Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian

Kittery, Maine | Coastal Living | Ownership Tract

This is Southern Maine living done right.

A long-established private small animal hospital in Kittery, ME—serving the community for 35+ years—is adding a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian who wants strong earnings and a lifestyle that doesn’t revolve around traffic, overtime, or burnout.

Here, your day might end with a sunset over the water, not another red light.

Why Kittery, Maine

People move to Kittery on purpose.

• Walkable coastal town with historic charm
• Minutes from beaches, marinas, and ocean trails
• Incredible food scene (yes, the lobster is actually that good)
• Easy access to Portsmouth, NH, and Boston when you want city energy
• Four beautiful seasons without the sprawl or chaos
• A pet-loving community that values its veterinarians

It’s New England without the grind—and coastal living without coastal stress.

The Practice

• 35+ years serving the community
• Historic building blended with modern medical technology
• Loyal, long-term client base
• Thoughtful medicine with time to practice it well

Medicine & Services

• Comprehensive small animal care
• Wellness, preventive, and medical exams
• Soft tissue & dental surgery with dedicated surgery days
• Advanced diagnostics, digital radiology, ultrasound
• Cold laser therapy and stress-free handling techniques

Schedule

• Monday–Friday 7:45 am–6:00 pm
• 2-hour mid-day break (go home, walk the dog, hit the water)
• Rotating Saturdays
• Very limited on-call (in-house patients only)

Compensation & Ownership

• $140,000/yr. plus earning potential
• $600K+ annual production potential
• Ownership buy-in/buy-out available
• Clear long-term path for veterinarians who want equity

Team & Support

• Collaborative mix of full-time, part-time, and relief veterinarians
• Licensed techs, assistants, reception, groomers, kennel staff
• Strong leadership with a dedicated practice manager
• Maintenance support so doctors focus on medicine, not facilities

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid malpractice (AVMA PLIT)
• Profit sharing (vested)
• 401(k) with 3% employer match after 1 year
• $2,500 CE allowance + 1 week PTO for CE
• 3 weeks vacation
• Supportive environment for long-term growth

Bottom Line

This is a rare chance to build a high-earning veterinary career in a coastal Maine town that people dream about living in, with a clear ownership path and a schedule that leaves room for life.

If Kittery sounds like the kind of place you’d stay, we should talk.

Confidential conversations welcome.