Associate Veterinarian – General Practice

DVM Focus; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production-based pay

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Continuing education support

Licensing support

Professional liability coverage

Mentorship and development

Job summary

DVM Focus is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a general practice in the Cincinnati metro area. This role offers a varied caseload with experienced team support and an environment focused on high-quality medicine and ongoing professional growth.

Whether you are early in your veterinary career or bringing years of experience, this position provides opportunities to build clinical strengths while maintaining room to develop new ones within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Active Ohio veterinary license or ability to obtain one.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with veterinarians and support staff.
• Interest in continued clinical and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide wellness and preventive medicine for companion animals.
• Perform diagnostic workups and case management.
• Deliver general medical care and routine surgery.
• Perform dentistry and client education.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and support staff to optimize patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

DVM / VMD degree

Ohio license or eligibility

Job description

Associate Veterinarian – General Practice

Cincinnati Metro, Ohio

$120,000–$175,000 | Full-Time

Looking for a general practice where you can practice quality medicine, keep developing your skills, and work with a team that values collaboration?

DVM Focus is recruiting an Associate Veterinarian for an established companion animal practice in the Cincinnati metro area. This opportunity offers a varied general practice caseload, experienced team support, and an environment focused on high-quality medicine and continued professional growth.

Whether you’re early in your veterinary career or bringing several years of experience, this is an opportunity to build on your clinical strengths while maintaining room to develop new ones.

What You’ll Do

You’ll provide comprehensive companion animal care, including:

• Wellness and preventive medicine
• Diagnostic workups and case management
• General medical care
• Routine surgery
• Dentistry
• Client education and communication
• Collaboration with fellow veterinarians and support staff

You’ll have the opportunity to develop your clinical interests while working within a supportive, team-oriented practice environment.

What They’re Looking For

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree
• Active Ohio veterinary license or ability to obtain one
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care
• Ability to work collaboratively with veterinarians and support staff
• Interest in continued clinical and professional development

Compensation & Benefits

Market-based compensation range: $120,000–$175,000, depending on experience, qualifications, schedule, clinical skill set, and compensation structure.

The overall package may also include:

• Production-based earning opportunity
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Continuing education support
• Professional dues and licensing support
• Professional liability coverage
• Mentorship and professional development
• Additional veterinary benefits based on eligibility

Why This One Is Worth a Conversation

This is a strong option for a veterinarian who wants the breadth of general practice with the support of an experienced team and room to continue growing clinically.

The Cincinnati market also offers a broad veterinary community and access to both urban amenities and surrounding suburban communities, making it worth considering for DVMs at different stages of their careers.

DVM Focus will walk you through the practice, schedule, compensation structure, team, and expectations before an introduction is made so you can decide whether the opportunity actually aligns with what you want.