About UsAt Companion Care Veterinary Hospital, we pride ourselves on being a pillar of trust and compassion in the Mechanicsville, MD community. Located in scenic Southern Maryland—just an hour outside of Washington, D.C.—our hospital offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful, rural lifestyle with the growth and diversity that come from nearby military communities and a steadily expanding town.
Our facility is a freestanding hospital with a spacious lobby, six exam rooms, a designated surgery suite, and a dedicated grooming area. We are a certified feline-friendly practice and take pride in our high standard of care. With digital full-body and dental radiography, in-house Idexx diagnostics, ultrasound, and both surgical and therapeutic lasers, we are well-equipped to support a full range of services, from preventive care to soft tissue surgery and urgent care.
The culture at Companion Care is what truly sets us apart. Our eight skilled, highly utilized technicians—many of whom are pursuing credentials—work collaboratively with our veterinarians to deliver efficient, patient-focused care. Weekly team meetings and regular team-building keep communication open and morale high. We are also deeply involved in the local community, creating lasting relationships with our clients and their pets.
Why Join
Thriving, Supportive Team Work alongside a cohesive, friendly team that prioritizes collaboration, professional growth, and mutual respect.
Modern Facility, Advanced Tools Practice medicine at the highest level with access to digital x-rays, ultrasound, dental radiography, lasers, and more.
Strong Community Connection Join a clinic with a stellar local reputation and meaningful relationships with loyal, compliant clients.
Work-Life Balance Enjoy a consistent 4-day work week with your same day off each week—and no weekend shifts.
New Grad Friendly If you're just starting your veterinary career, you’ll be welcomed into a nurturing environment where mentorship and support are built in.
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 $120,000.00 /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.
