Veterinarian – General Practice

Belair Veterinary Hospitalis looking for an Associate Veterinarian! We are a progressive client & pet-tailored, 4 DVM practice located just a few minutes outside of Washington DC, and are looking to expand our team to accommodate our growing clientele. We have a collaborative team approach to practicing medicine with a reputation of high standard care in our community. Our veterinarians and staff are passionate about veterinary medicine, continuous learning, and client service—and we look for those attributes in all our candidates.

Our 3,500 square foot facility includes a full surgery suite, dental suite, treatment area, and pharmacy. 8 Veterinary Technicians/Assistants (with combined experience of over 60 years), 4 Client Care Representatives, and Hospital Manager completes our tight-knit team. We see small animals and exotics and we’ve been serving our community for over 40 years!

Our diagnostic capabilities include digital radiography, digital dental radiology, ultrasound, and in-house blood machines.

We focus on work, life, and family balance. Our practice is closed on Sundays, and our DVMs do not have on-call and no after-hour emergency care as cases are referred to a local ER. Our practice closes by 6pm Tuesday-Friday and 1pm on Saturdays. We prioritize having consistent schedules with our DVMs while also having flexible PTO.

This position is full-time, with ~4 shifts a week and rotating Saturdays (no on-call).

Belair Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital. We provide comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care to dogs and cats as well as exotics such as birds, reptiles and rodents.

• Highly competitive base salary + production bonuses
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• Life Insurance, Short term/Long Term Disability
• Covered 100% liability insurance
• Vacation and sick time
• CE days and allowance
• Paid State License and DEA
• Employee Pet Care Discount

We’re located in Prince George’s County, between Washington, DC and Annapolis, MD. In addition to the myriad sites in DC and the picturesque waterfront city of Annapolis, we’re home to NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, the Washington Commanders, Andrews Air Force Base, the University of Maryland, Bowie State University, Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, National Agricultural Library, and the USDA’s Agricultural Research Center.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all.

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NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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