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DVM Focus
Cincinnati Area, Ohio

Associate Veterinarian – General Practice | Cincinnati Area, OH

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$140k-$165k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

DVM Focus is representing a full-time Associate Veterinarian opportunity with an established companion-animal practice in the Cincinnati, Ohio area.

This position offers an experienced veterinarian the opportunity to practice comprehensive small-animal medicine within a collaborative environment that values quality care, strong client relationships, and professional autonomy.

The Role

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and preventive care for companion-animal patients.

Responsibilities Include

  • Preventive and wellness care
  • Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions
  • General companion-animal medicine
  • Soft-tissue surgery
  • Dentistry
  • Diagnostic testing and interpretation
  • Development and communication of individualized treatment plans
  • Client education and communication
  • Collaboration with veterinary technicians and support staff
  • Maintaining accurate medical records
  • Continued professional and clinical development

The Practice

The hospital provides comprehensive small-animal care and supports veterinarians with the resources needed to manage a varied general-practice caseload.

Veterinarians have access to diagnostic, surgical, dental, and medical capabilities while maintaining the clinical autonomy to make appropriate decisions for their patients.

  • The practice emphasizes collaboration, communication, and long-term relationships with clients and their pets.
  • What This Opportunity Offers
  • Full-time Associate Veterinarian position
  • Medical autonomy
  • Collaborative veterinary and support team
  • Competitive compensation
  • Production-based earning potential
  • Sign-on bonus opportunity
  • Relocation assistance
  • Continuing education support
  • Paid time off
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid professional dues
  • Professional liability coverage
  • Employee pet-care benefits
  • Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree from an accredited university
  • Active Ohio veterinary license or ability to obtain one
  • Companion-animal clinical experience
  • Strong medical and surgical skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative approach to patient care
  • Commitment to high-quality veterinary medicine
  • Refer to DF-7406 when contacting DVM Focus.

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About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

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If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.

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Don’t see what you want here? We can search anywhere in the United States — tell us what you’re looking for.

About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.

If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and preventive care for companion animals. Responsibilities include diagnosing conditions, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with support staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningMedical record keeping

General Practice Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $164k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active General Practice listings this role was benchmarked against, 83% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the General Practice market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$164k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Practice listings in Ohio9 active161 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 83% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
General Practice pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus opportunity
Relocation assistance
Continuing education support
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid professional dues
Professional liability coverage