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General Practice 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, 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.
What We Offer:
We take your work-life balance, professional development, and long-term career goals seriously. Our culture is built on transparency, compassion, and personal responsibility.
We support YOU with:
- A competitive base salary of $100,000 to $150,000, based on experience, plus a production-based model with no negative accrual
- CareFirst BlueCross/BlueShield 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!)
Our Facility:
Our 5,700 sq ft hospital includes:
- 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
Our Ideal Candidate:
We’re looking for someone who:
- 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
Job Details:
- Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: $100,000–$150,000 base + production
- Hours: 36–40 per week
Benefits include:
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Employee discounts
- Professional development support
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
Education: DVM or equivalent (Required)
Licenses: DEA Certification (Required)
Location: In-person in Pasadena, MD (Relocation required before start)
Take your veterinarian externship at happy tails!
We want to teach the next generation of veterinarians!
Happy Tails Veterinary Hospital is open to any student, enrolled in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, who is seeking an externship to complete their academic requirements ALL YEAR ROUND! We look forward to providing you with the environment, equipment, and training needed to excel in the veterinary field!
Our hospital is equipped to…
- Perform routine wellness and urgent care for dogs, cats, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and birds
- Perform routine and complicated surgeries with full monitoring ability
- Perform dental cleanings and extractions with dental x-rays
- Process a variety of in-house lab testing for blood, urine, and cytologies
- Perform Therapy Laser, Acupuncture, Cryotherapy and Herbal Therapy treatments
- Capture high resolution digital radiographs
- Maintain paperless digital records
Your education is important to us!
Educating the next generation of veterinarians is a huge contribution to the success of the entire industry. If we can make it possible for you to be the best doctor you can be, then we will be your teaching hospital!
We believe in providing a hands-on approach to your training!
o You WILL be documenting chart notes for SOAPs and lab interpretations
o You WILL be examining and assisting in interpreting lab results for in clinic and referred tests
o You WILL be performing dental scalings and taking radiographs
o You WILL be taking part in conducting physical exams
o You WILL be observing and assisting with surgeries
o You WILL be doing anesthesia for surgery patients
o You WILL be communicating with owners
We will provide housing for you as well as transportation to and from the hospital if needed.
We can complete any paperwork necessary for you to pass your externship and will work directly with your professors to guarantee your success with us. Our knowledgeable and caring team is here to help you.
We are not accepting RVT externs or high school internships at this time at this time.
Work directly with patients and clients, which is how you'll best learn your craft