Associate Veterinarian | Surgery Focus

CareVet Health • Niles, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a practice where your surgical skills are valued and your caseload stays interesting? At Animal Medical Care Center & Cat Hospital, experienced veterinarians can receive a customizable first-year compensation package totaling up to $200K (based on experience). Choose the structure that fits your goals — a higher guaranteed base salary, a larger signing bonus, or a combination of both. You'll join a collaborative two-doctor team managing a diverse caseload that includes dogs, cats, exotics, birds, reptiles, and pocket pets, with regular opportunities to perform surgery and dentistry. This package is designed to be flexible and achievable based on your experience and preferences. We are a well-established, multi-species practice that offers far more variety than a typical small-animal clinic. You’ll see a diverse caseload including dogs, cats, exotics, pocket pets, birds, and reptiles — keeping your days engaging and professionally rewarding. This is not a high-volume, high-pressure environment — you’ll have the time and support to work cases up appropriately and practice medicine thoughtfully. Our team values collaboration, efficiency, and respect for clinical judgment. Doctors are trusted to manage their cases while having support readily available when needed. We prioritize appropriate appointment pacing, skilled technician support, collaborative case discussion when helpful, predictable scheduling and work-life balance, and a supportive, team-oriented culture. This is an excellent fit for a veterinarian who wants to utilize and continue developing their surgical and dental skills in a supportive environment. You’ll have the tools and staff to manage a wide range of cases: advanced diagnostics, a fully equipped surgical suite, dedicated dental capabilities, multi-species treatment areas, and experienced support staff.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
• Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
• Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
• Strong fondness and understanding of animals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

Nice To Haves

• Experienced DVMs comfortable with general surgery and dentistry
• Veterinarians who enjoy a varied, engaging caseload
• Doctors interested in or open to exotics medicine (optional)
• Clinicians seeking autonomy with strong support
• Veterinarians wanting to avoid repetitive wellness-only schedules

Responsibilities

• Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
• Treat and dress wounds
• Perform surgery on animals
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases
• Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
• Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
• Prescribe medication
• Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Benefits

• $200K Your Way: Customize your first-year compensation with your choice of guaranteed base and bonus
• Production Bonus Plan: Earn more with no negative accrual
• Schedule Flexibility: PTO and access to CareVet’s vacation properties (Carebnb) for true work-life balance
• Clinical Support & Mentorship: Focused on skill development, surgery, dentals, and CE opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Parental Support: Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness & Stress Support: Employee Assistance Program and access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker
• No Upfront Non-Compete: Signing bonus, student loan support, and relocation stipend where applicable
• Veterinarian-Focused Culture: Collaborative, supportive team that values your skills, growth, and work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree