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Penobscot County, Maine

Associate Veterinarian – Penobscot County, Maine

VeterinarianNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$115k-$130k

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Job Description

A well-established companion animal practice in Penobscot County, Maine is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join its collaborative veterinary team. New graduates and experienced veterinarians are welcome to apply.

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for companion animals while working alongside an experienced team committed to high-quality patient care and excellent client service.

  • What to Expect
  • Flexible scheduling with work-life balance.
  • Flexible scheduling options are available, with no on-call or holiday shifts required.
  • Strong clinical support.

The practice maintains approximately a 3:1 staff-to-doctor ratio, providing veterinarians with the support needed to focus on patient care. The current team includes four veterinarians and more than 20 team members, including skilled veterinary technicians, assistants, and client service representatives.

  • Established, collaborative team.
  • The practice has served its community since 1980 and has built a longstanding reputation for providing comprehensive veterinary care.
  • Modern veterinary facility.

The facility is designed to support advanced medical technology while providing a welcoming environment for patients, clients, and the veterinary team.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary of $115,000–$130,000
  • ProSal compensation structure
  • Sign-on bonus available
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible scheduling
  • No on-call shifts
  • No holiday shifts

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
  • New graduates and experienced veterinarians are welcome
  • Active Maine veterinary license in good standing prior to start date
  • Commitment to collaborative teamwork and high-quality patient care
  • DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7378

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DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

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Don’t see what you want here? We can search anywhere in the United States — tell us what you’re looking for.

About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.

If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for companion animals. They will work collaboratively with an experienced team to ensure high-quality patient care and excellent client service.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Surgery

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 45 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 49% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian – Penobscot County, Maine at DVM Focus a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,064 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Work-life snapshot

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Benefits & Perks

ProSal Compensation Structure
Sign-On Bonus Available
Generous Paid Time Off
Flexible Scheduling
No On-Call Shifts
No Holiday Shifts