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
The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care to a diverse caseload of small animal and exotic patients. Responsibilities include conducting examinations, performing surgeries, and collaborating with a supportive team of technicians and assistants.
Requirements
The position requires an experienced veterinarian capable of managing a high-volume practice environment. Candidates should be comfortable with a 15-20 patient daily caseload and possess proficiency in standard veterinary diagnostic and surgical procedures.
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, 90% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3,186 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 90% no call · 88% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | 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 |
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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.