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Vet Cor
Lewiston, Maine

Veterinarian - Lewiston, ME

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-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 emergency and after-hours medical care for canines, felines, and occasional pocket pets. Collaborate with local veterinarians to ensure continuity of care for their patients.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary careCanine medicineFeline medicineClinical collaborationPatient assessmentMulti-doctor practice support

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, 90% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Maine?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$163k)442 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMaine index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Maine34 active3,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 90% no call · 90% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,266 in the last 30 days492 the 30 days before (+157%)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.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

7 jobs · 6 employers
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$75k
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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

33 jobs · 6 employers
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1-2
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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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Benefits & Perks

Generous Signing Bonus
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement Plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
CE allowance
Dues and liability coverage
Paid Time Off

Living in Lewiston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k
Typical market rent
$1,518/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.