Veterinarian - Poland, ME
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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 care to small animals within a collaborative practice environment. Perform routine examinations, surgeries, and dental procedures while utilizing modern diagnostic equipment.
Requirements
The position is open to both new graduates and experienced veterinarians. Candidates must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine.
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, 94% have no call, 90% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$163k)442 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Maine index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Maine | 34 active | 3,325 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 94% no call · 90% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,266 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+157%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Poland, ME at Vet Cor a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
About Vet Cor
Benefits & Perks
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 (Sep 2026).
BEA 2024 · Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.