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Riverside, Ohio

Veterinarian | Dayton, OH

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Looking for a supportive hospital with strong mentorship, modern equipment, and a stable client base?

Huber Heights Animal Hospital has served the Dayton community since 1959 and is seeking a full-time veterinarian to join our collaborative three-doctor team. This is a great opportunity for both new graduates (mentorship available) and experienced DVMs looking for a dependable, well-equipped practice.

  • Quick Snapshot
  • 3 DVM collaborative team
  • Strong, experienced technician support
  • Mix of wellness, sick visits, surgery, and dentistry
  • Rotating Saturdays shared across all doctors
  • Predictable scheduling with strong work-life balance
  • Established, loyal client base
  • Mentorship available + autonomy supported

Compensation & Perks

  • Six-figure base salary + production (no negative accrual)
  • $60K signing bonus package
  • Schedule flexibility + true PTO

Strong Clinical Support

Compensation is competitive, flexible, and designed to reflect your experience and goals.

What It’s Like to Practice Here

Our hospital blends long-standing client relationships with modern medical capabilities in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

This is not a high-volume, high-pressure hospital — you’ll have the time and support to practice medicine thoughtfully, build relationships with clients, and manage cases appropriately.

The team communicates well, supports each other, and keeps the daily workflow manageable — allowing you to focus on patient care rather than unnecessary stress.

Your Experience Can Be Tailored to You

  • New graduates receive mentorship and case guidance
  • Experienced DVMs enjoy autonomy and consistent workflow

We Prioritize

  • Comfortable appointment pacing
  • Reliable technician support
  • Collaborative medicine
  • Predictable scheduling and work-life balance
  • A positive, team-oriented environment
  • Medical Capabilities & Equipment
  • You’ll have the tools needed to practice comprehensive medicine:
  • Digital radiography
  • Digital dental radiography & dental equipment
  • Therapy laser
  • Ultrasound
  • Surgical services with opportunity to grow surgical skills
  • An interest in surgery is welcomed but not required.
  • Who This Role Is Ideal For
  • New graduates seeking supportive mentorship
  • Experienced veterinarians wanting stability and balance
  • Doctors interested in developing surgical skills
  • Clinicians who value teamwork and communication
  • Veterinarians looking for long-term work-life balance

Life in Dayton

Dayton offers affordability, recreation, and city amenities in one place.

You’ll Enjoy

  • Parks and outdoor activities through Five Rivers MetroParks
  • Museums, including the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
  • A growing food and craft beverage scene
  • Family-friendly neighborhoods
  • A comfortable cost of living

CareVet Offers You

  • Six figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
  • Lucrative Equity Bonus Package or option for cash Signing Bonus
  • Student loan support, relocation stipend and no upfront non-compete.
  • Custom compensation packages, tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian
  • Robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
  • Parental support including paid parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Veterinarian-focused culture, schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance and paid time off with free access to Carebnb, CareVet’s vacation properties
  • Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker
  • For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage!

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

Qualifications

  • 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

How to Apply

  • Ready to join a supportive team where you can grow your skills and enjoy your work?
  • Contact Skyler Lair or apply directly-
  • (214) 616-8873 slair@carevethealth.com
  • Apply in just a few minutes — no lengthy application required.

About the Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.

Watch this video to learn more!

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

VaccinationAnimal handlingClient communicationMedical record keepingPrescribing medicationTeam collaboration

Veterinary General Practice 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 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution13 jobs

2
<$120k
3
$120k-140k
3
$150k
2
$160k-180k
3
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs

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

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.6this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,515 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Riverside

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$176k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,219/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About CareVet Health

Veterinary Services
St. Louis, Missouri
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Six-figure base salary + production (no negative accrual)
$60K signing bonus package
Schedule flexibility + true PTO
Strong clinical support
Student loan support
Relocation stipend
No upfront non-compete
Medical, dental and vision insurance