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West Gardiner, Maine

Veterinarian - West Gardiner, ME

VeterinarianNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Who We Are

At Home Veterinary Care is seeking a compassionate and full-time dedicated veterinarian to join our thriving companion animal practice. Whether you're an experienced DVM or a new graduate looking for strong mentorship, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

We are committed to providing exceptional medical care while building lasting relationships with our clients. We take pride in educating pet owners and partnering with them to deliver the highest quality care for their beloved companions. Our loyal and engaged client base allows us to practice medicine the way it should be practiced—with time, trust, and collaboration.

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Our modern, well-equipped facility offers comprehensive services, including:
  • Wellness and preventive care
  • Surgery
  • Digital radiography
  • In-house diagnostics
  • House calls

And Much More

You'll be supported by a highly skilled and long-tenured team that is dedicated to making each day efficient, productive, and enjoyable. Our experienced technicians and assistants bring decades of expertise from shelter medicine, emergency and critical care, and general practice settings, allowing our veterinarians to focus on providing outstanding patient care.

Work-Life Balance Matters

  • We believe that great veterinary medicine starts with a healthy and happy team.
  • No on-call responsibilities
  • No emergency hours
  • Opportunity for a dedicated surgery day
  • Opportunity to perform house calls
  • Collaborative environment with experienced mentors and colleagues

Location

Enjoy the best of both worlds! Our practice is located just 15 minutes from Augusta, Maine's state capital, with easy access to Portland and Boston. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate being just a short drive from both the mountains and the ocean, offering year-round recreational opportunities.

Benefits

  • We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
  • Competitive Salary

Generous Signing Bonus

  • Medical Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development: CE allowance, dues, and liability coverage.
  • Paid Time Off

Join Our Team

Our practice is built on a positive, wellbeing-focused culture where team members are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. We'd love the opportunity to tell you more about what makes At Home Veterinary Care such a special place to work.

Apply today and discover a veterinary career where you can thrive professionally while enjoying the lifestyle you deserve.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical care for companion animals, including wellness exams, surgery, and diagnostic services. Educate pet owners and collaborate with a skilled team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates seeking mentorship. Candidates must be compassionate and dedicated to building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Wellness CareClient EducationTeam Collaboration

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, 94% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Maine?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$163k)442 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMaine index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Maine34 active3,329 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 94% no call · 90% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,266 in the last 30 days492 the 30 days before (+157%)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 Veterinarian - West Gardiner, ME at Vet Cor a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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$150k-175k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

35 jobs · 6 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary Medicine listings

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

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About Vet Cor

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Generous Signing Bonus
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
CE Allowance

Living in West Gardiner

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$411k
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026).

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