Veterinarian for busy Potomac Animal Wellness Services, Indian Head, MD (Signing Bonus Available)

Dr. Derek Parkin, of Potomac Animal Wellness Services located in historic and affluent  Charles County, Maryland is seeking a part-time or full-time energetic veterinarian to join his progressive and growing AAHA Accredited practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in medicine, be client-oriented with strong client education skills, and be a dedicated, enthusiastic team player. 

Our team has a strong partnership with clients built on clear, consistent communication and education. The Potomac Animal Wellness Services has a loyal following among our extended pet families as shown in our client's generous reviews & testimonials. We are a well-established, family owned practice with a diverse caseload. We practice quality medicine in a modern, warm and friendly facility.  

As an associate veterinarian with Potomac Animal Wellness Services, you will appreciate our therapy laser, in-house pharmacy,  Idexx in-house laboratory, digital radiology (including dental), ultrasound, surgical monitoring equipment including BP, pulse Ox and ECG, as well as a highly trained technical and friendly support staff. We proudly utilize Idexx Cornerstone as our practice management software. 

We collaborate with specialists in multiple fields through referrals, as well as through visiting specialists. Our close proximity to several large 24-hour referral and emergency centers allows us to offer our staff the family friendly benefits of no after-hours emergencies, and no on-call scheduling. The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is also only 3 hours away.

We focus on a very high standard of medicine while working with the client to develop a manageable patient care plan. Our hospital stresses preventive care, dentistry, exceptional medical workups & treatments, surgery, as well as behavior and nutrition counseling. 

Our staff to doctor ratio is approximately 4:1. Our normal work schedules are flexible and feature no emergency on-call duty. Our technical staff includes Veterinary Technicians, and Veterinary Technician Students.

We are looking for just the right individual with 2+ years of experience in general medicine and surgery to join our dynamic and compassionate team, and will consider recent graduates with exceptional medicine and communication skills. The right candidate will have a strong interest in medicine, be client-oriented, have strong client education skills, and be a team player. The position requires a minimum of 26 hours per week, but full-time is preferred in order to keep up with our growing clientele.

* Motivated new and recent graduates are also encouraged to apply. You’ll be part of an amazing team that is passionate about our patients and our practice. Surgical proficiency with spays, neuters, mass removals and dentistry is highly valued.

You need to be a person of good character, customer service oriented, hard-working, detail oriented, thorough, timely, a good communicator, friendly, teachable, and obviously a pet lover!

Our benefits package includes: Competitive Salary with Bonus, Retirement Plan, Personal Pet Discounts, Generous PTO & Sick Time Offerings, Continuing Education (CE) Allowance, Veterinarian Membership Dues and Licensing Fees, and a fantastic staff to work with.

You will find us in Indian Head, which is a beautiful, family-friendly town located in Southern Maryland approximately 30 miles southwest of Washington, DC with easy access to Reagan National Airport,  Dulles International Airport, Arlington, VA, and the Chesapeake Bay. Our schools are also well regarded.  

Please visit us online at mdpawsvet.com, and check out the services we offer.

* To apply for this position, please email a cover letter and detailed resume in a PDF format to the attention of Dr. Derek Parkin at pawsjob@gmail.com.

Derek Parkin, DVM
Owner
Potomac Animal Wellness Services (PAWS) 
mdpawsvet.com

E-Mail: pawsjob@gmail.com 
 

* All applications will be treated as confidential.

* We will only be able to personally respond to qualified candidates.