West Frederick Veterinary Hospital, a four doctor AAHA-accredited hospital located in Frederick, MD (an hour from Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, MD), is seeking an Associate Veterinarian who shares our passion for pets and their families. Our mission is to provide outstanding medical and surgical care to our patients, as well as, an excellent client experience to their families. We focus on work, life, and family balance, with no on-call duties as after-hours emergencies are referred to a local ER.
We are proud to have been an AAHA accredited hospital for more than 30 years!
If you love being around animals and people committed to offering them the best possible healthcare, we want to meet you!
As part of the PetWell team, we have access to veterinary professionals both locally and nationally, ranging in experience and skillset who are willing and committed to seeing growth for their peers. The support structure offers additional resources for medical cases, management issues, and cultural topics.
If you love being around animals and people committed to offering them the best possible healthcare, we want to meet you!
Our clinic treats mostly dogs and cats. Your day-to-day as an Associate Veterinarian at West Frederick includes;
general practice,
well and non-well case work-ups,
a reasonable surgical caseload (spays, neuters, soft tissue, and other types),
dentistry.
We offer;
in-house labs,
ultrasound,
therapeutic laser,
electrocautery,
tonometry,
digital dental radiography,
digital radiography with separate dental and surgical suites.
The practice sees a range of cases, from wellness visits to complex workups. As a group, we pride ourselves on excellent teamwork, collaboration on cases, and continuity of care.
Our doctors are always looking for more ways in which to serve their community. We are open to all ideas! This hospital has room to enhance our services. Are you interested in:
pocket pets (such as ferrets, rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs)
Qualifications
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
State license
DEA license
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions using simple language.
Availability for weekend shifts
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
As an employee, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, training, and career growth opportunities.
Benefits include but not limited to:
Mentorship / Training
Work-Life-Family (Flexible) scheduling
Competitive Compensation Plans
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Paid licensing fees, CE's and professional dues
Insurance: Medical, vision, dental, and more
Paid-time off
About the Employer: This hospital is owned and operated by NVA. At our hospitals, our Veterinarians make decisions about medicine and treatment choices.
Internal Number: 6283
About National Veterinary Associates (NVA)
The veterinary profession isn’t like any other—it’s the only field predicated on the love of a patient who can’t tell you what’s hurting and can only look to you for help. It takes a special kind of person to do that job, or the jobs supporting that job. NVA doesn’t create those special people—we find them, cultivate them, and give them resources and opportunities to do what only they can do. Whether treating patients, managing a pet resort, or serving hospitals from NVA’s Support Center, NVA’s animal professionals are caring people, united by a love of animals. NVA is proud to honor that connection and is committed to serving our team members by providing them with the tools, support, and freedom to be the professionals they’ve always wanted to be.