Veterinarian - West Gardiner, ME
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Not specified
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 high-quality medical care to companion animals through wellness exams, surgery, and diagnostics. Collaborate with a skilled support team to educate pet owners and maintain strong client relationships.
Requirements
The role is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates seeking mentorship. Candidates must be compassionate and dedicated to practicing high-quality veterinary medicine.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - West Gardiner, ME at Who we a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,104 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Who we holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 6 active listings.
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
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).
6.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,104 active roles in this profession
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- No call
Living in West Gardiner
- Median 3-bed home $416k
- State income tax up to 7.2%
Zillow 3-bed ZHVI 2026-08. City-level figures for West Gardiner; pay comparison uses the listing's gross annual figure. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.