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Kindness Animal Hospital
Wheaton, Maryland

Experienced Veterinarian - Wheaton, MD

Veterinarian 8.8 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

Full-Time Veterinarian – Kindness Animal Hospital Kindness Animal Hospital is looking to grow our team with a compassionate, team-oriented experienced veterinarian to join our well-established, recently renovated practice in Wheaton, MD.

This is a great opportunity to step into a supportive environment where collaboration, mentorship, and work-life balance are prioritized, and leadership opportunity is available.

About Kindness Animal Hospital Our standalone hospital has proudly served the community for over 40 years and has been newly renovated within the past year. Inside, you’ll find:

  • 6 exam rooms (including a dedicated feline room)
  • A fully equipped surgical suite and dental area
  • A spacious treatment area with two wet tables

A Paper-lite Workflow for Efficiency and Ease

We are a 100% small animal practice (dogs & cats only) and pride ourselves on providing high-quality, comprehensive care. You’ll have access to modern tools and resources, including ultrasound, therapeutic laser, Cryo, and TonoPen. We also partner with visiting specialists in ultrasound, soft tissue surgery, and orthopedic surgery, allowing us to keep many advanced cases in-house. What a Day Looks Like with Us

  • Average of 14–15 patients per day
  • 30-minute appointment times
  • Surgery-focused day once per week (if desired)
  • Surgeons typically perform 3–4 procedures
  • Our Team Culture & ScheduleWe’ve built a diverse, collaborative team that genuinely enjoys working together.
  • 1.5 technicians per doctor
  • 4 RVTs on staff
  • Special interests include behavior certification and feline low-stress handling
  • 3 days of appointments + 1 surgery day per week

No After-hours or On-call Responsibilities

We’re committed to maintaining a healthy work-life balance while also giving back through community outreach and partnerships with organizations like GRREAT and MASTERS (Scottie 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

About Wheaton, MarylandWheaton, Maryland offers the perfect blend of convenience and character—just minutes from Washington, DC with easy access to the Metro, making commuting a breeze. Known for its cultural diversity, vibrant dining scene, and welcoming community, Wheaton also provides plenty of green space and outdoor activities, giving you the best of both city energy and suburban comfort.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, comprehensive medical and surgical care for small animals in a collaborative team environment. Manage a caseload of approximately 14-15 patients per day with a focus on efficiency and compassionate client communication.

Requirements

The position requires an experienced veterinarian with a focus on small animal practice. Candidates should be team-oriented and capable of performing routine surgeries and dental procedures.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSmall animal surgeryDentistryCryotherapyClinical examinationTeam collaborationPatient care

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, 60% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Experienced Veterinarian - Wheaton, MD at Kindness Animal Hospital a 8.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,132 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
83%
Sign-on bonus
67%
Relocation assistance
67%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.8
Among the best 10% of Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,132 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Wheaton

Median resident rent
$2,163/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Kindness Animal Hospital

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
401(k)
CE Days
Vacation
EAP