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Cleveland, Ohio

Urgent Care Veterinarian - FT/PT

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$180k

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Job Description

MedVet is seeking a veterinarian to join our Urgent Care team in Cleveland, OH. As an Urgent Care Veterinarian, you will work as part of a highly efficient, well-coordinated team that supports a quality work-life balance while practicing exceptional medicine.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys collaborative case management, and is dedicated to providing the highest quality urgent care services. This position offers a competitive compensation package with a base salary of $180,000 plus production, commensurate with experience.

Specialty collaboration opportunities and shareholder eligibility make this an outstanding career opportunity.

Urgent Care Veterinarian: The primary role of the Urgent Care Veterinarian is to efficiently provide high-quality outpatient care to patients with minor injuries and illnesses.

Responsibilities include all aspects of urgent care that do not require hospitalization, with an emphasis on thorough and timely communication with clients and referral veterinarians.

Cases requiring more advanced care will be stabilized and transferred to MedVet Cleveland's specialty and emergency services for continued treatment and 24-hour care.

This is a unique opportunity for a small animal general practice, emergency, or internship-trained veterinarian to work in a collaborative environment with the benefit of set shift schedules.

Why MedVet Cleveland? In addition to 24/7 Emergency Medicine services, MedVet Cleveland offers specialty care in Anesthesia & Pain Management, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Radiology, and Surgery.

Our collaborative approach allows urgent care veterinarians to work closely with specialists while providing seamless patient care. Serving more than 18,000 patients annually, MedVet Cleveland is a trusted referral destination throughout Northeast Ohio.

Our state-of-the-art facility, advanced technology, and highly trained clinical team create an environment where doctors can practice exceptional medicine while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Why Cleveland, OH? Cleveland offers an outstanding quality of life with a cost of living below the national average, vibrant neighborhoods, world-class healthcare systems, professional sports teams, award-winning restaurants, and easy access to Lake Erie.

Residents enjoy a thriving arts and culture scene, including Playhouse Square, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With excellent suburbs, outdoor recreation opportunities, and a strong sense of community, Cleveland is a fantastic place to live, work, and build a career.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary of $180,000 plus production, commensurate with experience
  • Shareholder opportunity available to all MedVet doctors
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Family Forming Support Benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Generous CE allowance and professional development support
  • Professional dues and licensure reimbursement

Everything Starts With Our Caregivers

Founded in 1988, MedVet is one of the largest veterinarian-owned and veterinarian-led multispecialty and emergency organizations in the country.

All MedVet doctors are eligible to become shareholders, providing a rare opportunity for ownership and participation in MedVet's growth and success.

Our passionate team of doctors, technicians, assistants, and client service representatives is committed to delivering the highest standard of care.

Board-certified radiologists review imaging studies, and our in-house diagnostics support efficient patient care.

Urgent Care services are offered 7 days a week.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Assist with in-person and phone triage.
  • Supervise patient intake and evaluation.
  • Provide prompt examinations, diagnostic recommendations, and treatment plans.

Stabilize patients requiring advanced care and coordinate transfers to appropriate specialty services within MedVet Cleveland.

Communicate effectively with clients and referral partners regarding patient status, diagnostics, treatment plans, and follow-up care.

  • Engage in the training and development of clinical team members.
  • Utilize existing templates and workflows to efficiently complete medical records, discharges, and referral reports.
  • Work collaboratively with emergency and specialty teams to ensure continuity of patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a new graduate or experienced veterinarian to practice in a supportive, team-oriented environment with set schedules.

Requirements

  • Licensed veterinarian in the state of Ohio (or eligible for licensure).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to practicing high-quality medicine.
  • Desire to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
  • To submit a confidential CV, please email Ashley Mandeville at ashley.mandeville@medvet.com.

Come as you are. MedVet is an equal opportunity employer. We are also a drug-free organization; therefore, employment with MedVet is dependent upon successfully passing a drug screen and background check. There are more positions listed at medvet.com. Moving somewhere we don't currently have a posting? We still want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

The Urgent Care Veterinarian provides high-quality outpatient care for minor injuries and illnesses while coordinating patient transfers for advanced specialty services. Responsibilities include triage, diagnostic planning, effective client communication, and collaborating with the clinical team to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Veterinary medicinePatient evaluationTreatment planningReferral coordinationClinical team trainingMedical record documentationSmall animal practicePatient stabilization

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 ~$180k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $194k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 41 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 71% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

What does the Urgent Care market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$194k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 71% no call · 44% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentOhio healthcare professional listings: 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 19% offer loan repayment164 active listings, Oct 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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Work-life snapshot

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About Med Vet

Veterinary Services
Plano, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Base Salary of $180,000 Plus Production
Shareholder Opportunity
Student Loan Repayment Program
Family Forming Support Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Generous CE Allowance
Professional Development Support

Living in Cleveland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$124k≈ 0.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,359/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.