Associate Veterinarian - Lewis Animal Center
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian (DVM) – Lewis Animal Hospital | Cincinnati, Ohio
Join a Team You'll Love Coming to Work With
Lewis Animal Hospital is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our well-established, collaborative small animal practice in Cincinnati, Ohio. If you're searching for a hospital with an incredible team culture, loyal clients, modern equipment, and mentorship tailored to your career goals, we'd love to meet you.
For more than 100 years, Lewis Animal Hospital has built a reputation for compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine. Today, we continue that legacy in our beautiful 10,000 sq. ft. hospital while fostering a workplace where teamwork, respect, and genuine relationships come first.
Why Lewis Animal Hospital?
Outstanding Team Culture – Our doctors and support staff truly enjoy working together. Many team members have been with us for 15-30+ years, creating a positive, supportive environment where collaboration comes naturally.
Modern Facility – Brand-new hospital featuring digital and dental radiography, surgical and therapy lasers, in-house laboratory, six exam rooms, and a dedicated dental suite.
Personalized Mentorship – Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced DVM, our team is committed to helping you grow professionally without a "sink or swim" approach.
Loyal Client Base – Generations of families trust us with their pets, allowing our veterinarians to build lasting relationships while practicing exceptional medicine.
Future Growth – Leadership, partnership, and ownership opportunities are available for veterinarians interested in long-term career development.
Compensation & Benefits
- Sign on Bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Flexible schedule (Mon-Sat)
- No on-call responsibilities
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Generous PTO
- CE allowance + CE days
- Professional dues & licensing covered
- Professional liability – company sponsored
- Uniform allowance
- Employee pet discounts
- Core Competencies
- Small Animal General Practice
- Preventative & Wellness Medicine
- Client Communication & Education
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- Dentistry
- Medical Record Keeping
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Time Management
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
Qualifications
- DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school
- Eligible for or active Ohio veterinary license
- New graduates and experienced veterinarians are encouraged to apply
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for providing exceptional patient care and building client relationships
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Build Your Career in Cincinnati
Cincinnati offers the perfect blend of big-city amenities and Midwest charm, with outstanding restaurants, professional sports, beautiful parks, and an affordable cost of living.
If you're looking for a veterinary hospital where you'll be supported, challenged, and genuinely enjoy coming to work every day, we'd love to connect with you.
The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.
Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.
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 provide high-quality medical care to small animals while building lasting relationships with clients. Responsibilities include performing surgeries, managing wellness exams, and collaborating with a dedicated support team in a modern hospital setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
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, 92% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,072 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $130k (middle half $115k–$140k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Ohio | 103 active | 3,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 92% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Ohio healthcare professional listings: 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $80k) · 19% offer loan repayment163 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 962 in the last 30 days | 517 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian - Lewis Animal Center at Western Veterinary Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,072 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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