Urgent Care Veterinarian – Toledo, Ohio

Supreme Search Specialists; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional liability coverage

Uniform allowance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Veterinary mentorship

Professional development

Ownership opportunities

Job summary

Supreme Search Specialists in Toledo, Ohio seeks an experienced Urgent Care Veterinarian (DVM/VMD) for full-time, outpatient urgent care services. You will provide high-quality care for minor injuries and non-life-threatening illnesses, with predictable shifts and collaboration with emergency clinicians.

The role emphasizes efficient triage, client communication, and access to specialist support, with ownership opportunities and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree and active Ohio veterinary license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat urgent care cases efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality urgent care medicine to companion animals.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with minor injuries, acute illnesses and non-life-threatening conditions.
• Conduct urgent care consultations and comprehensive physical examinations.
• Perform triage and determine appropriate treatment priorities.
• Stabilize patients and coordinate with emergency or specialist teams when needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical decision making

Independent work

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD)

State Veterinary License – Ohio

Job description

Urgent Care Veterinarian – Toledo, Ohio | Competitive Salary + Set Shifts + Excellent Work-Life Balance

Location: Toledo, Ohio
Position: Urgent Care Veterinarian (DVM/VMD)
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Competitive Compensation Package | Dependent on Experience
Additional Incentives: Potential Ownership Opportunities | Career Progression
Schedule: Full-Time | Set Shift Scheduling | Outpatient Urgent Care
Benefits: Comprehensive Healthcare | 401(k) Retirement Plan | Professional Liability Coverage | Veterinary Mentorship | Professional Development

About the Role

An excellent opportunity is available for an Urgent Care Veterinarian to join an established emergency and urgent care veterinary hospital in Toledo, Ohio.

Offering competitive compensation, predictable shift scheduling, comprehensive benefits, and potential ownership opportunities, this position provides an attractive combination of professional development, clinical variety, and work-life balance.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality outpatient veterinary care to companion animals presenting with minor injuries, acute illnesses, and non-life-threatening medical conditions.

The role focuses on delivering efficient, compassionate urgent care without the ongoing responsibilities associated with managing hospitalized patients.

Working within a collaborative clinical environment, the veterinarian will assess, diagnose, and treat a varied caseload while maintaining clear communication with pet owners and referring veterinarians.

Patients requiring advanced treatment or hospitalization will be stabilized and referred to the appropriate emergency or specialist veterinary team.

This opportunity is particularly appealing to small animal general practice veterinarians, emergency veterinarians, and internship-trained clinicians seeking a structured urgent care position with access to experienced colleagues and specialist support.

About the Practice

The practice is an established veterinary hospital providing emergency and urgent care services to companion animals throughout Toledo and the surrounding Northwest Ohio communities.

The hospital offers a modern clinical environment with access to diagnostic imaging, laboratory resources, emergency treatment facilities, and experienced veterinary technicians.

The Urgent Care service focuses on the efficient assessment and treatment of patients requiring prompt medical attention but not extended hospitalization.

Veterinarians benefit from access to emergency clinicians and specialist consultations when patients require additional diagnostic investigations or advanced treatment.

The hospital emphasizes collaborative medicine, effective patient triage, compassionate client communication, and coordinated referral care.

Experienced clinical support personnel assist with patient handling, diagnostic procedures, treatment delivery, and efficient appointment management.

The practice encourages professional development, mentorship, and knowledge sharing within a supportive veterinary team.

Located in Toledo, Ohio, the surrounding area offers an affordable cost of living, access to Lake Erie, outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and welcoming residential communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality urgent care medicine to companion animals.

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with minor injuries, acute illnesses, and non-life-threatening conditions.

• Conduct urgent care consultations and comprehensive physical examinations.

• Perform patient triage and determine appropriate treatment priorities.

• Manage outpatient medical cases that do not require extended hospitalization.

• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans based on patient needs.

• Utilize diagnostic imaging and laboratory investigations to support clinical decision-making.

• Perform appropriate minor medical procedures within the scope of clinical competency.

• Administer medications and treatments for common urgent care conditions.

• Identify patients requiring advanced emergency treatment or specialist intervention.

• Stabilize patients requiring transfer to emergency or specialty veterinary services.

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners regarding diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and follow-up care.

• Maintain effective communication with referring veterinarians and other clinical professionals.

• Collaborate with emergency clinicians and veterinary specialists when appropriate.

• Work closely with veterinary technicians and clinical support personnel to ensure efficient patient care.

• Maintain accurate and detailed veterinary medical records.

• Participate in clinical discussions and professional development opportunities.

• Maintain high standards of veterinary medicine, patient safety, and professional ethics.

Candidate Profile

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an accredited veterinary institution or equivalent recognized qualification.

• Current veterinary license in Ohio, or eligibility to obtain one before starting.

• Previous experience in small animal general practice, emergency medicine, or completion of a veterinary internship.

• Strong interest in urgent care and outpatient veterinary medicine.

• Confidence assessing and treating common acute illnesses and minor injuries.

• Ability to identify patients requiring emergency stabilization or specialist referral.

• Strong diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-making skills.

• Ability to manage a varied caseload efficiently within a fast-paced clinical environment.

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to providing timely, compassionate, and effective outpatient veterinary care.

• A professional, patient-focused approach to veterinary medicine.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with emergency clinicians and veterinary technicians.

• Commitment to evidence‑based veterinary medicine and excellent client service.

• Interest in continuing education and developing urgent care clinical skills.

Compensation & Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package designed to support financial wellbeing, professional development, and a sustainable work-life balance.

Salary & Financial Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, dependent on experience and qualifications (ranging from $180,000 to $200,000).

• Potential ownership or shareholder participation opportunities, subject to eligibility.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Professional liability insurance coverage.

• Professional expense allowances for eligible employees.

• Uniform allowance.

Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing

• Full-time permanent employment.

• Set shift scheduling to support a predictable working routine.

• Outpatient-focused urgent care role without ongoing inpatient case management responsibilities.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Supportive and collaborative veterinary working environment.

• Experienced veterinary technicians and clinical support personnel.

• Access to emergency and specialist veterinary support.

• Emphasis on professional wellbeing and sustainable career development.

Professional Development

• Veterinary mentorship and clinical support from experienced colleagues.

• Access to diagnostic imaging and emergency treatment resources.

• Opportunities to develop urgent care and emergency medicine skills.

• Collaboration with emergency veterinarians and specialist veterinary teams.

• Opportunities to participate in clinical discussions and professional knowledge sharing.

• Leadership and career progression opportunities.

• Opportunities for long‑term professional growth within veterinary urgent care medicine.

Benefits and financial incentives are subject to employment status, eligibility, and applicable plan terms.