Veterinarian - Auburn, ME

Veterinarian 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
No weekends
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Job Description

Who we are

Taylor Brook Animal Hospital in Auburn, Maine, is looking for an experienced, compassionate, and dedicated part-time or full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our 2 doctor team. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional veterinary care while fostering a warm, compassionate atmosphere for both our team and clients. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine while making meaningful connections with both pets and their owners.

What We Offer

Well-Equipped Facility: Our hospital features 3 exam rooms, a surgical suite, a treatment area, and a kennel room for both cats and dogs. We are equipped with Idexx lab equipment, x-ray, dental x-ray, point-of-care ultrasound, and therapeutic cold laser.

Patient-Centered Care: We provide a full range of wellness services, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, cold laser therapy, and digital radiography for cats and dogs. We also provide primary care for some exotics as well. Our team is dedicated to personalized, low-stress handling for all patients, and we offer house call euthanasias for added comfort during difficult times. We also are located within a very reasonable distance of specialty clinics for all our patients’ referral needs.

Great Work-Life Balance: We offer a flexible 3 or 4-day work week with no weekends, no on-call, and no overnight hours. We value our employees' time and strive for a supportive and positive work environment.

Our Community: We are proud to support local initiatives like Community Cat Advocates and are deeply involved in creating a positive impact within our community. With a focus on quality, individualized patient and client care, we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for veterinary medicine and customer service.

Location: Auburn is a charming small city located between Maine's scenic Mid-Coast and the four-season Lakes & Mountains region. Whether you're into hiking, mountain biking, skiing, or simply enjoying the beauty of nature, you'll find plenty of outdoor adventures. Plus, we're only 45 minutes north of Portland, offering easy access to city activities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Benefits: Excellent compensation package, including health and dental insurance, 401(k), CE allowance, vacation time, and more.

Professional Development: Continuing education allowance, dues, and liability coverage to help you grow in your career.

Family-Friendly Environment: Join a team that values work-life balance, with a supportive atmosphere where your well-being is a priority.

  • Competitive Signing Bonus
  • Apply today and take the next step in your career with us!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality veterinary care including wellness services, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry for cats, dogs, and some exotics. Foster a compassionate atmosphere while building meaningful connections with clients and their pets.

Requirements

The candidate must be an experienced and compassionate veterinarian capable of working in a team-based environment. A strong commitment to personalized, low-stress patient care and excellent customer service is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Client communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Auburn, ME at Taylor Brook Animal Hospital a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,876 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

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).

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Work-life snapshot

8.7/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Veterinary Medicine

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  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Auburn

  • Median 3-bed home $341k
  • Typical rent $1,658/mo
  • Residents' average commute 23 min
  • State income tax up to 7.2%

Zillow 3-bed ZHVI/ZORI 2026-08 · Census ACS 2023 5-year. City-level figures for Auburn; pay comparison uses the listing's gross annual figure. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Health and dental insurance
401(k)
CE allowance
Vacation time
Dues and liability coverage
Competitive signing bonus
Flexible 3 or 4-day work week