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Pet Vet365
Indianapolis, Indiana

Associate DVM

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: 0905 Fishers Crossing - Indianapolis, IN, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Your Veterinary Career, Reimagined. Associate Veterinarian Opportunity at PetVet365 (Part-time, full-time, and relief) 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, dental, and preventive care, diagnosing and treating general-practice cases while communicating treatment options clearly to clients. Collaborate with and mentor veterinary technicians, develop clinical skills through mentorship and continuing education, and work with hospital leadership on practice improvement and community outreach.

Requirements

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree and an active state license are required; new graduates are welcome, and prior practice experience is beneficial but not required. Candidates should be Fear Free Certified or willing to complete training, communicate well, work collaboratively, and be eager to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Medical CareDiagnosis and TreatmentClient CommunicationVeterinary Technician MentorshipTeam CollaborationClinical Mentorship

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, 84% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)460 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIndiana index 93.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Indiana45 active3,172 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 84% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings948 in the last 30 days550 the 30 days before (+72%)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.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,095 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

Competitive Salary
401(k) with Matching
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Scheduling
Generous PTO

Living in Indianapolis city (balance)

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,375/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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