Veterinarian - Rockport, ME
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
PenBay Veterinary Associates is seeking an experienced full-time veterinarian to join our compassionate and dedicated team in beautiful Rockport, Maine. We are seeking a veterinarian who enjoys both medicine and surgery and is eager to become an integral part of a close-knit practice. Surgery is a required component of this position.
If you're looking for an opportunity to practice high-quality medicine in a welcoming coastal community, we'd love to hear from you.
About Our Practice
PenBay Veterinary Associates is a small, independently operated veterinary clinic housed in a charming, renovated former home and business. Our intimate setting allows us to provide personalized care while building strong relationships with our clients and patients.
We primarily serve dogs and cats, with occasional care for pocket pets. Our team embraces a fear-free approach to patient care, focusing on reducing stress while delivering exceptional medical services. We are committed to providing attentive, individualized care and maintaining strong partnerships with pet owners throughout every stage of their pets' lives.
Our facility includes:
- Two exam rooms
- Dedicated operating room
- Digital radiology suite
- Treatment area
- Dental radiography
- Ultrasound
- Surgical laser
- Therapy laser
- Small kennel ward with additional large kennels
Why Rockport?
Located in the heart of Maine's stunning Midcoast region, Rockport offers an exceptional quality of life with breathtaking coastal scenery and endless recreational opportunities.
The Camden-Rockland area is one of Maine's most desirable destinations. The area offers world-class boating and sailing, miles of hiking and outdoor recreation, coastal landscapes, art museums and galleries, historic attractions, including transportation museums, nearby skiing and winter recreation, exceptional dining, shopping, and community events.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you both professionally and personally:
- Competitive Salary and 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
At PenBay Veterinary Associates, you'll have the opportunity to practice meaningful medicine in a supportive, community-focused environment while enjoying all that Midcoast Maine has to offer.
If you are someone who is interested in taking the next step in your career, there may be an opportunity to lead our team.
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will perform medical and surgical procedures while providing compassionate, fear-free care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets. They will also build strong relationships with clients and maintain high-quality standards within the clinic.
Requirements
The candidate must be an experienced veterinarian with a strong proficiency in both medicine and surgery. A commitment to providing personalized, fear-free patient care is required.
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, 90% have no call, 90% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3,329 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 90% no call · 90% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | 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 |
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About Vet Cor
Benefits & Perks
Living in Rockport
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $610k
- State income tax
- Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026).
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.