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BluePearl Vet
Frederick, Maryland

Urgent Care Veterinarian

Veterinarian Above average in Urgent Care (Veterinary)No nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$109k-$137k

Listing transparency4 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

VetUrgency, a BluePearl Veterinary Partners hospital in Frederick, MD, is seeking a Full-Time Urgent Care Veterinarian to join our collaborative, well-equipped hospital supported by an experienced and skilled clinical team.

  • At a Glance
  • Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 6pm-12am, & Sunday 12pm-12am
  • Pay Range: $108,680 – $136,840+ base salary plus quarterly production (no negative accrual)

About VetUrgency

VetUrgency is designed specifically for urgent care medicine focused on evenings and weekends, providing high-quality, compassionate, timely care while helping reduce the stress, wait times, and cost often associated with traditional emergency hospitals.

  • We deliver a streamlined, supportive model of care without compromising clinical excellence.
  • At VetUrgency, you’ll find a practice designed to support both exceptional medicine and sustainable careers:
  • No primary care cases
  • No overnights
  • No holidays
  • No inherited inpatient caseload waiting at shift start
  • Experienced RVTs and Advanced Patient Care Associates on every shift
  • Strong, collaborative clinical culture focused on teamwork and efficiency

We are proud to serve the Frederick community with a high level of care backed by the resources of BluePearl and Mars Veterinary Health.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide urgent care evaluation and treatment for same-day and walk-in patients
  • Work closely with a skilled technical and support team
  • Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners regarding diagnosis and treatment plans
  • Utilize advanced diagnostics including digital radiology, ultrasound, and full in-house lab services

Collaborate with specialists across the BluePearl network as needed, including on-demand access to boarded criticalists

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with quarterly production bonus (no negative accrual)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
  • Parental leave benefits
  • Annual CE stipend + continuing education opportunities
  • Free RECOVER CPR certification training
  • Employee Assistance Program (3 free visits) + Lyra mental health support (12 free coaching sessions)
  • Access to BluePearl Library (2,000+ journals), BluePearl Science, and BluePearl University
  • Discounts on pet care, supplies, travel, electronics, and more
  • Free VetGirl, VetFolio, Vet Team Training memberships + discounted VIN access
  • Annual uniform allowance
  • Participation in BluePearl Cares (501(c)(3) nonprofit initiative)
  • About Frederick, MD

Frederick offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and metropolitan access—located less than an hour from Washington, D. C., Baltimore, and Gettysburg.

The area features scenic mountain views, wineries, orchards, and a vibrant downtown filled with over 200 shops, restaurants, breweries, and cultural attractions. Whether you enjoy outdoor adventure, historic landmarks, or a thriving food and arts scene, Frederick offers something for everyone.

Why BluePearl? Because it is an exceptional place to work!

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Provide urgent care evaluation and treatment for same-day and walk-in patients while collaborating with a skilled technical team. Communicate diagnosis and treatment plans clearly to pet owners and utilize advanced diagnostic tools.

Requirements

The candidate must be a qualified veterinarian capable of handling urgent care cases without primary care or overnight responsibilities. Ability to collaborate with specialists and technical staff is essential.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningClient CommunicationCollaborative CareEmergency MedicineVeterinary Diagnostics

Urgent Care Career Context

In Maryland, the Veterinarian weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$156k (20 salary observations; 79 listings), vs ~$146k nationally (446 salary observations; 3,065 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 85% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Urgent Care (Veterinary)

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Frederick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$421k
Typical market rent
$2,182/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Quarterly production bonus (no negative accrual)
401(k) with employer match
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Parental leave benefits
Annual CE stipend
Free RECOVER CPR certification training
Employee Assistance Program
Lyra mental health support