Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$120k-$140k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Festival Veterinary Clinic is hiring an Associate Veterinarian to provide
comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to a variety of animal
patients.
What Sets Us Apart: At Festival, we believe in over-the-top client service and
relationship building that goes beyond exceptional veterinary care. We submit
insurance claims for client reimbursement, provide next-day callbacks regardless
of outcome, maintain consistent follow-up, and treat each client and pet as
unique individuals. We give our doctors adequate time to build meaningful
relationships because we know that's what makes the difference.
What to Expect
Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year + production
Location
Festival Veterinary Clinic: 5 Bel Air South Parkway, Suite 1433, Bel Air, MD
21015
Hours of operation
Monday - Friday: 8am – 6pm
Saturday: 8am – 1pm
Sunday: Closed
Join our team and discover what it's like to practice veterinary medicine the
way it should be:
* Have more time with your patients. We schedule appointments to give you
adequate time to provide thorough care—no more feeling rushed or overwhelmed.
* Work with a team that has your back. Our highly skilled licensed veterinary
technicians and knowledgeable support staff are always there to help you
succeed. All staff work seamlessly between both locations.
* Build the career relationships you've always wanted. Our clients become
genuine friends who trust your expertise and follow your
recommendations—because we create the environment where those meaningful
connections make veterinary medicine truly rewarding.
* Benefits that actually matter—comprehensive health, dental, vision, and
retirement packages, plus sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, pet
discounts, uniform allowance, CE allowance, Employee Assistance Program, and
we cover your dues, license fees, and AVMA-PLIT. Take a breath with generous
PTO, paid holidays, and paid CE days annually.
* Partnership opportunities through Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), where
more than 200+ partners co-own practices across 170+ locations with 400+
Associate DVM’s.
Requirements
* Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited
institution
* Valid veterinary license in the state of Maryland
* Ability to obtain state and federal licenses to administer and prescribe
controlled substances
About Festival Veterinary Clinic
Located in Bel Air, Maryland, Festival Veterinary Clinic is dedicated to
providing exceptional veterinary care with compassion, integrity, and a personal
touch. Our mission is simple: to greet every client with a friendly face,
welcome you into our family, and care for your pets as if they were our own.
Our hospital combines advanced veterinary medicine with a warm, family-centered
approach. We offer state-of-the-art technology, including in-house laboratory
services, comprehensive surgical and dental care, and a wide range of preventive
and medical services designed to support the health and well-being of your pets.
With over 60 years of combined veterinary experience, our doctors are committed
to lifelong learning and continuing education to ensure our patients receive the
most current, evidence-based medical care available.
At Festival Veterinary Clinic, we believe a strong community is built on
respect, teamwork, and compassion. We are committed to fostering a welcoming
environment where veterinarians, staff, clients, and pets work together with
trust, cooperation, and kindness. Every person and every pet will be treated
with professionalism, respect, and genuine care.
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of
diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to a variety of animal patients. Build meaningful, long-term relationships with clients through exceptional service and consistent follow-up.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 49 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 71% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 20.8% 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 ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k 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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