Veterinarian - Rockport, ME

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

PenBay Veterinary Associates is seeking an experienced full-time veterinarian to join our compassionate and dedicated team in beautiful Rockport, Maine. We are seeking a veterinarian who enjoys both medicine and surgery and is eager to become an integral part of a close-knit practice. Surgery is a required component of this position.

If you're looking for an opportunity to practice high-quality medicine in a welcoming coastal community, we'd love to hear from you.

About Our Practice

PenBay Veterinary Associates is a small, independently operated veterinary clinic housed in a charming, renovated former home and business. Our intimate setting allows us to provide personalized care while building strong relationships with our clients and patients.

We primarily serve dogs and cats, with occasional care for pocket pets. Our team embraces a fear-free approach to patient care, focusing on reducing stress while delivering exceptional medical services. We are committed to providing attentive, individualized care and maintaining strong partnerships with pet owners throughout every stage of their pets' lives.

Our Facility Includes

  • Two exam rooms
  • Dedicated operating room
  • Digital radiology suite
  • Treatment area
  • Dental radiography
  • Ultrasound
  • Surgical laser
  • Therapy laser
  • Small kennel ward with additional large kennels

Why Rockport?

Located in the heart of Maine's stunning Midcoast region, Rockport offers an exceptional quality of life with breathtaking coastal scenery and endless recreational opportunities.

The Camden-Rockland area is one of Maine's most desirable destinations. The area offers world-class boating and sailing, miles of hiking and outdoor recreation, coastal landscapes, art museums and galleries, historic attractions, including transportation museums, nearby skiing and winter recreation, exceptional dining, shopping, and community events.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you both professionally and personally:

  • Competitive Salary and 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

At PenBay Veterinary Associates, you'll have the opportunity to practice meaningful medicine in a supportive, community-focused environment while enjoying all that Midcoast Maine has to offer.

If you are someone who is interested in taking the next step in your career, there may be an opportunity to lead our team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical and surgical care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets in a compassionate, fear-free environment. Build strong relationships with clients and maintain a collaborative, supportive team dynamic.

Requirements

The candidate must be an experienced veterinarian capable of performing surgery and providing comprehensive medical services. A commitment to personalized, fear-free patient care and strong interpersonal skills are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSmall animal careClient communicationTeam leadership

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.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
25%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,047 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rockport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$613k
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

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

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About PenBay Veterinary Associates

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Signing Bonus
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
CE Allowance