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Vet Evolve
Annapolis, Maryland

Associate Veterinarian - Hoffman Animal Hospital

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Job Description

Who Is VetEvolve?

VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique. We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams.

Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.

Associate Veterinarian | Hoffman Animal Hospital | Annapolis, Maryland

Position Summary

The primary purpose and function of the Associate Veterinarian is to provide the highest quality of veterinary care and exceptional client service.

The Associate Veterinarian advocates for pets and their quality of life; builds a long term bonding relationship with clients; contributes to the development and maintenance of the human-pet bond; and educates clients on all aspects of pet health.

This role partners with the Practice Manager as a driving force in support of a positive, high-performing culture that aligns with VetEvolve’s guiding principles of Care First, Better Together, Grow Forward, and Own It.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide consistent high-quality care and exceptional service to pets and clients while maximizing efficiency, productivity and profitability.

Practice veterinary medicine in a manner compliant with the State Veterinary Practice Act, Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws. Ensure appropriate medical record documentation and maintain complete medical records that meet practice quality control guidelines.

Perform complete diagnostic workups, establish accurate histories and physical exams, develop thorough treatment plans, and deliver appropriate urgent, preventive, and ongoing care.

Prescribe and administer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies as appropriate; perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments using standard protocols, instruments, and equipment.

Effectively communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and home care instructions to clients and the veterinary medical team; address and resolve client concerns.

Promote the safety of pets, clients, and team members by ensuring safe restraint techniques, adherence to practice guidelines, and maintaining clean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and laboratory areas.

  • Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and gain their trust and compliance.
  • Attend department and team meetings, both in person and virtually, to stay informed, collaborate effectively, and support broader practice alignment.
  • Demonstrate integrity, ethics, and embody VetEvolve’s core values of Service, Evolve, and Trust.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent, with an active or eligible state license.
  • Minimum X years of clinical experience preferred.
  • Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
  • Collaborates effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.
  • Commitment to maintaining professional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
  • Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
  • Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to employee assistance program.

Hours

Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations.

Ready to Learn More?

We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian is responsible for providing high-quality veterinary care, performing diagnostic workups, and conducting surgical and dental procedures. They must also build strong client relationships, maintain accurate medical records, and contribute to a positive, high-performing hospital culture.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Client communicationAnimal handlingPreventive careTreatment planningSafety protocols

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, 2% are remote, 88% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Maryland?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $133k (middle half $111k–$145k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMaryland index 105.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Maryland52 active3,191 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 88% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,004 in the last 30 days502 the 30 days before (+100%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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About Vet Evolve

Veterinary Services
Richmond , VA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program
Mentorship program for new graduates

Living in Annapolis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$583k
Typical market rent
$2,344/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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