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Job description
Love Where You Work. Love the Team You're With.
Associate Veterinarian
Swan Creek Veterinary Clinic | Havre de Grace, Maryland
Some veterinary hospitals promise support.
At Swan Creek Veterinary Clinic, we live it.
We're the kind of team that celebrates wins together, jumps in to help without being asked, enjoys learning from one another, and truly wants everyone to succeed. We believe great medicine starts with great people—and we're excited to welcome another veterinarian to our growing family.
An Exciting Time to Join
We're growing... and so is our hospital.
Our newly expanded facility is almost complete, and we can't wait to share it. In just a few weeks, we'll be practicing in a beautifully renovated space featuring:
Six spacious exam rooms
A dedicated comfort room for families
A brand-new dual dental suite
More room, better workflow, and an even better experience for our team and patients
If you've ever wanted to join a hospital that's investing in its future, this is the perfect time.
Practice Medicine Your Way
Whether your favorite part of the day is building relationships through wellness appointments, solving challenging medical cases, or spending time in surgery, you'll have the flexibility and support to create a career you enjoy.
You’ll work alongside experienced doctors and an outstanding support team that allows you to focus on what you do best—being a veterinarian.
Our hospital offers:
Full in-house IDEXX laboratory
Digital dental radiography
In-house ultrasound
Laser therapy
Oxygen cage
Dentistry and soft tissue surgery
Limited emergency responsibilities
Closed on all major holidays
A Team That Has Your Back
We genuinely enjoy working together—and it shows.
From monthly team meetings and continuing education opportunities to fun team-building events, we've built a culture where collaboration comes naturally and everyone has a voice.
New graduates are absolutely welcome. Our formal 12-month one-on-one mentorship program, combined with daily support from experienced doctors, helps you build confidence from day one.
What We Offer
$115,000-$160,000 guaranteed base salary
Production-based bonuses
Generous signing bonus
Flexible scheduling
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous CE allowance plus paid licensing fees
Vacation and paid sick time
Relocation assistance available
Life Outside the Hospital Matters Too
Located in beautiful Historic Havre de Grace, Swan Creek gives you the best of both worlds.
Spend your evenings on the Chesapeake Bay waterfront, your weekends hiking, boating, or exploring local restaurants and shops, and enjoy easy access to Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and the beaches whenever you're ready for a quick getaway.
If You're Looking For...
A supportive team that genuinely enjoys working together
Flexible scheduling that lets you have a life outside the hospital
Great medicine without unnecessary stress
A hospital that's growing, investing, and excited about the future
...we'd love to meet you.
Come see why so many veterinarians choose Swan Creek Veterinary Clinic—not just for a job, but for a place to build a career they'll love.
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.
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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Worksite address
havre de grace, MD, 21078, US
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