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Heart + Paw
Berlin, Maryland

Associate Veterinarian

Veterinarian Above average in Veterinary MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125,000—$160,000 USD

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

Job Description

Sign-on Bonus + Relocation Assistance available!

Relocation Available 

Are you passionate about delivering top-notch veterinary care to pets and their
families? Do you excel in a supportive, growth-oriented environment that values
collaboration, professional development, and personal fulfillment? As part of
the Heart + Paw family, you’ll benefit from the resources and guidance of our
veterinary-led support team, passionate about helping you advance at every
career stage. Our veterinary center is ideal for veterinarians who prioritize
client-centered care, value the human-animal bond, embrace low-stress handling
techniques, and are committed to making a positive impact in their communities.
This is petcare reimagined®.

What Makes Our Center Unique

* Veterinarian-Led Support: Receive ongoing mentorship and resources from our
veterinarian-led team, ensuring the tools you need to thrive.
* Career Freedom: With no non-compete requirement, you’re free to shape your
career journey. Enjoy the autonomy to customize your practice style,
schedule, and professional goals, with support from our leadership.
* Collaborative, Positive Culture: Join a workplace that values teamwork,
fosters personal and professional growth, and listens to your needs.
* Leading-Edge Technology + Resources: Work with advanced tools and resources
to deliver exceptional care and enhance your skills.
* Competitive Compensation + Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package
and competitive salary designed to support you.

Key Responsibilities for the Associate Veterinarian

* Practice high-quality veterinary medicine focused on client-centered,
proactive preventive care.
* Collaborate with the Partner Doctor and Heart + Paw leadership to achieve the
clinic’s vision.
* Champion the Heart + Paw brand and services, acting as a positive role model.
* Maintain and operate all clinic equipment efficiently, contributing to a
productive environment.
* Support local marketing efforts and build meaningful connections within the
community.
* Adhere to veterinary laws, regulations, and Heart + Paw’s high-quality
standards.

Qualifications

* DVM or equivalent veterinary licensure, in good standing with the applicable
state board.
* 2+ years of clinical experience preferred though new graduates are encouraged
to apply.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach
to building a loyal client base.
* Enthusiastic about leveraging technology to advance veterinary care and
improve client/pet experiences.
* Highly collaborative, adaptable, and ready to learn.
* Fear Free or HABRI certification is a plus (or a willingness to achieve
certification).

About Heart + Paw

Heart + Paw was founded on the belief that veterinary professionals deserve a
workplace where they can thrive and be happy, healthy, and successful. We’re
committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment where all
veterinarians can reach their full potential.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to excel in a role where your skills are appreciated, your
career growth is supported, and your impact on pets and families is profound, we
invite you to apply to join the Heart + Paw team. Start your rewarding career
journey with us!

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The pay range reflects the anticipated base pay for this position and is
determined based on experience, skill set, location and other factors.

Pay Range

$125,000—$160,000 USD

About Heart + PAW

Founded on the belief that veterinary professionals deserve a workplace where
they can thrive and be happy, healthy, and successful, Heart + Paw
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offers full-service veterinary centers that are reimagining pet care in every
way, providing state-of-the-art care that today's pet parents expect. We’re
committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment where all team
members can reach their full potential. From routine wellness, dental care,
radiology, and surgeries to grooming and daycare, all pets are treated with a
low stress approach. Heart + Paw incorporates advanced technologies,
top-of-the-line amenities, equipment selected based on years of practice and
research, and a fresh philosophy for pets, pet parents and our team. This is
petcare reimagined®.

To learn more, visit Heart + Paw online at heartandpaw.com
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or follow Heart + Paw on Instagram
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Heart + Paw is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an
equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity
or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age,
or veteran status. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to
apply.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will practice high-quality veterinary medicine with a focus on client-centered, proactive preventive care, while collaborating with leadership to achieve the clinic's vision. Key duties include championing the brand, maintaining equipment, supporting local marketing, and adhering to all legal and quality standards.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Brand ChampioningEquipment OperationMarketing SupportRegulatory AdherenceTechnology UtilizationAdaptabilityFear Free Certification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian at Heart + Paw a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,953 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

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 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 63% 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)), so the posted ~$143k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k 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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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Veterinary Medicine

Living in Berlin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$415k
Typical market rent
$2,236/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
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.

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

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About Heart + Paw

Veterinary Services
Greater Philadelphia Area
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
No Non-Compete
Mentorship
Career Freedom
Collaborative Culture
Leading-Edge Technology
Competitive Compensation