Associate Veterinarian – Indianapolis Metro Area, Indiana

DVM Focus; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Relocation assistance

Retention bonus

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

CE days

CE allowance

Pet care discounts

Uniform allowance

EAP

Dues covered

Licensing fees covered

AVMA-PLIT coverage

Partnership opportunities

Job summary

DVM Focus in the Indianapolis metropolitan area is seeking an experienced full-time Associate Veterinarian to join its team. The practice provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs and cats, with a focus on collaboration and high-quality medicine.

This position features a four-day workweek with no on-call, strong clinical support, and flexible compensation options among base, production, or base-plus-production models. New graduates are not currently being considered.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Indiana veterinary license.
• Previous clinical experience in small animal practice with strong medical, surgical, and dental skills.
• Commitment to collaborative, relationship-centered veterinary care.
• New graduates are not currently being considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs and cats.
• Collaborate with team to deliver high-quality care.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Keep current with evolving veterinary medicine and techniques.

Skills

Small animal medicine

Surgical skills

Dental skills

Team collaboration

Relationship-centered care

Education

DVM or VMD degree

Job description

A progressive, relationship-centered small animal hospital in the Indianapolis metropolitan area is seeking an experienced full-time Associate Veterinarian to join its team.

The practice provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs and cats and is looking for a veterinarian who values collaboration, strong client relationships, and high-quality medicine.

This position is not currently open to new graduates.

What to Expect

Four-day workweek with no on-call.
Doctors work four days per week, typically 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, with no on-call responsibilities.

Strong clinical support

A 2:1 staff-to-doctor ratio provides experienced, knowledgeable support so veterinarians can concentrate on their patients and medicine.

Modern, well-equipped environment

The hospital is designed to support efficient workflows and comprehensive small animal medicine, with advanced technology and systems supporting medical, surgical, dental, and diagnostic care.

Flexible compensation options

Doctors can choose among different compensation structures based on their preferences, including base-only, production-only, or base-plus-production models.

Compensation & Benefits

• $140,000–$170,000 base salary
• Production compensation with no negative accrual
• Earning potential of $230,000+
• Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus
• Student loan repayment
• Relocation assistance
• Retention bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid continuing education days
• Continuing education allowance
• Pet care discounts
• Uniform allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional dues covered
• Veterinary licensing fees covered
• AVMA-PLIT coverage
• Partnership opportunities

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
• Valid Indiana veterinary license
• Previous clinical experience in small animal practice
• Strong medical, surgical, and dental skills
• Commitment to collaborative, relationship-centered veterinary care
• New graduates are not currently being considered

DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7397