Associate Veterinarian - Hillside Small Animal Hospital

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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian – Hillside Small Animal Hospital – Batavia, OH (Cincinnati Suburb)

Practice High-Quality Medicine in a Supportive, Growth-Focused Environment

Hillside Small Animal Hospital, located just outside Cincinnati in the growing suburb of Batavia, Ohio, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Associate Veterinarian to join our family-oriented team. We are a busy, well-established small animal practice known for exceptional client communication, lifelong wellness care, and advanced medical and surgical services.

We are looking for a veterinarian who values strong client relationships, enjoys collaborative medicine, and is committed to delivering outstanding patient care. Whether you are an early-career veterinarian seeking mentorship or an experienced clinician looking for a supportive team environment, Hillside offers the resources, autonomy, and professional support to help you thrive.

Why You'll Love Practicing at Hillside Small Animal Hospital

Collaborative Team: Work alongside two experienced veterinarians, a full-time practice manager, four licensed RVTs, and a strong team of veterinary assistants and CSRs who are passionate about what they do.

Advanced Capabilities: Our hospital offers comprehensive services including internal medicine, dermatology, dentistry with digital dental radiology, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery (including cruciate ligament repair, luxating patella, and fracture repair).

Modern Equipment: Digital radiology with teleradiology consultation, mobile ultrasound, high-speed dental unit, and a fully equipped surgical suite for advanced procedures.

Client-Centered Facilities: Four exam rooms (including a comfort room), all equipped with networked computers and wall-mounted monitors for efficient communication and education.

What We Offer

  • Competitive ProSal compensation with no negative accrual
  • Signing bonus and/or relocation assistance
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Generous paid time off
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA option
  • 401(k) retirement plan options
  • Annual continuing education allowance with paid CE days
  • Paid parental leave and bonding time
  • Personal pet care discounts
  • AVMA PLIT coverage
  • Paid professional license renewals
  • Paid membership dues
  • About Batavia, Ohio

Located approximately 25 minutes east of downtown Cincinnati, Batavia offers the perfect balance of suburban comfort and metropolitan accessibility. Residents enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere, excellent parks and outdoor recreation, highly rated schools, and convenient access to Cincinnati's dining, entertainment, sporting events, and cultural attractions. It's an ideal place for professionals and families seeking both career opportunities and quality of life.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited veterinary school
  • Eligible for or currently holds Ohio Veterinary license
  • Strong interest in small animal medicine and surgery
  • Commitment to high-quality patient care and client service
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
  • Core Competencies
  • Small Animal Medicine
  • Preventive & Wellness Care
  • Client Communication & Education
  • Diagnostic Interpretation
  • Surgical Proficiency
  • Dentistry & Oral Health
  • Medical Record Documentation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
  • Compassionate Patient Care
  • Time Management & Organization
  • Continuous Learning & Professional Development

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're looking for a practice where you can build meaningful client relationships, practice high-quality medicine, and grow your veterinary career in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply today and learn more about becoming part of the Hillside Small Animal Hospital family.

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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 and surgical care to small animal patients while maintaining strong client relationships. They will work collaboratively with a team of veterinary professionals to deliver exceptional wellness and emergency services.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Preventive careSoft tissue surgery

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, 80% have no call, 94% require no weekends.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Batavia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k
Typical market rent
$1,490/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive ProSal compensation with no negative accrual
Signing bonus and/or relocation assistance
Flexible work schedule
Generous paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA option
401(k) retirement plan options
Annual continuing education allowance with paid CE days
Paid parental leave and bonding time