, or skiing in the winter months, this welcoming Western Maryland
community is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. With a low cost of living, a
strong sense of community, and easy access to the amenities of nearby
Cumberland—and even weekend trips to D. C. or Pittsburgh—LaVale is the perfect
place to live, work, and explore.

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LaVale Veterinary Hospital is proud to be part of Community Veterinary Partners
(CVP). While every CVP hospital maintains its own unique personality and
culture, we’re united by one mission: to create more meaningful moments between
pets and people—starting with the people on our teams. That means giving our
doctors the trust, support, and resources they need to thrive.

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LaVale Veterinary Hospital + CVP Difference 

* Creative Compensation – Crafted to intentionally align with your career
aspirations.
* Expansive Network – Collaborate with 600+ doctors across 148+ hospitals in 18
states, gaining unmatched support and expertise.
* Comprehensive Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to Journey, our platform
for confidential support for you, your family, and friends.
* Clinical Autonomy – Make the best medical decisions for your patients within
a supportive team.
* Top-Tier Growth & Mentorship – Benefit from structured onboarding, leadership
development, and career advancement programs.

And through CVP’s shared values — Champion People, Elevate Care, Respect Each
Other, Execute with Excellence, Seek to Understand — we create an environment
where care flourishes, growth is encouraged, and your career can take the path
you choose.

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Other Benefits of our Community

* Sign-on Bonus and Relocation assistance available.
* No Negative Accrual EVER.
* Generous PTO + Paid Parental Leave – Because burnout is out and balance is
in.
* Yearly CE Funds + Paid Time Off Just for CE – Learn, grow, and level up
without burning your vacation days.
* We Cover the Fees – State licenses, DEA, AVMA PLIT? Handled.
* 401(k) Match + Equity Opportunities – Real wealth-building, not just a
paycheck.
* Pet care discounts so your own pets get the royal treatment they deserve.
* Team Recognition Programs – From shout-outs to bonus rewards, we love giving
credit where it’s due. (We see you, tech and support staff)

Our doctors enjoy a competitive base salary with monthly production compensation
and no negative accrual, meaning you will never owe money back if production
fluctuates. This structure rewards growth, efficiency, and strong medicine —
offering true unlimited earning potential.

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Sound like your kind of place?

Let’s talk. You’ll do medicine that matters, with people you’ll actually want
to hang out with, in a place that supports your growth. Whether it’s this
practice or one of the other 150+ clinics in our community, I’d love to hear
about what’s most important to you in your next role and see if we have a great
fit!

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) does not discriminate in hiring or
employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy,
gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability,
genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic
protected by applicable law.

#LI-HM1

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will be responsible for providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to pets within the LaVale community, working collaboratively with a dedicated support team. They will exercise clinical autonomy to make the best medical decisions for their patients while participating in a supportive hospital culture.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should be dedicated to delivering excellent medicine in a supportive environment and be interested in growing their career within a hospital that values respect and collaboration. Specific required qualifications like years of experience or degrees are not explicitly detailed, but the role implies a licensed veterinarian.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Compassionate CareHigh-Quality Veterinary MedicinePatient Care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

In Maryland, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$168k (14 salary observations; 55 listings), vs ~$142k nationally (313 salary observations; 2,301 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 85% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in La Vale

Median resident rent
$871/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 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.

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About Community Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
No Negative Accrual
Generous PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Yearly CE Funds
Paid Time Off for CE
State Licenses Covered