Veterinarian

Company: National Veterinary Associates
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: January 8, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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/ncommunity and within our own team - Prioritization of the balance between providing/nexemplary veterinary care to our community while safeguarding our own mental/nhealth and work-life balance - Colleagues include experienced/established/nveterinarians alongside more recently graduated doctors, thereby providing/naccess to both tried-and-true medicine and techniques as well as cutting-edge/nrecommendations—truly the best of both worlds - Collaborative approach among our doctors that/nextends from case load and problem-solving to last-minute schedule/nadjustments/trades, as needed /n Our practice is a/nwell-established and dynamic small animal hospital located between the/nBaltimore and Annapolis metropolitan areas. We are seeking a proficient/nveterinarian interested in practicing quality medicine among a team of/nfriendly, professional, and fun-loving staff! At Huffard Animal Hospital, we/npride ourselves on being a diverse mixture of respected and reputable/ndoctors/staff as well as fresh team members enthusiastically at the start of/ntheir careers. In addition to providing a high standard of care, it is/nimportant to our team that prospective candidates show willingness to laugh at/nthe sillies, share comfort during the tough times, and help the team continue/nto advance our skills, knowledge, and capabilities. About the Opportunity: - Combination of general practice caseload/n(scheduled wellness visits, sick/injured appointments, and surgeries/dentals)/nas well as a limited quota of same-day-sick visits shared daily among the/ndoctoral team - “Flex Hour” daily on weekdays as a buffer that/nis free from scheduled appointments – this helps ensure lunch is eaten, the/nworkload remains contained within reasonable working hours, and that nursing/nmothers can be confident they will have time to tend to their needs - Access to several local emergency/nhospitals/specialty practices for case transfer, discussion, and guidance - Full-time preferred, part-time considered Alternating A/B/ntype of schedule A: - 2 day shifts 8a-3p (one of these to be/nsurgical/dental) - 2 evening shifts 12p-8p (one with on-call/novernight 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/npreviously admitted pets) - Saturday 9a-3p o /nRoughly one /nSunday every 6 weeks on-call for any pets already in the hospital- we/ndo not admit any cases into the hospital outside of normal business hours, so/nbeing on-call only applies to previously admitted pets o /nRotating and randomly assigned holiday on-call/nfor any previously admitted pets o /nSchedules are predictable and posted 3 months in/nadvance to help with planning for vacation, personal appointments, or other/ntime off; holiday on-call assignments are provided at the end of the summer for/nthe next calendar year Our 3,500 square foot facility includes: - Eight exam rooms equipped individually with/ncomputer, vaccine refrigerators, and supplies - Separate dedicated room for/nhospital/surgical/dental discharges - Two full surgery suites with anesthesia/nmonitoring equipment - Dental suite with digital dental radiography and/nultrasonic scaling/handpiece machine - Pharmacy- Rx options include in-hospital, an/nonline pharmacy, or as a written Rx for owners to submit elsewhere - Isolation Ward - ICU with separate, quieter area for feline or/nmore nervous patients - CO2 Cutting Laser - Digital Radiography with cloud-based image/nstorage - Ultrasound machine with cloud-based image/nstorage - IDEXX in-house laboratory equipment - Dedicated “room technicians” to facilitate/ngathering medical history/intake, assistance during the visit, and in-room/ninvoicing/payment - Paper-light practice utilizing conventional/nphone and electronic communication methods (text, email) - Shared DVM office for effortless collaboration/nand case review - Spacious, well-lit waiting room for clients/nwith separate area for feline patients - Open concept treatment area with adjacent/npre-operative alcove - Boarding area with access to dedicated playroom,/nkitchen, and bathing room We offer: - $115,000 - $140,000 base salary, varying with/nexperience - Full health insurance - Paid parental leave - Life Insurance (to include short/long-term/ndisability) - Liability Insurance (100% Coverage) - 401(k) with match - Vacation & Sick Time - CE days & Allowance - Paid MD State Licenses (to include CDS) and/nprofessional 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.

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