Associate Veterinarian

Paradise Animal Hospital – Where Pets, People, and Purpose Come Together

Catonsville, Maryland

Full-Time or Part-Time Associate Veterinarian

Paradise Animal Hospital is looking for a Full-Time or Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our welcoming, collaborative team in Catonsville, Maryland.

Love medicine but not surgery or dentistry? That’s completely okay. We believe veterinarians should have the opportunity to focus on the areas of medicine they enjoy most. Surgery and dentistry are NOT requirements for this position. If your passion is appointments, internal medicine, diagnostics, chronic disease management, preventative care, or building lasting relationships with clients and their pets, we would love to talk with you.

Whether you're looking for a full-time career home or a part-time schedule that better fits your life, we're open to creating an opportunity that works for the right veterinarian.

Why You’ll Love Paradise

At Paradise Animal Hospital, we take pride in our welcoming, family-like atmosphere and strong emphasis on communication and collaboration. Our team is supportive, fun, and committed to continuous learning. No matter your role, we foster a culture of teaching, professional growth, and supporting one another.

We’re also not your typical general practice! Our rehabilitation department features an indoor pool with an underwater treadmill, and we have the capacity to board up to 40 dogs and 10 cats. We’ve also added an adoption initiative, housing rescue cats on our third floor and helping match them with loving homes through our incredible clients.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

• Full-Time or Part-Time Options:We’reopen to discussing a schedule that works for your life and career goals.
• No Surgery or Dentistry Required:Prefer to focus on appointments and medical cases? You can! Surgery and dentistry are notrequirementsfor this role.
• Practice Your Passion:We want to understand what you enjoy about veterinary medicine and help you build a role around your strengths and interests.
• Supportive, Family-Like Culture:We prioritize open communication, teamwork, and a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued.
• Commitment to Growth:Whetheryou'rean experienced veterinarian or early in your career, our teaching-focused atmosphere supports continued learning and mentorship.
• Work-Life Balance:Our full-time associates enjoy a consistent schedule of four weekdays and two Saturdays per month, providing a built-in weekday off.Part-time scheduling can be discussed based on your availability and the hospital’s needs.
• Unique Services & Facilities:From our rehabilitation services and underwater treadmill to our in-hospital pet adoption program, Paradise offers much more than traditional general practice.

Life in Catonsville, MD

Catonsville is a fantastic place to live and work, offering a balance of charm, convenience, and opportunity. Located just 6 miles from Baltimore and approximately 30 miles from Washington, D.C., you’ll have easy access to vibrant city life while enjoying the community-focused atmosphere of Catonsville.

Downtown Catonsville is filled with local shops, restaurants, cafés, and community events, creating a true small-town feel with big-city amenities nearby.

Paradise Animal Hospital + CVP

Paradise Animal Hospital is proud to be part of Community Veterinary Partners (CVP). While every CVP hospital maintains its own unique personality and culture, we’re united by one mission: to create more meaningful moments between pets and people—starting with the people on our teams.

That means giving our doctors the trust, flexibility, support, and resources they need to thrive.

The Paradise Animal Hospital + CVP Difference

• Creative Compensation–Crafted tointentionally align with your career aspirations.
• Expansive Network– Collaborate with 600+ doctors across our community, gainingadditionalsupport andexpertise.
• Comprehensive Mental Health Support– 24/7 access to Journey, our platform for confidential support for you, your family, and friends.
• Clinical Autonomy– Make the best medical decisions for your patients within a supportive team.
• Top-Tier Growth & Mentorship– Benefit from structured onboarding, leadership development, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.

Through CVP’s shared values — Champion People, Elevate Care, Respect Each Other, Execute with Excellence, and Seek to Understand — we create an environment where care flourishes, growth is encouraged, and your career can take the path you choose.

Other Benefits of Our Community

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on full-time or part-time status.

• Sign-onbonusand relocationassistancemay be available.
• No Negative Accrual — EVER.
• Generous PTO + Paid Parental Leave.
• Yearly CE Funds + Paid Time Off specifically for CE.

• State licenses, DEA, and AVMA PLITcoveredfor eligible associates.
• 401(k) Match + Equity Opportunities.
• Pet care discounts.
• Team Recognition Programs.

Our doctors enjoy competitive compensation with the opportunity for production-based earnings and no negative accrual. Compensation structure and benefits will be discussed based on schedule, experience, and full-time or part-time status.

Sound Like Your Kind of Place?

Full-time? Part-time? Love surgery? Never want to perform another surgery again? We want to hear from you.

At Paradise Animal Hospital, we know there isn’t one “right” way to be a great veterinarian. We’re interested in learning what you love about veterinary medicine, what you want your schedule to look like, and what you need from your next hospital.

Come do medicine that matters with people you’ll actually want to work with, in a hospital that supports your growth without requiring you to fit into a one-size-fits-all veterinarian role.

Whether it’s Paradise Animal Hospital or another practice within the CVP community, I’d love to hear what’s most important to you and see if we have the right fit.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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