Urgent Care Veterinarian - West Chester, OH
Listed compensation
$130k-$200k
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Job Description
Vet-Owned. People-First.
You want meaningful cases, a team you trust, and time for life outside of medicine. Your next role should make room for all three.
At AcutePet Urgent Care in West Chester, you’ll practice emergency-level care in an urgent care setting—with clinical autonomy, collaborative support, and opportunities to grow.
Since opening in July 2024, our team has earned the trust of pet families and local veterinarians. As community demand grows, we’re adding doctors to a hospital with a strong clinical culture and established local relationships.
What You Can Expect
Meaningful medicine: Varied urgent care cases, strong diagnostics, and opportunities to expand your skills.
Support you can access: Experienced colleagues and clinical leadership, including a board-certified criticalist serving as Chief Medical Officer.
A sustainable schedule: No overnights. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Veterinarian-owned leadership: People who understand hospital life and respect your clinical judgment.
Whether you’re an emergency veterinarian seeking a schedule change, a general practitioner ready to broaden your scope, or an early-career DVM looking for mentorship, we’d love to hear what you want next.
Why West Chester?
Just north of Cincinnati, West Chester offers parks, trails, established neighborhoods, and convenient access to the city’s dining, arts, and professional sports.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus 25% production, whichever is greater
- No negative accrual
- Paid time off
- Up to six weeks of paid parental/adoptive leave
- 100% company-paid health, dental, and life insurance premiums
- Vision, disability, HSA, 401(k), and EAP
- Employee pet care discounts
- Dedicated mentorship and CE support
- No non-competes or employment contracts
What You’ll Bring
A DVM or equivalent, an interest in urgent care, strong diagnostic and communication skills, and a collaborative approach. All experience levels are welcome; mentorship is available.
Ready to Explore Your Next Chapter?
Apply to start a conversation about your goals and meet the West Chester team. Prefer a conversation first? Contact Jess Brotherton, Chief Brand Officer, for a confidential conversation about your goals and life at AcutePet.
AcutePet Urgent Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants who need assistance during the hiring process. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
Key Responsibilities
Provide emergency-level care in an urgent care setting while maintaining clinical autonomy. Collaborate with experienced colleagues and leadership to deliver high-quality medical services to pet families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and possess strong diagnostic and communication skills. All experience levels are welcome, and a collaborative approach is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Urgent Care Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$165k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $178k 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 Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 83% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in urgent care (veterinary) | ranked against 94 Urgent Care (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$178k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Urgent Care listings in Ohio | 5 active | 97 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 83% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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