Veterinarian | Defiance, OH
About The Position
Defiance Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced full-time veterinarian to join our collaborative team in Defiance, Ohio. You'll work alongside two experienced DVMs in a well-established practice that values teamwork, client relationships, and thoughtful patient care. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys dentistry, appreciates strong clinical support, and wants to practice in a hospital equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment capabilities. This role has a $220,000 signing bonus package for experienced veterinarians. Defiance Veterinary Clinic has been serving pets and their families for decades, building strong relationships throughout the community while providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care. This is not a high-volume, high-pressure environment. Our doctors have the time and support needed to work cases up appropriately, communicate with clients, and practice medicine thoughtfully. You'll be joining a team that values collaboration, communication, and creating a positive experience for both clients and patients.
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
- Enjoys dentistry
- Appreciates strong clinical support
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
- Six figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
- Generous signing bonus
- Student loan support
- Relocation stipend
- No upfront non-compete
- Custom compensation packages, tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401k with match
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance
- Paid time off
- Free access to Carebnb, CareVet’s vacation properties
- Mentorship-driven experience
- Strong focus on skill development
- CE opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support
- Access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
