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Associate Veterinarian - Athens Animal Clinic - Columbus, Indiana

Athens Animal Clinic Columbus, Indiana

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.

Athens Animal 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:

AtAthens Animal Clinicwe care for pets with the same understanding and compassion we would want for ourselves. Our patients are each valued as individuals and are treated as if they were our own.

We have been part of our community since 1971 and AAHA accredited since 1996. Our waiting room is very homey and doesn’t feel like a veterinarian office. We consider our clients and patients a part of our own family. We love nostalgia and all things classic and timeless.

Position Purpose:

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Join Our Team as an Associate Veterinarian at Athens Animal Clinic in Columbus, Indiana!

Athens Animal Clinic is looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join our fun-loving and professional team! Whether you’re an experienced veterinarian or a new graduate eager to learn, you’ll thrive in our supportive, collaborative, and energetic environment.

At Athens Animal Clinic, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality care to pets and building lasting relationships with clients. Our talented team includes experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and friendly support staff who work together seamlessly to deliver exceptional medical, surgical, and preventative care. We foster a positive and collaborative workplace where mentorship, learning, and laughter are part of every day.

Located in beautiful Columbus, Indiana, our community is known for its vibrant arts scene, striking modern architecture, and welcoming small-town charm. With great schools, plentiful parks, unique dining, and easy access to Indianapolis and Louisville, Columbus is a wonderful place to work, live, and play.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary with production bonuses

  • Flexible scheduling and work-life balance

  • Unlimited PTO

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • Continuing education allowance

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Professional mentorship and collaboration opportunities

  • Access to a large network of veterinary professionals and resources

If you’re ready to make a difference in pets’ lives while enjoying a fun and fulfilling career, we’d love to meet you! Apply today to join the Athens Animal Clinic family.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
  • Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
  • Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
  • Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
  • Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
  • Maintain patients’ medical records.
  • Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
  • Appropriate state licensure.
  • Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
  • Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

Benefits Offered:

  • Competitive Compensation -All salary ranges are negotiable based on experience
  • Unlimited personal time
  • Bonus incentives
  • Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
  • CE and licensure reimbursement 
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Managing career path development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • DVM Referral Program
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Relocation assistance available

Pay Range:

USD $100,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /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.

Dr_Alexandra_Carter

“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

  • Reward2

    Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits

  • Reward3

    Flexible Scheduling

  • Reward4

    401(k) and Roth(k) with match

  • Reward5

    Continuing Education and Training Opportunities

  • Reward6

    Relocation Assistance

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