Veterinarian

Lynn Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital located in Riverdale, Maryland. We welcome both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Our team is committed to educating our clients on how to keep their pets healthy year-round with good nutrition and exercise. We stay up-to-date on the latest advances in veterinary technology and treat all animals with loving care during each check-up, procedure, or surgery.

We are seeking a passionate and caring team player who can develop a rapport with clients, determine their needs and wishes, and perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures while minimizing patient stress and discomfort. The ideal candidate will also explain physical examination findings, communicate diagnoses to clients, generate treatment plans, and educate clients on preventative healthcare.

The selected veterinarian will maintain accurate client/patient medical records, assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of patients, and stay current with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine through continuing education meetings. Additionally, they will contribute to the development of our paraprofessional team to ensure exceptional client service and the delivery of high-quality care.

This role requires excellent interpersonal skills, a positive and friendly attitude, and the ability to make decisions and communicate effectively with fellow team members. Compassion, respect for clients and their pets, and a commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine are essential qualities for success in this position.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes
• Perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures
• Explain physical examination findings and communicate diagnoses to clients
• Generate and present treatment plans for patients
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare
• Maintain accurate client/patient medical records
• Assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of patients
• Stay current with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine
• Contribute to the development of our paraprofessional team

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
• Licensure in good standing to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Maryland
• Professional comportment and appearance
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Positive and friendly attitude
• Ability to make decisions and communicate effectively
• Respect for clients and their pets
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine

Benefits:

• Guaranteed base salary with no negative accrual
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• Paid time off
• Maternity leave
• 401(k) matching program
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity, life, and accident insurance
• Long- and short-term disability insurance
• Professional liability coverage
• TeleDoc access
• In-house continued education opportunities
• Growth tracks for leadership development

About Southern Veterinary Partners:

Southern Veterinary Partners is a veterinarian-owned and managed network of animal hospitals dedicated to providing best-in-class veterinary care with exceptional client experiences. We operate over 400 local animal hospitals across 26 states, with a culture driven by our WAG values: Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Our mission is to amaze clients with exceptional veterinary care and personalized experiences while inspiring teammates to go the extra mile.