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Pet Vet365
Cincinnati, Ohio

Associate DVM

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Cincinnati, OH 45255Your Veterinary Career, Reimagined. Associate Veterinarian Opportunity at PetVet365 Why PetVet365? Vet Owned. Vet Led. Vet Loved. We’re building a new way to practice veterinary medicine — one that prioritizes life-work balance, Fear Free care, and innovation.

At PetVet365, we believe great medicine and great lives go hand in hand. Many hospitals are Fear Free Certified. At PetVet365, Fear Free isn’t a check-the-box certification — it’s who we are.

Think of it as Fear Free on steroids: From hospital design to daily protocols, every detail is built around lowering stress and strengthening the bond between pets, families and veterinary teams. For our patients, it means veterinary visits that feel safe, positive, and personalized.

For our Associate Doctors, this means a calmer workplace, a steady caseload, and more meaningful time with patients —not rushed volume. You’ll benefit from apprenticeship-style mentorship that builds skills in surgeries, dentals, and full-spectrum care while supporting strong financial growth and competitive pay.

And if ownership is in your future, we’ll help you get there faster with a clear path toward partnership. What You’ll Do As an Associate DVM, you’ll provide top-notch veterinary care and be part of a collaborative team that values both excellence and balance.

You’ll: Deliver compassionate, Fear Free medical, surgical, and dental care, with the time and support to treat each patient based on their individual needs.

Grow through an apprenticeship-style mentorship model, learning side by side with partner doctors across the full spectrum of care, building confidence and clinical expertise.

Diagnose and treat cases in general practice, dentistry, surgery, and preventive wellness while continuing to expand your skillset through CE and leadership development opportunities. Communicate clearly with clients, presenting treatment options with empathy and transparency to strengthen the doctor–client bond.

Mentor and collaborate with veterinary technicians, fostering a positive and growth-oriented hospital culture. Partner with hospital leadership to review performance, improve processes, and grow the practice as part of a collaborative network.

Get involved in outreach, client education, and community events, building strong ties to the community you serve. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, with access to a clear career growth path —including the opportunity to pursue leadership or ownership through our Partner Doctor model.

Qualifications

Who You Are Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) with an active state license. Experience in practice is great, but new grads are welcome — mentorship is built in. Fear Free Certified (or eager to be — we’ll provide the training). Strong communicator and team player. Excited to grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment.

Perks & Benefits Competitive salary. 401(k) with matching. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Flexible scheduling and generous PTO. Student loan assistance. Professional development support, CE allowance, and mentorship. Employee discounts (because your pets deserve great care, too).

At PetVet365, you’ll join a community of veterinarians who believe the future of vet med should be healthier for pets — and for you. Apply today and see how your career can thrive here.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, Fear Free medical, surgical, and dental care while collaborating with a team to maintain high standards of practice. Mentor veterinary technicians and engage in community outreach to strengthen client relationships and practice growth.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree and possess an active state license. While experience is valued, the role is open to new graduates who are either Fear Free certified or willing to undergo the training.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical diagnosisClient communicationTeam collaborationPatient careTreatment 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, 78% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $110k–$160k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Ohio111 active3,407 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 78% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentOhio healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 46% state a sign-on bonus (median $60k) · 19% offer loan repayment150 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,234 in the last 30 days503 the 30 days before (+145%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

13 jobs · 9 employers
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<$115k
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$115k-140k
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$165k-190k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs · 9 employers
Sign-on bonus
85%
CME allowance
85% this job
401k / retirement match
85% this job
Relocation assistance
62%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Pet Vet365

Veterinary Services
Lexington
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with matching
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Flexible scheduling and generous PTO
Student loan assistance
Professional development support, CE allowance, and mentorship
Employee discounts

Living in Cincinnati

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$240k
Typical market rent
$1,432/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.