Associate Veterinarian - Hilliard Veterinary Hospital

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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian – Hilliard Veterinary Hospital | Hilliard, OH

Are you a compassionate, team-oriented veterinarian looking to practice medicine in a well-established environment? Hilliard Veterinary Hospital in Hilliard, Ohio is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative team.

At Hilliard Veterinary Hospital, we take pride in providing compassionate, individualized care for our patients while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for our team.

As a 1.5 doctor practice with four exam rooms, we rely on our highly skilled technicians to lead patient care and keep our days running smoothly, allowing everyone to work at the top of their abilities.

Our long-tenured team creates a welcoming atmosphere where experience is valued and mentorship comes naturally, making this a great place to grow, contribute, and feel at home.

  • What You’ll Find at Hilliard Veterinary Hospital
  • Established, community-trusted practice with a strong client base
  • Collaborative, experienced team that values mentorship and teamwork
  • Supportive environment for both experienced veterinarians and new graduates
  • Emphasis on quality medicine, client education, and relationship-based care
  • Our Services & Equipment Include
  • Preventative and wellness care
  • Sick visits and urgent care
  • Soft tissue surgery and dentistry
  • Digital radiography, including dental x-ray
  • In-house laboratory for efficient diagnostics
  • Fully equipped surgical suite and on-site pharmacy

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited veterinary school
  • Eligible for or currently licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Ohio
  • Strong interest in small animal medicine and surgery
  • Commitment to high-quality patient care and client service
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
  • Core Competencies
  • Small Animal Medicine
  • Preventive & Wellness Care
  • Client Communication & Education
  • Diagnostic Interpretation
  • Surgical Proficiency
  • Dentistry & Oral Health
  • Medical Record Documentation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
  • Compassionate Patient Care
  • Time Management & Organization
  • Continuous Learning & Professional Development
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Passion for small animal medicine and client communication
  • Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude
  • Interest in continued learning and professional growth
  • Desire to build strong relationships with clients, patients, and team members
  • Why Hilliard, OH?

Located just outside of Columbus, Hilliard offers the perfect blend of suburban comfort and city accessibility. Enjoy a family-friendly community, excellent schools, local parks, and easy access to dining, entertainment, and everything the Columbus area has to offer.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary plus production potential (no negative accrual)
  • Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) options
  • Continuing education allowance and dedicated CE days
  • Paid time off
  • Professional dues and licensure coverage

Supportive Team Culture with Mentorship Opportunities

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide compassionate, individualized medical care for patients while collaborating with a team of skilled technicians. Responsibilities include performing wellness exams, soft tissue surgeries, dentistry, and maintaining clear communication with clients regarding patient health.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Preventive care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 94% require no weekends.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hilliard

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$1,636/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary plus production potential (no negative accrual)
Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) options
Continuing education allowance and dedicated CE days
Paid time off
Professional dues and licensure coverage
Supportive team culture with mentorship opportunities