The Job Opportunity:
A thriving mixed-animal veterinary practice is seeking a Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to focus primarily on small animal medicine. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who is passionate about serving the companion animals of the community while working within a collaborative, family-oriented practice that values mentorship, professional growth, and high-quality medicine.
The successful candidate will manage a diverse small animal caseload of approximately 15–18 appointments per day while working alongside two technicians per veterinarian. The role offers strong clinical autonomy, modern medical resources, meaningful surgical opportunities, and access to experienced colleagues with interests spanning surgery, diagnostics, sports medicine, dentistry, rehabilitation, and other areas of veterinary medicine.
Practice Information:
This established mixed-animal practice provides comprehensive veterinary care for companion animals and horses throughout its surrounding agricultural community. The opening is specifically designed for a small animal veterinarian who wants to focus on companion animal medicine while benefiting from the knowledge and resources of a broader mixed-animal team.
The hospital sees approximately 15–18 appointments per doctor each day and maintains a support ratio of approximately two technicians per veterinarian. The clinical caseload includes wellness and preventive care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, urgent care, and orthopedic medicine, with the broader practice also providing equine sports medicine, chiropractic care, and other specialized services.
Modern clinical resources include an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, dental radiography and equipment, surgical laser, therapy laser, and other diagnostic technology. The practice also maintains access to specialty referrals when advanced consultation is appropriate. The team culture is collaborative, compassionate, teaching-focused, and committed to helping veterinarians continue to expand their clinical skills.
Role Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive wellness, preventive, medical, dental, surgical, diagnostic, and urgent care for small animal patients
Manage an established small animal caseload of approximately 15–18 appointments per day
Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine
Perform routine soft-tissue surgical procedures appropriate to experience
Participate in orthopedic procedures and advanced surgical cases according to training and clinical interest
Provide routine dental procedures and comprehensive oral health care
Utilize in-house laboratory diagnostics, digital radiography, dental radiography, surgical laser, therapy laser, and other medical resources
Evaluate diagnostic findings and develop appropriate treatment recommendations
Manage urgent-care presentations within the small animal practice
Educate clients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, preventive healthcare, nutrition, and long-term wellness
Build strong, lasting relationships with clients through compassionate communication and individualized education
Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
Collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, client service representatives, and hospital leadership
Work with colleagues across multiple areas of veterinary medicine to support collaborative case management
Participate in continuing education, mentorship, and ongoing professional development
Pursue individual interests in surgery, dentistry, orthopedics, diagnostics, rehabilitation, or other areas of clinical medicine
Utilize specialty referral resources when advanced consultation is appropriate
Contribute to a collaborative hospital culture centered on teamwork, medical excellence, and exceptional patient care
Job Applicant Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary university
- Active Ohio veterinary license or eligibility for licensure
- Passion for small animal medicine and serving the local companion animal community
- Strong clinical judgment and medical decision-making abilities
- Compassionate, client-centered approach to veterinary medicine
- Strong verbal, written, and client-education skills
- Ability to manage a diverse small animal caseload
- Interest or experience in surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, orthopedics, or urgent care welcomed
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
- Ability to build meaningful long-term relationships with clients and their pets
- Commitment to evidence-based medicine, professionalism, and continuous improvement
- Strong interest in mentorship, continuing education, and professional development
- Availability for either a full-time or part-time schedule
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
Competitive base compensation with production-based earning opportunities
DVM long-term incentive compensation program with annual production-based bonus opportunities
No-negative-accrual compensation model
Transparent production metrics and operational support
Signing and retention bonus opportunities available for qualified candidates
Relocation assistance available where applicable
Employee referral incentive opportunities
Retirement savings plan with employer matching
Full-time and part-time scheduling options
Flexible scheduling designed to support a strong work-life balance
Generous continuing education allowance
Paid professional licensing fees and professional dues
Mentorship and individualized professional development programs
Tailored career development and career pathing opportunities
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
Life insurance and mental health resources
Paid time off and holidays for eligible full-time employees
Student loan assistance opportunities
Strong technical support with approximately two technicians per veterinarian
Medical autonomy supported by experienced leadership and established medical systems
Access to in-house laboratory diagnostics, digital radiography, dental radiography, surgical laser, therapy laser, and modern diagnostic equipment
Opportunities to develop small animal surgical, dental, orthopedic, and diagnostic skills
Access to specialty referrals when advanced consultation is needed
Collaborative medical team with diverse clinical interests and experience
Exposure to a broader mixed-animal practice and opportunities to learn from equine and livestock-focused colleagues
Teaching-focused environment with strong mentorship and case collaboration
Opportunities to explore rehabilitation, sports medicine, chiropractic care, and other specialized areas through the broader practice
Family-oriented workplace culture focused on teamwork, compassion, and professional growth
Small-town Ohio setting with access to nearby regional communities, outdoor recreation, and agricultural opportunities
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