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Veterinarian - Erie Animal Hospital
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.
Job Details
Practice:
Since our opening in 1953, our hospital's success has always been driven by our veterinarians who have your pet's health and wellness at the forefront.
Erie Animal Hospital doctors and staff have served all of the community's pet care needs for over 70 years. We offer expert veterinary services to the Erie area, as well as other nearby cities.
Position Purpose:
Associate Veterinarian – Erie Animal Hospital | Erie, PA
Join a compassionate, close-knit team that’s been serving the Erie community for over 70 years!
At Erie Animal Hospital, we’re proud to be a trusted name in companion animal care since the 1950s. Our recently renovated hospital offers a welcoming, modern environment with six spacious exam rooms — including a cat-only room and separate feline lobby — ensuring comfort for both pets and their people.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Collaborative, Experienced Team: Work alongside 3 dedicated DVMs — Dr. Diane Ventrello, Dr. Brian Ulrich, and Dr. Raylene Hinley-Schroeck — supported by a tenured group of licensed technicians, assistants, and front-desk staff. Most team members have been with us for 5+ years, creating a drama-free, family-like culture.
Supportive Environment: We value communication and growth through biweekly team meetings and lunch-and-learns. You’ll have access to structured mentorship, making this a new grad–friendly hospital where your career can truly flourish.
Comprehensive Medicine: We provide high-quality small animal medicine and surgery, including daily dentals and soft-tissue procedures. Dr. Ulrich and Dr. Hinley both perform abdominal ultrasounds, with Dr. Hinley offering cardiology scans as well.
Modern Equipment: Digital full-body and dental radiography, IDEXX in-house and reference labs, digital ultrasound, Cornerstone practice management software, and full anesthesia monitoring systems.
Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy a four-day work week with only every third Saturday rotation. Our doctors support each other with flexibility and autonomy in scheduling.
Structured Mentorship for New Graduates
Our structured mentorship program ensures new graduates receive hands-on support from experienced veterinarians in medicine, surgery, and client communication. You’ll have guided training, regular check-ins, and a gradual transition to independence — all within a supportive and encouraging environment designed to help you thrive.
What Sets Us Apart
Erie Animal Hospital isn’t just a workplace—it’s a team that truly cares. We believe in balancing excellent medical care with a people-first culture where your well-being and professional satisfaction come first. You’ll have the clientele base to stay busy (enough for five DVMs!) while maintaining strong compliance and client relationships.
We foster an atmosphere of respect, collaboration, and humor — where your voice matters, your skills are appreciated, and your growth is supported.
About Erie, PA
Erie offers lakeside living with a low cost of living, four beautiful seasons, and endless outdoor recreation — from Presque Isle’s sandy beaches to ski slopes and local wineries. It’s the perfect blend of small-town charm and city convenience.
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:
- DVM/VMD 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:
- 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 $120,000.00 /Yr.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.
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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