Experienced Veterinarian - Owings, MD
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
Calvert Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our close-knit team in Owings, MD! We’re a smaller, high-volume practice that takes pride in providing personalized care while maintaining a strong focus on work-life balance. If you’re looking for a team that feels like family, offers flexibility, and keeps things interesting, we’d love to meet you!
About the Practice
Our hospital sees approximately 15–20 patients per doctor each day and has a diverse caseload consisting of 95% small animal and 5% exotic patients. We have three exam rooms, two surgical suites, a dedicated treatment area, and a paperless workflow. Appointment lengths typically range from 15–30 minutes and may vary based on each doctor’s discretion, comfort level, and the needs of the patient.
Our current equipment includes:
- Digital radiography and dental radiography
- Ultrasound
- Therapy laser
Cautery Pens
We’re also giving the hospital a fresh facelift, with updates underway to the flooring, paint, X-ray room, cabinetry, and front desk.
About the Team
Our team is truly family-oriented, and we believe work-life balance matters. On stressful days, you may find us grabbing lunch or heading out to dinner together after work. You’ll have a 2:1 doctor-to-technician/assistant ratio, one CVT, and three additional assistants currently attending tech school.
We also enjoy giving our doctors opportunities to explore their interests. One of our current veterinarians performs fish and pond visits, and we’re open to supporting unique areas of interest.
Why Calvert Animal Hospital?
Beyond the medicine, it’s the people who make our hospital special. We’re a supportive team that values collaboration, flexibility, and enjoying the people you work alongside. We’re also actively involved with organizations including Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Pets for Patriots, and Chesapeake Alliance Rescue.
What's in It for You
We support our veterinarians with superior salary, benefits including health and dental, 401(k), CE days, vacation, EAP, and more.
If you are passionate about providing quality care and want to be part of a practice that values growth, we invite you to reach out to learn more! Email kunger@vetcor.com.
Where We Are
Located in Calvert County, Owings is a scenic community in southern Maryland situated on a peninsula between the Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent River—offering a beautiful setting while still being within reach of the surrounding Maryland communities.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical care to small animal and exotic patients in a high-volume practice. Collaborate with a team of technicians and assistants to manage daily appointments and surgical procedures.
Requirements
Candidates must be experienced veterinarians capable of managing a diverse caseload. The role requires a commitment to personalized patient care and a collaborative, family-oriented team approach.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Practice 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 Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 86% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinarian median $133k (middle half $120k–$158k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Maryland index 105.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All veterinarian listings in Maryland | 101 active | 4,389 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 86% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment101 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Practice listings | 79 in the last 30 days | 69 the 30 days before (+14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend (all specialties) | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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About Vet Cor
Benefits & Perks
Living in Owings
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $520k
- Residents’ average commute
- 34 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 108.9
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.