Wheaton Animal Hospital, located in Kensington, Maryland—just 30 minutes north of Washington, D.C.—is seeking a full-time veterinarian to join our compassionate and experienced team. Established in 1947, we have a rich history of providing high-quality care to pets in our community. Our facility offers modern technology and a wide range of services, including wellness care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and emergency care.

We are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and eager to be part of a team dedicated to the well-being of animals, we would love to hear from you!

Highlights:

• Supportive Culture: We pride ourselves on a welcoming and trustworthy team culture, with a focus on ongoing education and development.

• Staffed with 4 experienced veterinarians, alongside a dedicated team of experienced veterinary technicians and receptionists.

• Surgical & Exotic Experience: Both doctors perform surgery, and Dr. Schwartz is an experienced exotic veterinarian—even operating on fish! A great mentor for those interested in exotics.

• Supportive, Family-Oriented Environment: A tight-knit team that truly cares for one another and works together to provide excellent patient care.

• Established Legacy: Serving the community since 1962, with a dedicated client base that trusts our care.

• Exciting Growth & Transformation: Newly upgraded Idexx lab equipment, Sedivue, and a  brand-new hospital suite.

• Hours: Open Monday-Friday 8 AM – 6 PM, Saturday 8 AM – 2 PM.

• Opportunities for Leadership & Impact:
  • Looking for a motivated veterinarian to help energize the team and bring fresh ideas.
  • Be a key player in our practice transformation, working closely with leadership to shape the future.

What we are looking for:

• Full time or part time veterinarian

• Collaborative veterinarian who keeps up to date on new developments in veterinary medicine

What we offer:

• Monthly bonus program with no negative accrual

• Comprehensive benefits package (401k with generous employer contributions paid vacation/sick time, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, license and professional dues coverage)

• Continuing education allowance and full week of paid time off for continuing education + additional continuing education stipends for hands on wetlabs/courses

• Additional internal continuing education (including wellness focused) opportunities

• MentorVet, Veterinary Specialists on Demand, NOMV Lifeboat and several other support platforms available

• Relocation bonus

Why VetEvolve:

• Everything we do is about people, which is why our efforts focus on providing opportunity, stability, and development for our team members.

• Hear why our Veterinarians are "Happy Here" on our videos page

• We never lose sight of why our job is important — it empowers you and the team to deliver consistently high-quality care for pets and their owners.

• From ‘Lose the Stress’ weekly yoga to our partnerships with Not One More Vet and Headspace, we invest in our team members’ professional growth and mental wellbeing. Our CEO, Chief People Officer and several additional team members hold Compassion Fatigue Professional certifications.

• We live by our core values: Serve, Evolve, Trust

• “They allow me the freedom to practice as I see fit…We can make almost all of our main decisions ourselves, at the clinic level. Their up front focus on honesty and improving over time keeps surprising me each time they demonstrate it. Veterinary medicine is not always the prettiest, easiest, happiest, or most satisfying line of work as we all know, but I can't imagine doing it for any other group. VetEvolve has been able to retain a small feel over time, as it grows, which is huge for me.” - VetEvolve network DVM. Reach out to us to hear more from our veterinarians about how we strive to provide team members environments where they feel “Happy Here.”

• Industry leading veterinarian and support staff retention rates

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an AVMA accredited university upon hire

• Current DEA License or obtained upon hire

• Active Veterinary State License upon hire

Apply via our website or contact mostriansky@vetevolve.com for more information.