Medical Veterinarian

Huffard Animal Hospital in Pasadena, MD, is looking

for an Associate Veterinarian to join their growing team! Snapshot

of Our Practice : Our motto is Compassion. Care. Commitment -

applicable to both our client / pet community and within our own team

Prioritization of the balance between providing exemplary

veterinary care to our community while safeguarding our own mental

health and work-life balance Colleagues include

experienced / established veterinarians alongside more recently

graduated doctors, thereby providing access to both tried-and-true

medicine and techniques as well as cutting-edge

recommendations—truly the best of both worlds Collaborative

approach among our doctors that extends from case load and

problem-solving to last-minute schedule adjustments / trades, as

needed Our practice is a well-established and dynamic small animal

hospital located between the Baltimore and Annapolis metropolitan

areas. We are seeking a proficient veterinarian interested in

practicing quality medicine among a team of friendly, professional,

and fun-loving staff! At Huffard Animal Hospital, we pride

ourselves on being a diverse mixture of respected and reputable

doctors / staff as well as fresh team members enthusiastically at the

start of their careers. In addition to providing a high standard of

care, it is important to our team that prospective candidates show

willingness to laugh at the sillies, share comfort during the tough

times, and help the team continue to advance our skills, knowledge,

and capabilities. About the Opportunity : Combination of general

practice caseload (scheduled wellness visits, sick / injured

appointments, and surgeries / dentals) as well as a limited quota of

same-day-sick visits shared daily among the doctoral team "Flex

Hour" daily on weekdays as a buffer that is free from scheduled

appointments – this helps ensure lunch is eaten, the workload

remains contained within reasonable working hours, and that nursing

mothers can be confident they will have time to tend to their needs

Access to several local emergency hospitals / specialty practices for

case transfer, discussion, and guidance Full-time preferred,

part-time considered Alternating A / B type of schedule A : 2 day

shifts 8a-3p (one of these to be surgical / dental) 2 evening shifts

12p-8p (one with on-call overnight for any previously admitted

pets) B : 2 day shifts 8a-3p (one of these to be surgical / dental) 1

evening shift 12p-8p (with on-call overnight for any previously

admitted pets) Saturday 9a-3p o Roughly one Sunday every 6 weeks

on-call for any pets already in the hospital- we do not admit any

cases into the hospital outside of normal business hours, so being

on-call only applies to previously admitted pets o Rotating and

randomly assigned holiday on-call for any previously admitted pets

o Schedules are predictable and posted 3 months in advance to help

with planning for vacation, personal appointments, or other time

off; holiday on-call assignments are provided at the end of the

summer for the next calendar year Our 3,500 square foot facility

includes : Eight exam rooms equipped individually with computer,

vaccine refrigerators, and supplies Separate dedicated room for

hospital / surgical / dental discharges Two full surgery suites with

anesthesia monitoring equipment Dental suite with digital dental

radiography and ultrasonic scaling / handpiece machine Pharmacy- Rx

options include in-hospital, an online pharmacy, or as a written Rx

for owners to submit elsewhere Isolation Ward ICU with separate,

quieter area for feline or more nervous patients CO2 Cutting Laser

Digital Radiography with cloud-based image storage Ultrasound

machine with cloud-based image storage IDEXX in-house laboratory

equipment Dedicated "room technicians" to facilitate gathering

medical history / intake, assistance during the visit, and in-room

invoicing / payment Paper-light practice utilizing conventional phone

and electronic communication methods (text, email) Shared DVM

office for effortless collaboration and case review Spacious,

well-lit waiting room for clients with separate area for feline

patients Open concept treatment area with adjacent pre-operative

alcove Boarding area with access to dedicated playroom, kitchen,

and bathing room We offer : $115,000 - $140,000 base salary, varying

with experience Full health insurance Paid parental leave Life

Insurance (to include short / long-term disability) Liability

Insurance (100% Coverage) 401(k) with match Vacation & Sick

Time CE days & Allowance Paid MD State Licenses (to include

CDS) and professional dues / fees (to include AVMA, MDVMA, DEA, VIN,

Plumb's, and VETgirl) 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. At NVA, we're committed to your

professional growth. We support your entire career journey,

offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership. 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. NVA is an Equal

Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national

origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic

information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance,

Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any

other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for

employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and

conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable

regulation.