Veterinarian - Auburn, ME
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Job Description
Who We Are
Auburn Animal Center, a well-established, community-oriented small animal practice in Auburn, Maine, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our team! This position is ideal for a veterinarian who values quality medicine, a supportive work environment, and a balanced schedule.
About Our Practice
At Auburn Animal Center, we focus exclusively on small animal medicine and provide comprehensive care. Our clinic features three exam rooms and one surgical suite, purposefully designed to prioritize medical services. There are no after-hours or on-call responsibilities.
Our team is collaborative, respectful, and focused on building long-term relationships with our clients and their pets. We value a calm, supportive culture—ideal for veterinarians who appreciate a more introverted, team-oriented environment.
Equipment & Technology
- We are equipped with the tools you need to practice modern veterinary medicine, including:
- Digital full-body radiography
- Digital dental radiography
- In-house ultrasound
- Idexx Lab
- Fantastic Microscope – we do a lot of cytology!
Auburn, ME
Tucked between Maine’s sparkling Mid-Coast and the adventure-packed Lakes & Mountains region, Auburn offers the perfect blend of small-city charm and outdoor thrill.
Whether you're a fan of hiking, carving fresh powder on ski slopes, paddling peaceful lakes, or biking through breathtaking scenery, Auburn puts it all within reach. Our vibrant downtown features locally owned shops, restaurants, and cafes with seasonal farmers markets and a focus on supporting small businesses.
When you’re ready for a taste of city life, Portland’s vibrant food, arts, and waterfront scene is just 45 minutes to the south. In Auburn, every season brings a new reason to explore.
Our Benefits Include
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance
- Paid time off, dues, and liability coverage
- 4 Day Work-Week Schedules, No On-Call, No Weekends
Ready to join us? If you’re looking for a fulfilling veterinary career in a beautiful, welcoming community, apply today! Auburn Animal Center is ready to support you every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive small animal medical care and perform surgical procedures within a collaborative team environment. Build long-term relationships with clients and their pets while maintaining high standards of veterinary medicine.
Requirements
The candidate must be a dedicated veterinarian capable of practicing modern medicine in a small animal clinic setting. A compassionate approach and the ability to work effectively within a team-oriented environment are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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, 74% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Auburn, ME at Auburn Animal Center a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,047 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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- No call
- No weekends
- No nights
Living in Auburn
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $341k
- Typical market rent
- $1,658/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 94.7
- State income tax
- Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.