Veterinarian Jobs in Maine

Veterinarian jobs in Maine are concentrated in companion animal practice, mixed-animal and large-animal work serving the state's agricultural and equine communities, and public health roles with state agencies, with demand at every level from new graduate to board-certified specialist. The largest clusters of openings are in Portland, Bangor, and Augusta, where established employers like Bangor Humane Society, MaineVet emergency and specialty practices, and Maine state government agencies maintain consistent hiring. The most in-demand specialties right now are emergency and critical care, small animal surgery, and food-animal practice tied to Maine's dairy and livestock sector. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles24
Top employerVetcor
Top cityPortland, ME
Cities hiring19
Work type100% On-site
Top industryAnimal Care

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Mainely Veterinary Dentistry LLC
Per diem Urgent Care Veterinarian
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Mainely Veterinary Dentistry LLC
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Per diem Urgent Care Veterinarian
Mainely Veterinary Dentistry LLC
Windham, Maine
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
On-Site
11-50

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Vetco
Vetco Relief Veterinarian
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Vetco Relief Veterinarian
Vetco
South Portland, Maine
Animal Care & Husbandry
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
10,000+

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Vetcor
Veterinarian - Poland, ME
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Veterinarian - Poland, ME
Vetcor
Poland, Maine
Animal Care & Husbandry
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
5,001-10,000

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VCA Animal Hospitals
Associate Veterinarian - Standish, ME
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Associate Veterinarian - Standish, ME
VCA Animal Hospitals
Standish, Maine
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Customer Support
10,000+

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Veterinarian
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Veterinarian
P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center
Camden, Maine
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$70 - $75/hr
On-Site
Veterinary Technician Certification

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Veterinarian Jobs by City in Maine

Where Maine roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Portland
3 jobs
Camden
2 jobs
Lewiston
2 jobs
Bar Harbor
2 jobs
Orono
1 job
Auburn
1 job
Bethel
1 job
Dedham
1 job
Poland
1 job

Veterinarian Job Market in Maine

A snapshot from current Maine openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Vetcor
Vetcor7 open roles
Vetco
Vetco2 open roles
The Jackson Laboratory
The Jackson Laboratory2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Animal Care & Pet Services
  • Science & Research
  • Education

What Maine Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in veterinarian jobs across Maine.

  • Active Maine veterinary license issued by the Maine Board of Veterinary Medicine
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited college
  • DEA registration for practices that prescribe controlled substances
  • Experience with species relevant to the practice type, such as companion animal or large animal
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard diagnostic equipment
  • Strong client communication skills for explaining diagnoses and treatment plans

Veterinarian Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a veterinarian in Maine?

You must obtain a license from the Maine Board of Veterinary Medicine before practicing in the state. The path requires completing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited institution and passing the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination. Maine also requires applicants to pass the Multistate Veterinary Practice Examination, which covers state-specific law and ethics. Applications are submitted directly to the Maine Board of Veterinary Medicine for review and approval.

How much do veterinarians make in Maine?

Veterinarians in Maine earn a median of about $130,600 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $81,780 for the lowest 10% to over $194,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire veterinarians in Maine?

Maine veterinarian roles are posted by Vetcor, Vetco, and The Jackson Laboratory and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Maine's mix of private companion animal practices, emergency specialty hospitals, and state agriculture and public health agencies means hiring comes from a broad range of employer types across the state.

Which Maine cities have the most veterinarian jobs?

Portland, Camden, and Lewiston are the Maine cities with the most veterinarian openings right now. Portland drives volume as the state's largest metro with the greatest concentration of specialty and emergency practices, while Bangor serves as the hub for northern and eastern Maine, and Augusta draws openings through state government veterinary and public health positions.

Are there remote veterinarian jobs in Maine?

Yes, but they're rare. The clinical side of veterinary work requires hands-on patient care and cannot be done remotely. About 0% of veterinarian openings tied to Maine are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are almost entirely in roles like veterinary consulting, telehealth triage, or regulatory and policy work rather than direct patient practice.

How can I get hired as a veterinarian in Maine with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for an associate veterinarian role at a general practice clinic in Maine, where new graduates are commonly welcomed with mentorship built into the position. Large companion animal and mixed practices in the Portland and Bangor areas regularly hire new graduates, and Maine state agencies occasionally post entry-level public health veterinarian positions. A Maine license in hand before interviewing gives candidates a clear edge, as does clinical experience from an externship at a Maine-based practice.

Where can I find and apply to veterinarian jobs in Maine?

You can find and apply to veterinarian jobs in Maine on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maine openings across companion animal practices, emergency hospitals, and public sector roles. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and specialty, and apply directly.

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