Veterinarian - Poland, ME
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Job Description
Who We Are
Poland Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, collaborative veterinarian to join our growing 100% small-animal practice. We welcome both new graduates and experienced veterinarians and offer a supportive team environment, modern equipment, and opportunities to grow professionally.
About Our Hospital
Our recently expanded, modern facility includes four exam rooms, a large treatment area with dedicated dental station, bright surgery suite, enclosed X-ray room, large DVM office, staff breakroom, and large dog run.
We partner with Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills and Friends of Feral Felines, offer complimentary exams for newly adopted pets, and donate monthly to rescue organizations in memory of beloved patients.
There are no after-hour emergencies or on call. Our practice partners with trusted local referral centers for emergency and specialized care, ensuring patients receive appropriate treatment when needed. We also offer access to traveling veterinary specialists in cardiology and orthopedics, providing additional expertise and advanced care options for our patients.
We continue to invest in technology and patient care, including: ezyVet practice management system, with SmartFlow coming soon
- WebPACS
- IDEXX Catalyst and ProCyte laboratory equipment
- IDEXX Reference Labs
- Midmark VetPro 1000 dental unit and digital dental X-ray
- Sedecal VetRay X-ray
- SonoScape ultrasound with training program
- Tonopen
- Life in Poland, Maine
Located in the Greater Lewiston–Auburn area of Central Maine, Poland is approximately 40 minutes north of Portland. This charming community is surrounded by beautiful lakes, ponds, and forests and is home to the historic Poland Spring area. Enjoy a peaceful, natural setting while remaining close to the restaurants, shopping, culture, and amenities of Lewiston-Auburn and Portland.
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you both professionally and personally:
- 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
If you're looking for a practice where patient care, community, teamwork, and work-life balance matter, we'd love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
Provide compassionate medical and surgical care to small animals within a modern practice setting. Collaborate with the veterinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and community engagement.
Requirements
The practice welcomes both new graduates and experienced veterinarians to apply. Candidates must be licensed veterinarians capable of working in a collaborative, small-animal clinical environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
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, 76% have no call, 86% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Poland, ME at Poland Animal Hospital a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,047 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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- No nights
- Includes call
Living in Poland
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $410k
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 94.7
- State income tax
- Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).
BEA 2024 · Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.