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Shelby Street Animal Clinic
Indianapolis, Indiana

Veterinarian | Shelby Street Animal Clinic

Veterinarian 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian (DVM) – Full-Time or Part-Time | Shelby Street Animal Clinic | Indianapolis, Indiana

Shelby Street Animal Clinic is seeking a full-time or part-time Associate Veterinarian to join our growing small animal veterinary practice in Indianapolis, Indiana. If you're looking for a collaborative hospital that values teamwork, mentorship, work-life balance, and high-quality veterinary medicine, we'd love to meet you.

Whether you're a new graduate seeking structured mentorship or an experienced veterinarian looking for a supportive, community-focused practice, you'll find an environment where your skills are valued and your professional goals are supported.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

This Opportunity Is Ideal for a Veterinarian Who

  • Values a collaborative and team-oriented culture
  • Enjoys practicing high-quality companion animal medicine
  • Appreciates mentorship and continuous professional growth
  • Communicates with compassion, professionalism, and confidence
  • Wants flexibility and work-life balance without sacrificing career development
  • Enjoys building lasting relationships with clients and patients

At Shelby Street Animal Clinic, we believe great medicine starts with great people. Our team is built on mutual respect, open communication, and genuine Midwestern hospitality.

  • Core Competencies
  • Small Animal Medicine
  • Companion Animal Care
  • Preventive Veterinary Medicine
  • Veterinary Diagnostics
  • Soft Tissue Surgery
  • Wellness & Preventive Care
  • Client Communication & Education
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Veterinary Mentorship
  • Team Collaboration
  • Medical Record Documentation
  • Relationship Building
  • Time Management
  • Fear-Free Patient Handling
  • Compassionate Patient Care

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive and customizable package designed to support your professional and personal goals, including:

  • Competitive salary with quarterly production bonuses (no negative accrual)
  • Sign-on bonus and/or relocation assistance
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Paid time off
  • No on-call, emergency, or weekend hours
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (HSA option available)
  • Paid parental leave and bonding time
  • Annual continuing education allowance plus CE PTO
  • AVMA PLIT coverage
  • Paid state license fees and professional dues
  • Structured mentorship for new graduates
  • Mentorship opportunities for experienced veterinarians
  • Support from our Medical Advisory Board
  • Medical autonomy to pursue your clinical interests

Who We Are

Since 1954, Shelby Street Animal Clinic has proudly served pets and families throughout Indianapolis. We are a trusted small animal veterinary hospital known for:

  • Comprehensive, high-quality veterinary care
  • Strong client relationships
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Experienced, long-tenured support staff
  • Collaborative team culture

Commitment to Professional Growth and Mentorship

With several specialty and emergency hospitals nearby, our veterinarians benefit from strong referral partnerships and the ability to maintain excellent work-life balance.

Why Indianapolis?

Indianapolis offers the perfect combination of affordability, opportunity, and entertainment.

Enjoy

  • A vibrant food and dining scene
  • Professional and collegiate sports
  • The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy 500
  • The world's largest Children's Museum
  • Scenic biking and walking trails
  • Thriving arts, music, and cultural districts
  • Popular neighborhoods like Fountain Square

Affordable Living and Family-friendly Communities

Whether you're relocating or looking for your next veterinary opportunity, Indianapolis offers an exceptional place to build both your career and your life.

Take the Next Step

If you're ready to join a supportive team where mentorship, collaboration, and quality medicine are valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about joining Shelby Street Animal Clinic as an Associate Veterinarian in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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.

Shelby Street AC 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.

We are 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 us.

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

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Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality companion animal medicine and surgical care while maintaining strong client relationships. Collaborate with the veterinary team to ensure compassionate patient care and effective clinical decision-making.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM degree and be capable of practicing small animal medicine in a collaborative environment. The role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to professional growth and mentorship.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Wellness care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian | Shelby Street Animal Clinic at Shelby Street Animal Clinic a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,107 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution13 jobs

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$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs

401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
77% this job
CME allowance
69% this job
Relocation assistance
54% this job
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,107 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Indianapolis city (balance)

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k
Typical market rent
$1,389/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Shelby Street Animal Clinic

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary with quarterly production bonuses
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Flexible scheduling
Paid time off
No on-call, emergency, or weekend hours
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA option