"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle." -Steve Jobs

Do you remember what first inspired you to become a veterinarian?

Most of us in this field knew from a very early age what we wanted to do with our lives. For some of us that inspiration hit while bringing our childhood pet to our hometown veterinarian. That hometown vet always had a smile on his face and knew you by name. She never made you feel rushed and would gladly get down on the floor for puppy kisses. He saw your pup through 15 good years; from that very first 8 week visit right up to the end. 

If this is how you envisioned veterinary medicine, look no further. Abbey Animal Hospital is that hometown clinic, and we need YOU.

Abbey Animal Hospital is a small, two doctor, privately owned and operated clinic in Nottingham, Maryland. We stay true to the mission and values that have helped us not just succeed, but thrive, since the clinic opened in 1981. We may be small in size, but we have big personality, and we are very proud of our culture. At Abbey, both clients and employees are a part of our family. Our quaint building was remodeled from a 1930's cape cod style home, and it feels just that; like home. We've seen first-hand how much of a difference it makes when you don't just love what you do, but also where you work and who you work with!

At Abbey, we value:

• Getting to know our clients personally and on a first name basis
• Client presence for a thorough nose-to-tail exam, showing the value of our services; we refuse to become a conveyor belt operation
• High quality medicine and continued education so we can manage any situation with confidence and competence
• Celebrating the uniqueness of each employee, and a willingness to explore their interests
• A healthy work/life balance for all employees; we realize the importance of compassion, honestly, and humor in dealing with a multitude of situations
• Maintaining our hometown feel, even with business growth and increased clientele

At Abbey, you'll enjoy:

• A welcoming and engaging support staff
• Alternating weekends (Friday/Saturday), and time off during the week when you are scheduled to work the following weekend (Saturday hours finish at noon; we are not open on Sundays)
• No on-call, after hours, or major holidays
• Flexibility with scheduling; whether you prefer the the standard schedule above or something unique to fit your needs, we will always try to accommodate 
• Daily assistance from 1-2 efficient and smiling receptionist(s), 1 adaptable assistant, and 1 seasoned technician
• Thirty-minute appointments with plenty of time for a full history, exam, diagnostics, and small talk
• Having your hands free to do your exam, make notes and connect with the client, while your technicians draw blood, do x-rays, diagnostic tests, and/or fill medication
• Clients who are trusting and amiable to diagnostics, giving you an opportunity to practice good medicine
• Working alongside our very own veterinary behaviorist, who completed her residency in Animal Behavior at Cornell University 
• Partnership with a mobile orthopedic/specialty surgeon and mobile ultrasonographers  
• Peace of mind with the ability to refer patients to nearby specialists including internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, neurology, dentistry, and emergency medicine

If this sounds like the culture for you, please email your resume to: JKrista.AbbeyAH@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you!