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Gray, Maine

Veterinarian |Gray, ME

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$200K

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Gray Animal Center, a CareVet partner, is seeking a dynamic experienced veterinarian to be part of a collaborative and tenured team in Gray, ME!

What would you do with $200k? Looking for a bigger bonus up front or a higher minimum base? It is YOUR choice! CareVet is offering a guaranteed base and bonus combination of $200k in your first year with Our Family Vet as a full time DVM team member.

This opportunity is for an experienced veterinarian and full time doctor. In addition to our customizable compensation package, this position offers a production bonus plan, clinical support, schedule flexibility, 401k match, access to our vacation plan, and "true" paid time off.

About the Community

Gray is a charming town in Cumberland County, Maine, located approximately 17 miles north of Portland and 20 miles south of Lewiston.

Often dubbed the “Crossroads of Maine,” Gray is uniquely positioned at the intersection of five major state highways and Maine Turnpike exit 63, making it a convenient gateway to both urban and rural attractions. Gray offers a blend of rural tranquility and suburban convenience.

With its proximity to Portland and Lewiston, residents enjoy access to urban amenities while residing in a peaceful, nature-rich environment. The town's motto, "At the Heart of It All," reflects its central location and the diverse opportunities it provides for both residents and visitors.

CareVet Offers You

  • Six figure starting salary plus production
  • Lucrative Equity Bonus Package or option for cash Signing Bonus
  • No negative accrual
  • Schedule flexibility
  • Paid time off
  • Access to CareVet's vacation program
  • Student loan assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 100% paid life and disability insurance

Paid Time and Allowance for Professional Development

For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage!

Responsibilities

  • Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
  • Treat and dress wounds
  • Perform surgery on animals
  • Test for and vaccinate against diseases
  • Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
  • Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
  • Prescribe medication
  • Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
  • Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
  • Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
  • Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
  • Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
  • Strong fondness and understanding of animals
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of animal behavior
  • Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

How to Apply

To learn more about this position, please contact Chelsea Haverfield at (636) 373-1181, or by email at chaverfield@carevethealth.com. Apply directly by clicking the link below.

About the Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets. Our holistic approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, veterinarians, patients and community. Learn more about CareVet at carevethealth.com.

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Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Animal diagnosisVaccinationWound careMedical equipment operationClient communicationPrescription managementAnimal handlingDecision making under pressureAnimal behavior knowledge

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, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

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<$145k
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$150k
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$160k
3
$175k-190k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 10 employers

Sign-on bonus
100% this job
401k / retirement match
82% this job
Relocation assistance
82%
CME allowance
64%
Loan repayment
18% this job

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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 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Gray

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$535k
Typical market rent
$2,075/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.9
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Portland-South Portland, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About CareVet Health

Veterinary Services
St. Louis, Missouri
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Six figure starting salary plus production
Equity Bonus Package or cash Signing Bonus
No negative accrual
Schedule flexibility
Paid time off
Access to vacation program
Student loan assistance
Paid parental leave