Associate Veterinarian
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Job Description
Leave general practice behind and find fulfillment in helping pets pass peacefully in the comfort of home at Peaceful Passage!
About Us
- Four-doctor mobile practice focused exclusively on in-home euthanasia and hospice
- Serving Baltimore, Frederick, Washington D.C., and surrounding areas
- Compassionate, client-centered care model with full training provided
- Supportive team that prioritizes emotional well-being and personal fulfillment
What You'll Do
- Perform peaceful at-home euthanasia services with empathy and professionalism
- Conduct hospice and end-of-life consultations as needed
- Support clients through the grieving process with warmth and compassion
Requirements
- Licensed (or eligible) DVM in MD and/or D.C.
- Compassionate communicator with excellent bedside manner
- Able to lift up to 40 pounds and handle emotional situations with grace
- Seeking meaningful work with a supportive, mission-driven team
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus and/or relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with shared premiums
- 401(k) with employer match and paid CE + stipend
- AVMA PLIT coverage, licensure/membership reimbursement, and generous PTO
- Vehicle provided for full-time veterinarians
Email Paige at pfreyer@blueriverpetcare.com or click "I'm Interested" to learn more!
Key Responsibilities
Perform peaceful at-home euthanasia services and conduct end-of-life hospice consultations. Support clients through the grieving process with empathy and professionalism.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In Florida, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$126k (42 salary observations; 389 listings), vs ~$138k nationally (776 salary observations; 6,032 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Bigfork Animal Hospital ranks #4 of 15 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Living in Groveland
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $342k
- Typical market rent
- $2,357/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 35 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 101.4
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.