Veterinarian | Defiance, OH

Defiance Veterinay Clinic; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Six-figure salary + production

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Defiance Veterinary Clinic in Defiance, Ohio is seeking an experienced full-time veterinarian to join a collaborative, dentistry-focused team. You’ll work alongside two seasoned DVMs with strong technician support and modern diagnostic tools to provide high-quality dental and medical care.

This is a stable, low-stress environment where you’ll have clinical autonomy on cases, opportunities to perform dentistry, and a predictable schedule within an established practice that values client

Qualifications

• DVM degree and state veterinary license or eligibility.
• Strong dentistry skills and interest in dental procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a DVM team and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide general medicine, dentistry, and surgery as part of a 3-DVM team.
• Manage dental cases with modern equipment and diagnostics.
• Communicate effectively with clients and staff to ensure quality care.

Skills

Dentistry expertise

Clinical autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

DVM degree

Tools

Ultrasound

Digital dental radiography

Laser surgery

Job description

Enjoy dentistry and want a hospital where you'll actually have the opportunity to use those skills?

Defiance Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced full-time veterinarian to join our collaborative team in Defiance, Ohio.

You’ll work alongside two experienced DVMs in a well-established practice with strong technician support, modern diagnostic capabilities, and consistent opportunities to perform dentistry.

Eligible experienced veterinarians can receive a $220,000 signing bonus package, along with competitive base salary, production compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Quick Snapshot

• Collaborative 3-DVM team
• Work alongside 2 experienced veterinarians
• Strong focus on dentistry
• Digital dental radiography
• Mix of wellness, sick visits, surgery, and dentistry
• Strong technician and support staff
• Established client base
• Predictable scheduling
• Clinical autonomy with experienced colleagues to collaborate with
• Ultrasound, digital radiography, and laser surgery

What It’s Like to Practice Here

Defiance Veterinary Clinic has been serving pets and their families for decades, building long-term relationships throughout the community while providing thoughtful, high-quality veterinary care.

This isn’t a high-volume, high-pressure environment. You’ll have the time and clinical support to work cases up appropriately, communicate with clients, and practice medicine confidently.

As an experienced veterinarian, you’ll have autonomy over your cases while working alongside two experienced DVMs who value collaboration and are available when another perspective is helpful.

Dentistry is an important part of our caseload, making this an especially strong opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys dental procedures and wants the equipment and support to provide comprehensive dental care.

Medical Capabilities & Equipment

You’ll have access to the tools and clinical support needed to manage a broad general practice caseload, including:

• Digital dental radiography
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Laser surgery
• Three exam rooms
• Experienced clinical support staff

Whether your interests include dentistry, surgery, diagnostics, or general medicine, you’ll have the resources and autonomy to continue practicing in the areas you enjoy.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced veterinarian who enjoys general practice medicine and wants to join an established, collaborative team.

This could be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy dentistry and dental procedures
• Are comfortable managing cases independently
• Value having experienced DVM colleagues to collaborate with
• Appreciate strong technician support
• Enjoy building long-term client and patient relationships
• Want clinical autonomy with modern diagnostic resources
• Are looking for a long-term opportunity with a predictable schedule

Life in Defiance

Defiance offers an affordable cost of living and a comfortable pace of life while keeping you within reach of larger Midwest cities.

Located along the Maumee and Auglaize Rivers, the area offers:

• Parks, trails, and outdoor recreation
• Golf and community events
• Affordable housing and short commutes
• Convenient access to Toledo and Fort Wayne
• Plenty of opportunities to enjoy life outside of work

CareVet Offers You:

• $220K signing bonus package for eligible experienced veterinarians
• Six-figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
• Student loan support and relocation assistance
• No upfront non-compete
• Custom compensation packages tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Schedule flexibility and paid time off
• Free access to Carebnb
• Professional development and CE opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program focused on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet's on-staff licensed social worker
• For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet's Ultimate CarePackage!

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About the Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.