Veterinary Assistant – Beltsville Veterinary Hospital

At Beltsville Veterinary Hospital, we’ve been caring for pets and their families since 1965. Our team is upbeat, supportive, and always ready to welcome someone who’s passionate about veterinary medicine. We’re growing and looking for a Veterinary Assistant who takes initiative, thrives in a busy environment, and truly loves what they do.

What makes BVH special?

• A team that celebrates each other’s wins and leans on each other during the tough moments

• Doctors who enjoy teaching and value collaboration

• A loyal client base that trusts us with their pets (and yes—sometimes spoils us with snacks!)

• A culture where compassion, humor, and teamwork shine every day

What we’re looking for:

• 1–2+ years of experience in veterinary medicine (GP or ER)

• Confidence with patient care, anesthesia monitoring, and client communication

• Someone who’s calm under pressure, willing to jump in, and always ready to grow

• Familiarity with Impromed is a bonus, but not required

• Starting pay from $18-$23 depending on experience

Perks of joining our team:

• Competitive pay with growth opportunities

• Health, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid time off & holidays

• 401(k) with match

• CE support, licensing fees covered, and ongoing mentorship

If you want to be part of a hospital that’s been rooted in its community for decades, where you’ll laugh, learn, and feel supported every day, we’d love to meet you.

📩 Apply today and let’s grow together at Beltsville Veterinary Hospital.

At Beltsville Veterinary Hospital, we're not just a veterinary clinic; we're a healthy team dedicated to providing exceptional care to our clients and patients! Are you a compassionate and dedicated new or experienced veterinarian looking to make a difference in the lives of animals and their pets? Join our team and become a valued member of our close-knit practice family!

We are seeking an experienced, full or part-time veterinarian who is incredibly passionate about client communication and ideally, surgery. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to provide comprehensive medical care, build lasting relationships with clients, and collaborate with a passionate group of veterinary professionals.

Beltsville Veterinary Hospital Highlights:

• Spacious, recently remodeled dental suite with modern dental xray unit along with a new ultrasound unit
• Updates to surgical and treatment areas coming in 2025
• Highly collaborative, supportive Medical Director - Dr. Kathryn Fink. Dr. Fink is a great mentor and loves dentistry!
• Tailored, hands on new graduate mentorship opportunities: Offering a Support From the Start program; a customized mentorship program for veterinarians. Learn more by clicking here.
• Strong Practice Manager and Regional Leader to support team members
• Skilled and experienced support staff that collaborate and work well together
• Full and part-time schedule opportunities

About VetEvolve

• Beltsville Veterinary Hospital is part of the VetEvolve hospital network. VetEvolve’s goal is simple - to provide every team member with the resources they need to be “Happy Here.” Happy Here means something different to each individual and will evolve as you progress through your career and/or experience significant life changes. We look forward to learning more about your goals and how we can best support you.
• Strong, people-focused culture centered around our core values - Serve, Evolve, Trust. We use these values to guide our actions and the way we support each other every day.
• “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 Veterinarian
• Learn more about why our veterinarians and support teams are Happy Here via our blog and video pages

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time, experienced veterinarian with strong surgical skills base salary: $135-165k. Commensurate with skillset, experience, schedule and your preferred pace.
• Earning potential on monthly, no negative accrual bonus plan: up to $165k
• Additional opportunities to earn: Highly competitive monthly, no negative accrual bonus plan. Bonus plan is not mandatory (for candidates preferring straight salary). Equity opportunity available starting early 2025.
• Relocation stipend
• Bonus in exchange for multi-year commitment negotiable; commensurate with length of commitment, skillset and schedule commitment
• Basic benefits information: Paid vacation & sick leave; health, dental, vision insurance with generous employer contribution; several additional supplemental insurance options; 100% coverage of liability, license defense, professional dues and licensing fees, 401k with generous employer contribution, 100% coverage of short term disability insurance premiums.
• Wellness, Mentorship and Professional Development
  • Customizable continuing education package tailored to your goals and passions & full week of paid time off for continuing education each year.
  • Support From the Start wet lab-focused mentorship program for new graduates. Continues through your first year of employment.
  • Additional internal continuing education opportunities including but not limited to webinars, annual veterinarian retreats, local didactic and hands-on CE
  • MentorVet, Vet Specialists On Demand, AbleTo coaching & counseling and several additional mental health and professional development tools.

Apply here or contact Meaghan Mostriansky at Mostriansky@vetevolve.com for more information and a confidential, exploratory conversation!

Veterinary Student Externship

About the hospital: Beltsville Veterinary Hospital, located on the outskirts of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, near Baltimore and Annapolis, Maryland, has been providing exceptional care for companion animals for decades. We are passionate about providing quality preventative care and excellent client communication.

Why consider an externship with Beltsville Veterinary Hospital?

• Mentorship from multiple strong veterinarians who are excited to welcome a student
• Team has strong clinical skills in the areas of wellness and dentistry
• Work with exotics
• Gain experience with basic soft tissue and ophthalmic surgeries
• Fully equipped with in-house lab capabilities, digital x-ray and ultrasound
• Excellent culture, collaborative environment, and low turnover

What we offer externs:

• Stipend to offset the cost of housing and travel
• Opportunities to connect with multiple VetEvolve practices

Why VetEvolve:

• VetEvolve's Support from the Start program is designed to provide new veterinarians with mentorship, hands-on training, and a customized post-grad experience to build a strong foundation. This includes assigned mentors, individualized mentorship plans, and opportunities for specialized training and continued education to help you develop your skills and confidence while fostering a healthy work-life balance.
• Industry leading Veterinarian and support staff retention rates - Hear why our Veterinarians are "Happy Here" on our videos page.
• We invest in our team members’ professional growth and mental wellbeing, and many of our team members hold Compassion Fatigue Professional certifications.
• We live by our core values: Serve, Evolve, and 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”.
• Repeat winner of Virginia’s Best Places to Work (we are based in Virginia).

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary School (VMD or DVM degree path)

Apply here or contact Ashley Anderson at anderson@vetevolve.com for more information.