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National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. Frederick Road Veterinary Hospital is a thriving, high-volume small animal practice seeking an Associate Veterinarian (DVM) who is committed to delivering exceptional patient care while contributing to a positive, collaborative hospital culture.

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LocationCatonsville, MD

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Job Description

Veterinarian Opportunity

Frederick Road Veterinary Hospital - Catonsville, MD

4-Day Work Week | No Weekends | No On-Call | No Major Holidays | No After-Hours ER

Frederick Road Veterinary Hospital is a thriving, high-volume small animal practice seeking an Associate Veterinarian (DVM) who is committed to delivering exceptional patient care while contributing to a positive, collaborative hospital culture. This is an opportunity to practice high-quality medicine in a supportive environment that prioritizes both clinical excellence and work-life balance.

About Us

At Frederick Road Veterinary Hospital, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care while building lasting relationships with the families we serve.

Since opening in 2011, we have grown alongside our loyal client base while staying true to our core values of sincerity, integrity, and clear communication. We emphasize comprehensive preventative and maintenance care, while continuing to manage a variety of complex cases that keep our medicine engaging and rewarding. Our team is composed of driven, empathetic professionals who believe excellent medicine and a sustainable quality of life can-and should-coexist.

About Our Hospital:

We operate a fully equipped, modern hospital featuring:

  • Fear Free Certified Practice
  • Full in-house laboratory plus reference and specialty lab submissions (e.g., Cornell, Michigan State)
  • Digital radiography with radiology consultation access
  • Digital dental radiology
  • New as of 2025 Piloter Mobile Ultrasound System
  • Certified ultrasonographer available weekly and for urgent cases
  • Therapeutic laser
  • Dedicated dental suite with high-speed drill
  • Dedicated surgical suite
  • Two Registered Veterinary Technicians, with additional team members enrolled in technician programs
  • Tenured associates and strong support staff
  • Updated lobby and exam rooms as of 2026

Work-Life Balance Is a Priority

We believe great medicine starts with well-supported doctors.

  • Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • No appointments scheduled daily from 12:00-1:00 PM for lunch and administrative catch-up
  • 4-day work week (or less)
  • No nights, weekends, or on-call
  • No major holidays
  • No after-hours emergencies

Doctors divide their time between appointments and soft tissue/dental surgery based on comfort level and interest.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Highly competitive base salary + production-based bonuses
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Paid licensing fees and professional dues
  • Mentorship and in-house training
  • Career growth opportunities

About Catonsville, MD

Located in the heart of downtown Catonsville, our hospital is surrounded by delicious local restaurants and small businesses, with easy access to outdoor recreation at Patapsco Valley State Park. We're just 15 minutes from Baltimore, home to Oriole Park at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium, and only 12 minutes from Baltimore/Washington International Airport for convenient travel.

This location offers the perfect balance of community charm and city accessibility.

If you're looking to join a supportive, growth-minded team that values both exceptional medicine and quality of life, we'd love to connect.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

  • We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
  • We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
  • All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
  • There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

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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