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New Grad Veterinarian | Personalized Mentorship + $120K–$150K | Kenton, OH with Sign-on Bonus and/or Relocation Assistance
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:
In operation since 1971, Oates Veterinary Clinicwelcomes both emergency cases as well as patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Beyond medical care, our goal is to make our clinic as comfortable, pet-friendly, family-friendly, and calm as possible. We also offer a full-service boarding and grooming facility.
Position Purpose:
New Grad Veterinarian | Personalized Mentorship + $120K–$150K | Kenton, OH
Oates Veterinary Clinic
Compensation: $120K- $150K Plus Production
Bonus Package: Up to $100K Sign on Bonus and/or Relocation Assistance
Student Loan Assitance
NAVLE Reimbursement
Your First Year, Built Around You
You won't be expected to know everything on Day 1. We'll build your schedule and development around your confidence level.
✓ Experienced DVM available for case collaboration
✓ Surgical coaching and hands-on support
✓ Opportunity to scrub in before performing unfamiliar procedures independently
✓ Gradual increase in case complexity
✓ Dedicated time for case discussion and learning
✓ CE support based on the skills you want to develop
✓ No pressure to become “fast” before you're ready
Choose YOUR Career Path
What kind of veterinarian do you want to become?
Medicine & Diagnostics
Build confidence working through challenging cases using in-house diagnostics and digital radiology.
Dentistry
Develop your dentistry skills with digital dental radiography.
SurgeryGrow from routine procedures into more advanced soft-tissue surgery at your own pace.
Not sure yet?
That's okay. Your first job is supposed to help you figure that out.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a veterinarian who wants purpose, flexibility, and the ability to make an impact.
You might be:
- A new graduate seeking mentorship and hands-on learning
- An experienced DVM ready for more autonomy and creativity
- Someone who values strong relationships with clients, patients, and teammates
If you’re compassionate, communicative, and excited to practice medicine your way—you’ll fit right in.
Life in Kenton, Ohio and the Surrounding Area
Kenton + Findlay + Lima + Ada
Nearby Ada has the college-town influence of Ohio Northern University, while Findlay and Lima add restaurants, shopping, entertainment and events. ONU itself promotes nearby Findlay and Lima for live music, outdoor dining, festivals and recreation
The area has parks, hiking, biking, canoeing, disc golf and other outdoor recreation. Kenton itself maintains five parks, including Saulisberry Park/France Lake.
Trade expensive apartment living and crowded city streets for more space, parks, trails and room to enjoy your time outside of work.
Never considered Northwest Ohio? Give us one day to change your mind.
Come meet the team, tour the hospital and explore the area. You can decide for yourself whether Oates could be the right place to launch your career.
Email for more information: Jennifer.cuthriell@heartlandvetpartners.com
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 $120,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /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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