Associate Veterinarian :: Small Animal, Large Animal, or Mixed Practice
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- Full-Time
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- Weekends
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Job Description
Description
Tidewater Veterinary Hospital, LLC | St. Mary's County, Maryland
Nestled in scenic and historic St. Mary's County, Maryland, Tidewater Veterinary Hospital, LLC is seeking a compassionate veterinarian to join our well-established, highly regarded mixed-animal practice. We welcome applicants interested in small-animal, large-animal, or mixed-animal medicine, with flexible part-time and full-time opportunities available.
At Tidewater Veterinary Hospital, LLC, you'll have the freedom to focus on the medicine you enjoy most while becoming part of a busy, collaborative practice known for exceptional patient care and lasting client relationships. Whether your passion is companion animals, farm calls, or a combination of both, we can tailor your caseload to match your interests and strengths.
Our hospital has been freshly renovated and is equipped with modern medical technology to support high-quality, efficient patient care. We believe excellent medicine begins with a strong team, and we have cultivated a culture where veterinarians and staff genuinely support one another while delivering the highest standard of compassionate care for our patients and exceptional service to their owners.
We offer a competitive ProSal compensation package with no negative accrual and reasonable production targets, allowing you to build a rewarding and sustainable career with confidence. Sign-on bonus available.
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support both your professional growth and personal well-being and includes:
- Retirement plan with 401(k) and profit sharing
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability and professional liability insurance
- Paid dues and license fees
- Continuing education budget and paid continuing education time
- Paid holidays and time off
- Flexible time off to support work-life balance
- Large-animal vehicle for ambulatory veterinarians
- Generous employee pet benefits
- And more!
Beyond the hospital, you'll enjoy life in one of Maryland's most beautiful regions. St. Mary's County offers waterfront living, rich history, vibrant communities, excellent schools, and easy access to Washington, D. C., Annapolis, and Virginia—providing an exceptional quality of life both professionally and personally.
Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or a recent graduate seeking mentorship, we'd love to hear from you.
Come build the career you've always envisioned—doing the work you love with a team that shares your passion for exceptional veterinary medicine. We look forward to welcoming you to Tidewater Veterinary Hospital.
Requirements
Qualifications Required
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD) degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine.
- Eligibility for or current licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Maryland.
- Commitment to practicing high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine.
- Strong clinical judgment and dedication to lifelong learning.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate openly, honestly, professionally, and empathetically with clients and colleagues.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work with humility, respect, and accountability.
- Personal integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to doing the right thing—even when no one is watching.
A genuine desire to provide the highest standard of compassionate care for patients and exceptional service to their owners.
- Preferred
- Interest in small-animal, large-animal, or mixed-animal practice.
- Surgical and medical experience appropriate to your interests and level of experience.
- Enthusiasm for continuing education and professional growth.
A positive, encouraging attitude that strengthens the team and contributes to a workplace where everyone can thrive.
A desire to mentor others, be mentored, and help foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical and surgical care for small and large animals in a collaborative mixed-practice environment. Build lasting client relationships and deliver compassionate service to pet and livestock owners.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In Maryland, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$168k (14 salary observations; 55 listings), vs ~$142k nationally (313 salary observations; 2,301 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 88% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% 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)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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