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Veterinarian- The Village Vet! Up to $75k Sign On Bonus!
Overview
As a veterinarian at Heartland Veterinary Partners, you will provide quality care to patients and empathetic service to clients. You will partner with other veterinarians, technicians, and client service representatives to operate as an efficient and productive team.
Success in this role takes a collaborative mindset while operating as an independent branch of Heartland. This is an opportunity to expand your skillset while using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills and passion for patient care to build a productive and rewarding career.
When you join us, you will make a real difference in the lives of our patients and clients. You will also become a valued member of our team and contribute to the success of our practice.
Job Details
Position Purpose:
Find Your People, Not Just Your Practice
Up to $75k Sign-On Bonus
At The Village Vet, we believe great medicine starts with great people—and that work should feel like more than just a job. If you’re looking for a place where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your team genuinely feels like a second family… you may have just found it.
Who We Are
We’re a tight-knit, deeply connected team in North Baltimore that shows up for each other as much as we do for our patients. Our culture is built on trust, respect, and celebrating what makes each person unique. Just a shared commitment to practicing thoughtful, high-quality medicine while creating a workplace people want to be part of.
Our hospital is fully equipped for comprehensive care—from wellness visits to advanced diagnostics and surgery—with the tools and support you need to do your best work. And with exciting plans for continued growth, you’ll be part of something that’s evolving in all the right ways.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Mentorship That Actually Mentors
New grad? You’ll be supported from day one with structured, hands-on guidance, including surgical training and advanced ultrasound experience. You won’t be left to “figure it out”—we’ve got you. - A Team That Feels Like Home
Our staff is experienced, collaborative, and genuinely kind. We lean on each other, learn from each other, and celebrate wins—big and small—together. - Work-Life Balance Is Real Here
A consistent 4-day work week, no weekends, and 30-minute appointments mean you can practice quality medicine and have a life outside the clinic. - Grow Your Skills, Your Way
Interested in surgery? Dentistry? You’ll have daily opportunities to build and refine your skills with the support of a team that wants to see you succeed. - Modern Medicine, Thoughtfully Practiced
Digital radiographs (full-body and dental), ultrasound, surgical lasers, and more—everything you need to provide exceptional care in a setting that values doing things right.
Who You Are
- A DVM who leads with compassion and curiosity
- A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships with clients
- Interested in dentistry and/or soft tissue surgery (or eager to learn!)
- A team player who values collaboration over competition
- New graduate or experienced veterinarian—both are warmly welcomed
Life in Baltimore
Our location offers the perfect blend of city energy and neighborhood charm. You’ll be close to parks, trails, great food, and vibrant local culture—all within a welcoming, community-focused area. Whether you’re exploring the outdoors or enjoying the local social scene, there’s something here for you.
Ready to find your people? Let’s talk.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Benefits Offered:
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Relocation assistance available
Pay Range:
USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.Success Profile
We’re looking for passionate vets with the following traits:
- Adaptable
- Compassionate
- Communicator
- Critical Thinker
- Collaborative
- Empathetic
Culture
At Heartland Veterinary Partners, we believe that prioritizing care for veterinarians enables them to prioritize care for their patients. We offer several benefits and support programs to help veterinarians succeed, including:
Mentorship
We provide access to experienced mentors who can help our partners hone their craft and develop their skills, regardless of where they are in their career journey.
Choose Your Setting
We have practices in many states across the country with diverse settings and focuses, so our veterinarians can choose the environment that is best for them.
Work-Life Balance
We understand that our veterinarians have lives outside of the practice, and we are committed to helping them achieve balance.
Authentic Autonomy
Each practice is led locally, and we empower our teams to make all the clinical and inventory decisions to best meet the needs of the community they serve.
Support When it Matters Most
We support our veterinarians at every stage of their careers, from new graduates to experienced practitioners.
Career Path
New Graduate
This is your first veterinary role after school. You’re getting your feet wet and putting that education to work gaining the experience you need to become the vet you know you can be.
Clinically Confident
You’ve been here a while and have your feet under you. You still have plenty of learning and growing to do, but you’re well on your way.
Learning to Lead
Thanks to your experience and dedication, you’ve earned the trust and respect of your community and established yourself as an example for other vets to follow.
“I love working at a Heartland-owned practice. They let us be ourselves with the support of a corporation. My relationship with our regional director is genuine and supportive. It’s obvious anytime company leadership addresses the practices that they genuinely care about our wellbeing and make decisions with our best interests in mind. We are extremely lucky to work for a company this down to earth.”
- Dr. Alexandra Carter, Managing DVM
Rewards
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Generous Vacation Time
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Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits
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Flexible Scheduling
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401(k) and Roth(k) with match
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Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
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Relocation Assistance
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