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Happy Tails Veterinary Hospital is looking for a new team member — and it could be YOU!
We are an AAHA-accredited, privately owned small animal hospital in Pasadena, MD , just minutes from beautiful Downs Park. We offer a mix of traditional and integrative veterinary care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets — including birds, reptiles, and small mammals.
At Happy Tails, we understand that quality care takes time. That’s why we operate as a High-Touch, Low-Volume Hospital. This model prioritizes longer appointment times, robust diagnostics, and thorough client education — all to support meaningful, long-term patient relationships. We understand that flexibility and freedom is important to any relief veterinarian. This position has NO CONTRACTS TO SIGN! - Just the ability to have steady, reliable work per week to count on while you work at other hospitals.
We are currently seeking a
part-time relief veterinarian
to join our team. You should be comfortable working with dogs, cats, and exotic species. The ideal schedule is one to two shifts PER WEEK that we can reliably schedule appointments on. This position requires urgent care ability and can be open to general practice appointments, at your discretion. Our Facility:
Our 5,700 sq ft hospital includes: AI-powered dictation software Digital full-body radiography Two fully equipped surgical suites Advanced dental suite with digital dental X-rays Full in-house lab Cryotherapy equipment Color Doppler ultrasound, EKG, capnograph, and advanced monitoring tools Isolation exam rooms Two treatment areas and eight exam rooms (each with its own computer) CUBEX smart cabinet system for medication management Instinct EMR for a streamlined, automated workflow And more tools to make your job easier and more efficient Our Ideal Candidate:
We’re looking for someone who: Loves educating clients and sees them as active partners in pet care Is confident (or eager to grow) in key clinical skills: wound repair, cytology, ultrasound (including FAST scans), surgery, and SOAP-format records Has experience with — or interest in — Fear Free, AAHA, or Cat Friendly practices Is ready to learn hands-on technical tasks like intubation, IV catheter placement, drug dosing, and restraint (we value veterinarians who pitch in!) Believes that every team member — from kennel assistant to CSR — plays a vital role Is open to exploring holistic modalities like acupuncture, Chinese and herbal medicine, physical therapy, and therapeutic laser Ability to work one to two shifts on the same day(s) EVERY WEEK for reliable scheduling for our team. Ability to take urgent care appointments is a MUST. Education: DVM or equivalent (Required) Licenses: DEA Certification (Required) Location: In-person in Pasadena, MD (Relocation required before start)
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part-time relief veterinarian
to join our team. You should be comfortable working with dogs, cats, and exotic species. The ideal schedule is one to two shifts PER WEEK that we can reliably schedule appointments on. This position requires urgent care ability and can be open to general practice appointments, at your discretion. Our Facility:
Our 5,700 sq ft hospital includes: AI-powered dictation software Digital full-body radiography Two fully equipped surgical suites Advanced dental suite with digital dental X-rays Full in-house lab Cryotherapy equipment Color Doppler ultrasound, EKG, capnograph, and advanced monitoring tools Isolation exam rooms Two treatment areas and eight exam rooms (each with its own computer) CUBEX smart cabinet system for medication management Instinct EMR for a streamlined, automated workflow And more tools to make your job easier and more efficient Our Ideal Candidate:
We’re looking for someone who: Loves educating clients and sees them as active partners in pet care Is confident (or eager to grow) in key clinical skills: wound repair, cytology, ultrasound (including FAST scans), surgery, and SOAP-format records Has experience with — or interest in — Fear Free, AAHA, or Cat Friendly practices Is ready to learn hands-on technical tasks like intubation, IV catheter placement, drug dosing, and restraint (we value veterinarians who pitch in!) Believes that every team member — from kennel assistant to CSR — plays a vital role Is open to exploring holistic modalities like acupuncture, Chinese and herbal medicine, physical therapy, and therapeutic laser Ability to work one to two shifts on the same day(s) EVERY WEEK for reliable scheduling for our team. Ability to take urgent care appointments is a MUST. Education: DVM or equivalent (Required) Licenses: DEA Certification (Required) Location: In-person in Pasadena, MD (Relocation required before start)
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