
If you want a practice that feels like home, then you'll find it at Cat & Dog Hospital of Columbia! Conveniently located with plenty of parking for our clients, our small animal practice is bright and busy, with a welcoming feeling once you walk in the door!
At Cat & Dog Hospital of Columbia, we’re more than a busy small animal practice—we’re a close-knit, collaborative team that genuinely cares about our patients, clients, and each other. Whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time work, this is a place where you’ll be supported, valued, and encouraged to grow. You’ll have the freedom to practice great medicine, backed by a skilled team that keeps your day running smoothly. You’ll also find strong mentorship and real collaboration with experienced doctors who enjoy teaching and learning together.
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About Columbia, MD
Located between Baltimore and Washington, Columbia offers top-ranked schools, excellent safety, and a vibrant mix of nature and city life—plus easy access to both the mountains and the Chesapeake Bay.
Who we’re looking for
If you want a place where you can practice great medicine, continue to learn, and actually enjoy your team—you’ll fit right in here.
Please feel free to reach out directly to ghagerman@heartlandvetpartners.com or text me at 502.994.4793 for more information.
USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.

Heartland Veterinary Partners is a support organization that is committed to improving the lives of veterinarians. We purchase veterinary practices and provide operational support to relieve administrative burdens such as payroll, recruiting, HR, marketing and accounts payables. If needed, we invest to support growth. The practices maintain their unique branding, culture and clinical autonomy.
At Heartland, we believe that selling a veterinary practice shouldn’t mean losing what makes it remarkable. When we acquire a practice, the doctor comes first. We listen closely to their needs in order to create a one-of-a-kind solution to ease their administrative burdens—all without disrupting their day-to-day operations, the culture they’ve fostered, and the relationships they’ve built. In other words, the name over the door doesn’t go away. The headaches of running a business do.
Partnering veterinarians appreciate an improved work-life balance, less financial worry, and the confidence that their teams will be in good hands. Best of all, they get to focus on why they entered the business in the first place: to care for animals and to be present when their clients need them most. Practice team members enjoy the warm culture of their individual community practices combined with the support and resources that Heartland brings to the table.
Improving the lives of veterinarians means supporting them at all stages of their careers. Whether you're a veterinary student or a new graduate looking for hands-on learning to begin your career or an experienced veterinarian looking to tackle management and leadership opportunities, we keep your goals at the heart of everything we do.
The Heartland Support Center team is hardwired to serve. We follow the philosophy of servant leadership and put the needs of others first with a genuine desire to help. As a result, Heartland’s practices count on team members to be there for them with heart and solution, not a corporate agenda.