Urgent Care Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$109k-$137k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
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
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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