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Up to $40k Sign-on Bonus! -Associate Veterinarian - Swaim's Veterinary Clinic
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:
Swaim Serum Co. originated in the 1940s when the Swaim family opened a store in the retail market. It wasn’t until the 1990s that the Swaim family expanded into the veterinary industry. Swaim Serum Co. has been servicing the Oklahoma City and surrounding areas since then and have many long-time clients who travel to see us!
We are a multi-doctor practice located in the heart of Oklahoma City. Our newly renovated hospital now houses 8 exam rooms and plenty of space to do multiple procedures at a time. We have a variety of skill levels in the practice that helps cultivate a very dynamic, collaborative environment. Our primary focus is Small Animal Preventative Medicine but we do see a high volume of Internal Medicine cases.
Position Purpose:
Associate DVM with Leadership Opportunity!
Up to $40,000 sign-on bonus available!
AtSwaim's Veterinary Clinic, veterinary medicine is more than a career—it’s a calling built on trust, compassion, and a genuine love for animals. Located in the heart of Oklahoma City, our clinic has long been a trusted part of the community, providing high-quality, individualized care and building lasting relationships with pets and their people.
We’re looking for a DVM who shares our passion for great medicine and is excited about growing into a leadership-focused role. This is a chance to shape a team, influence clinic culture, and help guide the future of a practice that values both excellence and enjoyment in the work we do.
You’ll join a team that takes medicine seriously—but not itself too seriously. We believe in collaboration, communication, and creating an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We don’t just talk about work-life balance—we live it. Our culture is upbeat, supportive, and built around helping our doctors thrive both professionally and personally.
Here, you’ll find:
- A positive, collaborative team that truly supports one another
- Real opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and clinic growth
- Autonomy in how you practice medicine, with strong team backing
- A culture that values well-being, development, and yes—having fun at work
What we are looking for
- A DVM with a valid license to practice in Oklahoma
- Someone with a desire for growth and leadership
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit
- A desire to perform surgery and dentistry
- A love for client education and animal medicine
- An eagerness to make an impact in a close-knit, community-oriented clinic
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients
Benefits & Perks
- Unlimited personal time (yes, really!)
- Bonus incentives + MDVM stipend
- 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
- Leadership opportunities!
Ready to lead, grow, and make an impact? If you're looking for a place where your voice matters, your work is valued, and your days are filled with purpose, Swaim's Veterinary Clinic is ready to welcome you with open arms (and probably a wagging tail or two). Let’s build something amazing together.
Apply today and discover what it means to love where you work!
Pay Range:
USD $100,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /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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