Veterinarian - Pasadena, MD
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Job Description
Who We Are
Join Our Compassionate Team at Lake Shore Pet Hospital in Pasadena, MD! $50,000 Signing Bonus | Leadership Opportunity!
Lake Shore Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our growing small animal practice in Pasadena, Maryland. With increasing client demand and upcoming renovations, we’re excited to welcome a veterinarian who values excellent medicine, teamwork, and an enjoyable work environment.
About the Hospital
- 100% small animal practice
- Currently 3 exam rooms, with renovations planned to add 2 more
Dedicated Surgical Suite and Treatment Area
- Ultrasound, therapeutic laser, Phovia light therapy, electrocautery, digital radiographs, and digital dental radiographs
- Approximately 18–20 patients per doctor per day
About the Team
Our exceptional team is known for strong morale, a positive culture, and a shared commitment to gold-standard patient care. We value appreciation, collaboration, and work-life balance while still making room to have fun together.
- 2:1 technician to doctor ratio
- 2 credentialed veterinary technicians on staff
- Collaborative relationship between veterinarians, support staff, and management
Our doctors also bring unique expertise to the practice, including animal chiropractic, acupuncture, and extensive reproductive medicine. The ideal candidate is an experienced veterinarian who wants to have fun at work while maintaining a high standard of patient care and contributing to a collaborative team.
What's in It for You
We know that great medicine starts with taking care of our people. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, work-life balance, and continued growth.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company contributions, generous paid time off, continuing education and professional development support, licensing and professional dues, liability coverage, employee pet discounts, and more.
Ready to take the next step? We’d love to hear from you! Apply today or reach out to Kaley Unger at kunger@vetcor.com to learn more about joining our team.
Where We Are
Located along the Chesapeake Bay, Pasadena, Maryland offers a relaxed, waterfront lifestyle with plenty of opportunities to enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, and the outdoors. The community provides a quieter suburban feel while keeping you within easy reach of Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington, D.C. Whether you prefer spending weekends on the water, exploring nearby parks, or heading into the city, Pasadena offers a great balance of outdoor recreation and convenient access to everything the region has to offer.
Key Responsibilities
The associate veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care to small animal patients in a collaborative hospital environment. Responsibilities include performing surgeries, utilizing diagnostic tools like ultrasound and digital radiography, and maintaining strong client relationships.
Requirements
The ideal candidate is an experienced veterinarian who values teamwork and gold-standard patient care. The role requires a professional capable of managing a caseload of 18-20 patients per day while contributing to a positive hospital culture.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 92% have no call, 90% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $133k (middle half $120k–$145k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Maryland index 105.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Maryland | 60 active | 3,194 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 92% no call · 90% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $50k sign-on | Maryland healthcare professional listings: 48% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment115 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,270 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+158%)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 - Pasadena, MD at Vet Cor a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
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