Associate Veterinarian

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Monthly Production Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Competitive Paid Time Off

Company Paid Wellness Programs and CPD

401k with employer match

Paid Parental Leave

License Fees and Professional Dues

Job summary

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a full-time role in a AAHA-accredited small animal hospital with dogs, cats, pocket pets, and rabbits. Expect diverse medical cases, strong team support, and commitment to high-quality medicine and continued professional development.

Responsibilities include wellness exams, preventative care, diagnostics, dentistry, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, pain management, and client education.

Qualifications

• Must hold a DVM degree and be eligible for USA licensure.
• Must be able to obtain state licensure where applying.
• Ability to obtain the right to work in the USA or obtain a visa if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide wellness exams, preventive medicine, diagnostics, dentistry.
• Perform soft tissue surgery, orthopedic procedures, and pain management.
• Educate clients and develop treatment plans in collaboration with the team.
• Engage in dermatology, cardiology, ophthalmology, oncology, and exotic animal care as needed.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Diagnostics

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

DVM degree / equivalent

Job description

Introduction

Our client is a hospital hiring for a full-time Associate Veterinarian within an AAHA-accredited small animal practice. The hospital provides care for dogs and cats, alongside services for pocket pets and rabbits, offering a varied caseload in a supportive and compassionate environment. The practice is focused on high-quality medicine, patient wellbeing, and continued professional development.

Role Description and Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical care including wellness exams, preventative medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic procedures, pain management, and client education. The role also offers exposure to dermatology, behavior therapy, acupuncture, cardiology, ophthalmology, oncology, and exotic companion animal care. Responsibilities include building long-term client relationships, developing treatment plans, communicating clearly with pet owners, and collaborating with the wider team to deliver excellent patient outcomes.

Practice Details

The hospital operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and is closed on Sundays. The practice is AAHA accredited and equipped to support advanced diagnostics and treatment, including blood and lab testing, ECG, digital radiology, tonometry, ultrasound, and surgical capabilities.

Services include wellness care, vaccinations, dental care, dermatology, euthanasia, microchipping, nutrition, parasite control, puppy and kitten care, senior care, internal medicine, acupuncture, behavior therapy, cardiology, health certificates, OFA certification, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pain management, pocket pet care, rabbit care, anesthesia, spay and neuter, soft tissue surgery, CCL repair, mass removal, orthopedic surgery, dental surgery, vulvoplasty, and cystotomy. The practice emphasizes high standards of care, access to advanced resources, and continuous learning.

Team

The team consists of 5 DVMs supported by a collaborative and skilled support staff. The environment is supportive, team-oriented, and focused on professional growth, allowing veterinarians to practice confidently while working alongside experienced colleagues.

Candidate Requirements

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

Package

Salary up to $170,000 (Annual)

• Base Salary of $130-170k
• Sign On Bonus
• Monthly Production Bonus with NO Negative Accrual
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Wellness Programs and Support
• Paid Continuing Education & Dedicated Days Off to Attend
• 401k with employer match
• Paid Parental leave
• Company Paid License Fees and Professional Dues
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Personal Pet Discounts

Hours: Full Time