Veterinarian - Lewiston, ME

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time or Part-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Who We Are

Are you passionate about emergency medicine and ready to make an impact on the lives of pets in need? Animal Emergency Clinic of Mid-Maine is looking for a full-time or part-time veterinarian to join our busy, multi-doctor practice in Lewiston, Maine. We offer a dynamic work environment, supportive colleagues, and the opportunity to provide exceptional after-hours care to our community's pets.

Why Join Us?

Supportive Team of "Super Techs": Our highly skilled and dedicated veterinary technicians are true partners in providing top-notch care, offering you the support needed to focus on what you do best.

Collaborative Atmosphere: We work closely with local veterinarians to provide emergency and after-hours care for their patients, primarily canines and felines, with occasional pocket pets.

Flexible Shifts: Work evenings from 5pm to midnight or 1am during the week, with the possibility of rotating weekend hours—perfect for veterinarians looking for part-time flexibility.

Positive, Wellbeing-Focused Culture: We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and healthy work environment where everyone’s wellbeing is a priority.

About Lewiston, ME

Lewiston is Maine’s second-largest city, offering the perfect blend of urban convenience and outdoor beauty. Located between Augusta and Portland, Lewiston is:

  • Home to diverse restaurants, entertainment options, and breathtaking greenspaces.
  • Just a short drive from the stunning Maine coastline.
  • A great place for those who appreciate both city amenities and outdoor adventures.

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

If you're ready to join a passionate team that values quality care and a positive work environment, we’d love to hear from you. Get the conversation started by applying today!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality emergency and after-hours veterinary care for canines, felines, and pocket pets. Collaborate with local veterinary practices to ensure seamless patient care and support the clinic's medical team.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed veterinarians passionate about emergency medicine. The role requires the ability to work evening and rotating weekend shifts in a fast-paced, multi-doctor practice environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Canine CareFeline CareClinical CollaborationPatient AssessmentSurgical AssistanceDiagnostic SupportClient CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Emergency Veterinary Medicine Career Context

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

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

15 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs

3
<$135k
2
$140k
4
$150k-165k
1
$170k
2
$180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

Sign-on bonus
92% this job
401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
75% this job
Relocation assistance
67%
Loan repayment
25%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,436 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Lewiston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$307k
Typical market rent
$1,471/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 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.

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About Animal Emergency Clinic of Mid-Maine

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Generous signing bonus
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
CE allowance