Associate Veterinarian – Dayton Area

DVM Focus; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Competitive compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative clinical environment

Medical autonomy

Potential equity/ownership

Job summary

DVM Focus is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a small-animal practice in the Dayton area. The role involves general medicine and surgery within a collaborative clinical environment and offers potential equity/partnership opportunities for motivated doctors.

Ideal candidates hold a DVM or equivalent, have or can obtain Ohio licensure, and are committed to high-quality patient care with strong client communication skills.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent.
• Current veterinary license or ability to obtain state licensure.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive wellness and preventive care.
• Diagnose and treat medical conditions in small animals.
• Develop diagnostic and treatment plans tailored to patients.
• Perform general surgical procedures per experience level.
• Educate clients on preventive care and treatments.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Collaborate with technicians, staff, and veterinarians.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Strong medical judgment

Client communication

Collaborative approach

Growth mindset

Surgical skills

General medicine

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

Job description

Associate Veterinarian – Dayton Area

DVM Focus is recruiting an Associate Veterinarian for a small-animal practice in the greater Dayton, Ohio area.

This opportunity offers a veterinarian the chance to practice general medicine and surgery within a collaborative clinical environment while developing long-term relationships with clients and their pets. The position also includes potential equity and partnership opportunity for a veterinarian interested in building a longer-term future with the practice.

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive wellness and preventive care
• Diagnose and treat medical conditions in small-animal patients
• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
• Perform general surgical procedures appropriate to experience and skill level
• Educate clients regarding preventive care, treatment recommendations, and ongoing patient needs
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records
• Collaborate with veterinary technicians, support staff, and fellow veterinarians
• Participate in continued professional and clinical development

What We’re Looking For

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Current veterinary license or ability to obtain appropriate state licensure
• Strong medical judgment and commitment to high-quality patient care
• General medicine and surgical skills appropriate to experience level
• Effective client communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative approach to veterinary medicine
• Interest in continued professional growth

Veterinarians at different stages of their careers may be considered, with experience expectations evaluated based on clinical background and the needs of the practice.

What This Opportunity Offers

• Full-time Associate Veterinarian position
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Collaborative clinical environment
• Medical autonomy
• Potential equity and partnership opportunity

The greater Dayton area provides access to city amenities while maintaining the affordability and day-to-day convenience of a smaller metropolitan region. The area also offers parks, outdoor recreation, restaurants, entertainment, and convenient access to other major Ohio cities.

For a veterinarian looking for a general-practice opportunity with room to grow professionally and the potential to develop an ownership stake in the future, this position offers an attractive long-term career path.