Veterinarian | Niles, OH

$200K Your Way

Looking for a practice where your surgical skills are valued and your caseload stays interesting?

At Animal Medical Care Center & Cat Hospital, experienced veterinarians can receive a customizable first-year compensation package totaling up to $200K (based on experience).

Choose the structure that fits your goals — a higher guaranteed base salary, a larger signing bonus, or a combination of both.

You'll join a collaborative two-doctor team managing a diverse caseload that includes dogs, cats, exotics, birds, reptiles, and pocket pets, with regular opportunities to perform surgery and dentistry.

• This package is designed to be flexible and achievable based on your experience and preferences.
• Quick Snapshot
• 2 DVM collaborative team
• Strong, experienced technician support
• Mix of wellness, sick visits, surgery, dentistry, and exotics (optional)
• Consistent opportunities to perform surgery and dentistry
• Rotating Saturdays only
• Predictable scheduling with work-life balance
• Established, diverse client base

What It’s Like to Practice Here

We are a well-established, multi-species practice that offers far more variety than a typical small-animal clinic.

You’ll see a diverse caseload including dogs, cats, exotics, pocket pets, birds, and reptiles — keeping your days engaging and professionally rewarding.

This is not a high-volume, high-pressure environment — you’ll have the time and support to work cases up appropriately and practice medicine thoughtfully.

Our team values collaboration, efficiency, and respect for clinical judgment. Doctors are trusted to manage their cases while having support readily available when needed.

We Prioritize

• Appropriate appointment pacing
• Skilled technician support
• Collaborative case discussion when helpful
• Predictable scheduling and work-life balance
• A supportive, team-oriented culture
• This is an excellent fit for a veterinarian who wants to utilize and continue developing their surgical and dental skills in a supportive environment.
• Medical Capabilities & Equipment
• You’ll have the tools and staff to manage a wide range of cases:
• Advanced diagnostics
• Fully equipped surgical suite
• Dedicated dental capabilities
• Multi-species treatment areas
• Experienced support staff
• Who This Role Is Ideal For
• Experienced DVMs comfortable with general surgery and dentistry
• Veterinarians who enjoy a varied, engaging caseload
• Doctors interested in or open to exotics medicine (optional)
• Clinicians seeking autonomy with strong support
• Veterinarians wanting to avoid repetitive wellness-only schedules

Life in Niles

Niles offers a comfortable cost of living and a convenient location between Youngstown and Warren, with easy access to larger metro areas.

You’ll Enjoy

• Short commutes and affordable housing
• Shopping and dining at Eastwood Mall
• Outdoor recreation at Mosquito Lake State Park
• Easy access to Cleveland and Pittsburgh

CareVet Offers You

• Here’s what makes CareVet a great place to grow your career:
• $200K Your Way: Customize your first-year compensation with your choice of guaranteed base and bonus
• Production Bonus Plan: Earn more with no negative accrual
• Schedule Flexibility: PTO and access to CareVet’s vacation properties (Carebnb) for true work-life balance
• Clinical Support & Mentorship: Focused on skill development, surgery, dentals, and CE opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Parental Support: Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness & Stress Support: Employee Assistance Program and access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker
• No Upfront Non-Compete: Signing bonus, student loan support, and relocation stipend where applicable
• Veterinarian-Focused Culture: Collaborative, supportive team that values your skills, growth, and work-life balance
• 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 practice where you can grow your skills and enjoy your work again?
• Contact Skyler Lair
• (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!