Associate Veterinarian

Happy Tails Veterinary Hospital is looking for a new team member — and it could be YOU!

We are an AAHA-accredited, privately owned small animal hospital in Pasadena, MD, just minutes from beautiful Downs Park. We offer a mix of traditional and integrative veterinary care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets — including birds, reptiles, and small mammals.

We are currently seeking a General Practice Veterinarian to join our team. You should be comfortable working with dogs and cats, and if you do not have exotic animal experience, we require an interest in training in their care.

• Do you wish you had more time to spend with your clients and patients?
• Are you frustrated by having to rush through appointments or skip important details due to time constraints?
• Would you like to feel more connected to your local community?
• Do you enjoy diving deep into complex cases and practicing thoughtful, individualized medicine?

At Happy Tails, we understand that quality care takes time. That’s why we operate as a High‑Touch, Low‑Volume Hospital. This model prioritizes longer appointment times, robust diagnostics, and thorough client education — all to support meaningful, long‑term patient relationships.

We’re looking for someone who is less focused on the number of patients seen per day and more passionate about improving each patient’s quality and length of life. We want our next doctor to treat patients like family and enjoy the freedom to practice comprehensive medicine without feeling rushed.

We take your work‑life balance, professional development, and long‑term career goals seriously. Our culture is built on transparency, compassion, and personal responsibility.

• A competitive base salary of $100,000 to $150,000, based on experience, plus a production‑based model with no negative accrual
• Care First Blue Cross/Blue Shield health, dental, and vision insurance
• Simple IRA retirement plan with employer contributions (via Vanguard/Ascensus)
• Full payment of DVM and DEA licenses and relevant membership dues
• Flexible scheduling with your choice of: 3x12, 4x10, or 5x8 shifts
• A chance to build advanced surgical skills (e.g., splenectomy, GDV, gastropexy, exploratory, amputation, and more!)

• AI‑powered dictation software
• Digital full‑body radiography
• Two fully equipped surgical suites
• Advanced dental suite with digital dental X‑rays
• Full in‑house lab
• Cryotherapy equipment
• Color Doppler ultrasound, EKG, capnograph, and advanced monitoring tools
• Isolation exam rooms
• Two treatment areas and eight exam rooms (each with its own computer)
• CUBEX smart cabinet system for medication management
• Instinct EMR for a streamlined, automated workflow
• And more tools to make your job easier and more efficient

Job Type: Full‑time
Pay: $100,000–$150,000 base + production

Hours:

36–40 per week

• Loves educating clients and sees them as active partners in pet care
• Is confident (or eager to grow) in key clinical skills: wound repair, cytology, ultrasound (including FAST scans), surgery, and SOAP‑format records
• Has experience with — or interest in — Fear Free, AAHA, or Cat Friendly practices
• Is ready to learn hands‑on technical tasks like intubation, IV catheter placement, drug dosing, and restraint (we value veterinarians who pitch in!)
• Is excited to grow professionally and contribute ideas to the hospital’s success
• Believes that every team member — from kennel assistant to CSR — plays a vital role
• Is open to exploring holistic modalities like acupuncture, Chinese and herbal medicine, physical therapy, and therapeutic laser

Education:

DVM or equivalent (Required)
Licenses: DEA Certification for both Federal and Maryland State (Required)

Location:

In‑person in Pasadena, MD (Relocation required before start)