Associate Veterinarian - West Side Animal Clinic

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian (DVM) – West Side Animal Clinic | Hamilton, Ohio

Veterinarian Job in Hamilton, Ohio | Flexible Schedule | Mentorship Available

West Side Animal Clinic is seeking a full-time or part-time Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our compassionate, community-focused team in Hamilton, Ohio, just minutes from Cincinnati.

Whether you're an experienced veterinarian seeking a collaborative environment or a recent graduate looking for mentorship and professional growth, we provide the support, resources, and flexibility needed to build a rewarding veterinary career.

At West Side Animal Clinic, we proudly offer comprehensive small animal veterinary services, including wellness and preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, boarding, and daycare. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering lasting relationships with pet owners throughout the Hamilton community.

Why Join West Side Animal Clinic?

  • Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling options
  • Collaborative and supportive veterinary team
  • Established client base and strong community reputation
  • Opportunity to practice a wide variety of medicine and surgery
  • Structured mentorship program for new graduates
  • Modern diagnostic and treatment capabilities
  • Strong technician and support staff assistance
  • Healthy work-life balance

Compensation & Benefits

  • $50,000 Bonus Package Available for Full-Time DVMs
  • Competitive base salary based on experience
  • Quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Generous PTO with rollover
  • Paid parental leave and bonding time
  • Annual continuing education allowance plus CE days
  • Professional development support
  • Paid veterinary license fees, professional dues, and PLIT coverage
  • Structured mentorship and career development programs
  • 401(k)
  • Employee pet care discounts

What You'll Do

  • Perform wellness exams and preventive care services
  • Diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
  • Develop treatment plans and communicate recommendations to clients
  • Perform routine soft tissue surgeries and dental procedures
  • Interpret diagnostic testing, including laboratory work and imaging
  • Collaborate with veterinarians and support staff to deliver high-quality patient care
  • Build long-term relationships with clients through education and communication
  • Maintain accurate and thorough medical records

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
  • Live, Work, and Thrive in Hamilton, Ohio

Located just 23 miles north of Cincinnati, Hamilton offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and urban convenience. Home to the nationally recognized Spooky Nook Sports Complex, Hamilton features a vibrant downtown district with local breweries, restaurants, outdoor recreation, live entertainment, boutique shopping, and community events.

Residents enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, scenic parks, and easy access to the greater Cincinnati metropolitan area, making Hamilton an ideal place to build both a career and a life.

  • Hospital Hours
  • Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're looking for a veterinary career where you can practice exceptional medicine, grow professionally, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today to learn more about joining the team at West Side Animal Clinic in Hamilton, Ohio.

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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 perform wellness exams, diagnostic testing, and routine soft tissue surgeries while developing comprehensive treatment plans. They will also collaborate with the support staff to deliver high-quality patient care and build lasting relationships with pet owners.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planning

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.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian - West Side Animal Clinic at Western Veterinary Partners a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,108 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.3
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

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

  • No weekends

Living in Hamilton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$289k
Typical market rent
$1,512/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
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 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN 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

Medical, Dental, Vision
HSA
PTO with rollover
Paid parental leave
CE allowance
401(k)
Pet care discounts
Sign-on bonus