Associate Veterinarian | Littlestown Veterinary Hospital | Sign On Bonus Available!

Practice

Littlestown Veterinary Hospital is a full-service, primary care practice. We provide a variety of services including wellness and sick patient care, medical diagnostics, and on-site surgeries.

Position Purpose

We’re looking for a compassionate, collaborative Associate Veterinarian to join our close-knit team. Whether you’re an experienced DVM or a new graduate, you’ll find experienced veterinarians who genuinely enjoy mentoring and will support you as you build confidence, develop your clinical interests, and achieve your professional goals.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Diverse caseload: Preventive care, wellness, surgery, dentistry, and exotic animal medicine, with a wide variety of exotic species for those who love exotics or want to gain experience.

• Strong dental focus: We perform a high volume of dental procedures and emphasize oral health, prevention, and client education, with hands-on support to help you grow your skills.

• Fear Free Certified: We’re committed to low-stress, compassionate care and thoughtful communication with both pets and their families.

• Experienced, collaborative team: Our doctors share knowledge freely and create an environment where learning and professional growth are encouraged.

• Loyal, multi-generational clientele: Many families have trusted us with their pets since we opened, giving you the opportunity to build meaningful, lasting relationships within the community.

• Beautiful rural setting: Located in a scenic community known for its orchards, just five minutes from the Maryland border, offering a quieter pace of life with convenient access to neighboring communities.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine, expand your skills, work with a dedicated team, and become part of a community that truly values the care you provide.

If you’re looking for a supportive hospital where you can grow your career while doing meaningful work with a team that has your back, we’d love to meet you.

Essential Responsibilities

• Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
• Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
• Maintain patients’ medical records.
• Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
• Appropriate state licensure.

• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

Benefits Offered

• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available

Pay Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.