Veterinarian - Dedham, ME
Compensation
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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 manage patient treatments within the hospital. Lead the veterinary team and maintain strong relationships with clients and local animal shelters.
Requirements
Candidates must be experienced veterinarians capable of performing advanced services such as orthopedic surgery and ultrasound. The role requires a commitment to high-quality clinical practice and team collaboration.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$163k)442 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Maine index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Maine | 34 active | 3,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 94% no call · 90% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 listings | 1,266 in the last 30 days | 492 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 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Dedham, ME at Vet Cor 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 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
- No weekends
- No nights