Veterinarian

Company: Kentlands Veterinary Hospital
Location: Gaithersburg
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

At Kentlands Veterinary Hospital in Gaithersburg, Maryland, we've been providing comprehensive veterinary care since 1997. Our services include wellness and preventive care, advanced diagnostics, surgical procedures, urgent care, and specialized treatments such as rehabilitation, acupuncture, chiropractic care, and herbal therapy. As an AAHA-accredited facility, we adhere to the highest standards in veterinary medicine, ensuring exceptional care for our patients.Our facility is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and surgical suites, enabling us to offer a wide range of services to our patients. We value mentorship and continuous learning, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances our ability to deliver exceptional care.Gaithersburg is a vibrant city offering a rich array of attractions. The RIO Washingtonian Center is a lakefront shopping, dining, and entertainment destination featuring a variety of stores, restaurants, and a picturesque walking path around the lake. For outdoor enthusiasts, Seneca Creek State Park offers over 6,300 acres of natural beauty, including Clopper Lake, hiking trails, and opportunities for boating and fishing. Additionally, the Gaithersburg Community Museum provides insights into the area's rich history and cultural heritage.If you're seeking to advance your veterinary career in a dynamic and engaging community, we invite you to consider Kentlands Veterinary Hospital. Our commitment to excellence in veterinary care, combined with the vibrant surroundings of Gaithersburg, makes this an ideal place to grow professionally while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle.*Veterinarian Role Requirements** Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university* Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which you are applying* Professional demeanor and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude* The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members* A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics* Proficiency in surgery is a plus*Veterinarian Role Responsibilities** Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.* Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet's problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.* Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.* Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine and attend Continuing Education meetings.* Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.*Your Benefits** Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year.* Relocation Assistance for Eligible Candidates* Maternity Leave* 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.)* High Producer Bonus* Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance* Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance* Long & Short-term Disability Insurance* Professional Liability Coverage* TeleDoc - Free Access 24/7* Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE)* Growth tracks for leadership development* Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced VeterinariansAdditionally, we invest in your well-being and growth through a variety of programs.*No Negative Accrual for DVMs*With a guaranteed base salary and the ability to earn additional income through production bonuses, you'll have the financial stability you deserve - no matter what. Slow days? Vacation? Maternity leave? No worries. Your base salary is always secure, giving you the peace of mind to focus on what really matters: providing exceptional care and living your best life.*High Producers Bonus*Eligible DVMs will earn a bonus payout of up to 10% additional production in the month after contract renewal. The bonus rate will be determined by their contracted production rate and the amount of excess production. Here, you can earn a greater share of the success you help create. And the sky is the limit!*Lead DVM Foundations*In your career, you learn how to practice great veterinary medicine. But, you don't always get opportunities to formally learn different aspects of leadership. SVP's Lead Doctor Foundations program is designed to fill this gap by investing in the growth of current and emerging leaders.*Doctor Mentorship Program*Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors! To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non-clinical soft skills. Build skills. Build confidence. Build relationships.*Clinical Tracks Program*Committed to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Anesthesiology, and Cardiology.*ABOUT SOUTHERN VETERINARY PARTNERS*Southern Veterinary Partners is a veterinarian-owned and managed network of animal hospitals with the common mission of providing best-in-class veterinary care with exceptional client experiences. We're based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization lives within the dedicated teams in our 400+ local animal hospitals across 26 states.At Southern Veterinary Partners, our WAG values-Work Together, Amaze, and Grow-drive our culture of meaningful partnerships. Collaboration and respect are the foundation of our success, enabling us to uncover solutions and opportunities that elevate the team and ensure everyone has the support they need to excel and have fun. Our mission is to amaze clients with exceptional veterinary care and personalized experiences while inspiring teammates to go the extra mile, always finding ways to say "yes" and treating others as we would like to be treated. We constantly seek to improve, proactively pursuing knowledge, new client engagement methods, and leadership development, making it more than just a job but a career.SVP provides integrated support, from HR, finance, and inventory management to marketing, recruiting, regional operational support, and more to our hospital teams. By leveraging our Home Office resources, the hospitals in our network are able to focus on the medicine and caring for their patients. Each day is truly a partnership (hence, the "P" in SVP).Our team's continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 10,000 teammates nationwide. The organization's success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #22 on Newsweek's "Most Loved Workplaces" list in 2023, including #1 in _all_ of healthcare.Apply today - we'd love to meet you!#FeaturedOpportunityJob Type: Full-timePay: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Referral program* Relocation assistance* Vision insuranceSupplemental Pay:* Bonus opportunitiesEducation:* Doctorate (Required)License/Certification:* License to Practice Veterinary Medicine (Required)Work Location: In person

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