Veterinarian

30th Street Animal Hospital•Indianapolis, IN

13d•$140,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

30th Street Animal Hospital is hiring an Associate Veterinarian for its collaborative small-animal general practice in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role is open to experienced veterinarians and new graduates, including the Class of 2027. The hospital offers a modern, well-equipped facility, experienced support staff, a diverse medical and surgical caseload, and a relationship-centered approach to patient care. Compensation is $140,000–$170,000 plus production, with earning potential of $230,000 or more. Compensation models include base-only, production-only, or base plus production, with no negative accrual. A sign-on bonus of up to $30,000, student loan repayment, and relocation assistance are available. The schedule is a four-day workweek with rotating half-day Saturdays, no on-call responsibilities, and no major holiday coverage. The appointment-based day includes 30-minute doctor visits and a dedicated midday block for lunch, records, callbacks, procedures, and collaboration. Veterinarians typically see approximately 15 patients daily. The team has an approximately 2:1 technician-to-doctor ratio, experienced support staff, and a dedicated floater. The hospital is a remodeled, approximately 6,000-square-foot facility with six exam rooms, a two-table surgical suite, separate canine and feline treatment areas, an isolation ward, and designated surgical recovery space. Equipment and technology include IDEXX in-house diagnostics, digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, EKG, therapeutic laser, advanced anesthesia monitoring, electrocautery, active surgical suction, and EzyVet, Weave, and ScribbleVet AI. The caseload spans preventive care, wellness, internal medicine, dermatology, dentistry, ultrasound, and soft tissue surgery, with specialty and emergency referral relationships available when needed. New graduates receive an individualized first-year mentorship program with extended appointment times, side-by-side clinical training, supervised surgical and dental experience, regular mentor meetings, progress evaluations, and increasing clinical independence. Experienced veterinarians have clinical autonomy, opportunities to pursue professional interests, contribute to hospital protocols, mentor newer doctors if interested, and explore leadership or partnership opportunities. The hospital emphasizes teamwork, open communication, individualized treatment plans, and compassionate client relationships. Through Veterinary Practice Partners, employees can access professional development, leadership resources, and potential practice partnership opportunities.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution.
Current Indiana veterinary license or eligibility to obtain licensure before starting.
Collaborative and compassionate approach to patient care and client communication.
Interest in practicing high-quality medicine, continuing to learn, and contributing to a supportive team environment.
Passion for small-animal general practice for experienced applicants.

Nice To Haves

New graduates, including the Class of 2027, are encouraged to apply.
Experience or interest in surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, diagnostics, or other areas of general practice.

Responsibilities

Provide small-animal general veterinary care, including wellness, internal medicine, dermatology, dentistry, diagnostics, and soft tissue surgery.
Examine and treat patients, interpret diagnostic findings, and formulate individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and colleagues.
Perform procedures such as spays and neuters, mass removals, cystotomies, pyometras, foreign body surgeries, and dental procedures as appropriate to experience and interests.
Communicate with clients and help them make informed decisions that balance medical recommendations with their circumstances.
Collaborate with veterinarians and support staff through case discussions, team huddles, and weekly doctor meetings.
For new graduates, participate in the structured mentorship program and progressively develop clinical, surgical, and dental skills.
For experienced veterinarians, contribute to clinical discussions and hospital protocols, and mentor newer doctors if interested.