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Part Time Associate Veterinarian - Southside Veterinary Clinic

Southside Veterinary Clinic Bixby, Oklahoma

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Overview

As a veterinarian at Heartland Veterinary Partners, you will provide quality care to patients and empathetic service to clients. You will partner with other veterinarians, technicians, and client service representatives to operate as an efficient and productive team.

Success in this role takes a collaborative mindset while operating as an independent branch of Heartland. This is an opportunity to expand your skillset while using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills and passion for patient care to build a productive and rewarding career.

When you join us, you will make a real difference in the lives of our patients and clients. You will also become a valued member of our team and contribute to the success of our practice.

Southside Veterinary Clinic

Success Profile

We’re looking for passionate vets with the following traits:

Adaptable
Compassionate
Communicator
Critical Thinker
Collaborative
Empathetic

Culture

At Heartland Veterinary Partners, we believe that prioritizing care for veterinarians enables them to prioritize care for their patients. We offer several benefits and support programs to help veterinarians succeed, including:

Mentorship

We provide access to experienced mentors who can help our partners hone their craft and develop their skills, regardless of where they are in their career journey.

Choose Your Setting

We have practices in many states across the country with diverse settings and focuses, so our veterinarians can choose the environment that is best for them.

Work-Life Balance

We understand that our veterinarians have lives outside of the practice, and we are committed to helping them achieve balance.

Authentic Autonomy

Each practice is led locally, and we empower our teams to make all the clinical and inventory decisions to best meet the needs of the community they serve.

Support When it Matters Most

We support our veterinarians at every stage of their careers, from new graduates to experienced practitioners.

Job Details

Practice:

Since June of 1982, The Southside Veterinary Clinic has been here serving Bixby, Broken Arrow, Glenpool, Haskell, Jenks, Mounds, and the surrounding communities.

We are equipped to provide dog or cat wellness care, dental cleaning, x-rays, and routine spay and neuter as well as other surgeries. We also provide high rated boarding services at our onsite kennel.

More about the Role:

Associate Veterinarian (Part-Time) – Southside Veterinary Clinic | Bixby, OK
Serving Bixby, Broken Arrow, Glenpool, Haskell, Jenks, Mounds & surrounding communities

Since 1982, Southside Veterinary Clinic has been a trusted name in compassionate, community-focused veterinary care. Nestled in the heart of Bixby, Oklahoma, our close-knit team provides comprehensive care to pets of all ages—from bouncy puppies to beloved seniors.

Led by Drs. Riley, Metcalf, Gregg, and Milligan, we’re proud to offer a full spectrum of veterinary services, including surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, wellness visits, senior pet care, and boarding. We thrive on building meaningful, lasting relationships with our clients and their furry companions—and now, we’re looking to welcome a kind, curious, and collaborative Associate Veterinarian to our team!

Whether you’re seeking part-time or full-time hours, we’d love to meet you.

Essential Responsibilities:

What You’ll Do:
- Deliver high-quality, empathetic care to cats and dogs
- Perform surgeries, dental procedures, and preventative medicine
- Interpret diagnostics and communicate results clearly and compassionately
- Educate pet parents on treatment options, wellness protocols, and senior care
- Maintain thorough and accurate medical records
- Collaborate with a supportive team to ensure top-notch patient care
- Offer guidance on end-of-life decisions with sensitivity and respect

Requirements/Qualifications:

✅ What We’re Looking For:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an AVMA-accredited school
- Active (or eligible) license to practice in Oklahoma
- DEA/BNDD eligibility
- Strong communicator with a positive, team-oriented mindset
- Passion for delivering personalized, high-quality veterinary care
- Ability to lift 25 lbs (or more with a teammate’s help!)

Benefits Offered:

Perks & Benefits:
We value balance, growth, and recognizing your contributions!
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Unlimited Personal Time Away – yes, really!
- Performance-based bonus incentives
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) & Roth(k) plans with employer match
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance + licensing reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
- Leadership development & career advancement opportunities
- Relocation assistance available
- Mental health resources & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- DVM referral bonus program
✨ What Makes Us Stand Out:
We’re more than a clinic—we’re a cornerstone of the community. With a fully stocked pharmacy, in-house boarding, advanced diagnostics, a focus on geriatric wellness, and a compassionate approach to end-of-life care, we support pets (and their people) at every life stage.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're looking for a practice that feels like home—and a team that treats every pet like family—we’d love to connect!
Call us, swing by for a visit, or submit your application today. Let’s make a difference together!

Pay Range:

USD $55,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr.

Pay Range: $ USD $55,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr.

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Career Path

New Graduate

This is your first veterinary role after school. You’re getting your feet wet and putting that education to work gaining the experience you need to become the vet you know you can be.

Clinically Confident

You’ve been here a while and have your feet under you. You still have plenty of learning and growing to do, but you’re well on your way.

Learning to Lead

Thanks to your experience and dedication, you’ve earned the trust and respect of your community and established yourself as an example for other vets to follow.

“I love working at a Heartland-owned practice. They let us be ourselves with the support of a corporation. My relationship with our regional director is genuine and supportive. It’s obvious anytime company leadership addresses the practices that they genuinely care about our wellbeing and make decisions with our best interests in mind. We are extremely lucky to work for a company this down to earth.”
- Dr. Alexandra Carter, Managing DVM

Rewards

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Generous Vacation Time
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Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits
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Flexible Scheduling
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401(k) and Roth(k) with match
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Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
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Relocation Assistance

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