Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Company Description

Proudly serving our community since 1972, our well-established, full-service veterinary hospital provides high-quality, personalized care for dogs, cats, and a variety of pocket pets. We take pride in building lasting relationships with our clients while fostering a welcoming environment centered on kindness, integrity, and exceptional veterinary medicine.

The Northarlington Animal Clinic is committed to providing excellence in veterinary care with an emphasis on preventative medicine and client education; to offering our clients and patients an atmosphere of compassion, kindness and integrity; and to promoting the welfare of all animals through community service; and by encouraging the human animal bond.

Job Description

Northarlington Animal Clinic is seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our established team in Columbus, Ohio! Our full-service animal hospital provides high-quality medical, surgical, and preventive care for dogs, cats, and a variety of pocket pets.

The ideal candidate is passionate about veterinary medicine, values strong client relationships, and enjoys working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced veterinarian, we welcome you to bring your skills, enthusiasm, and dedication to helping pets live healthier, happier lives!

Qualifications

We're seeking a compassionate, motivated veterinarian who values teamwork, client communication, and high-quality medicine. Qualified candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an accredited institution and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Ohio. An interest in exotic animal medicine is a plus!

Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or a recent graduate eager to grow your skills, we welcome individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Additional Information

We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit allianceanimal.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical, surgical, and preventive care for dogs, cats, and pocket pets. They are responsible for building strong client relationships and fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

SurgeryAnimal Welfare

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, 74% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $130k (middle half $115k–$153k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Ohio103 active3,066 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio healthcare professional listings: 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 19% offer loan repayment164 active listings, Oct 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+2.9% 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.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 13 employers
3
<$120k
4
$120k-170k
1
$170k
5
$175k
5
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Relocation assistance
44%
Loan repayment
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$140k-$224k
#2

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$96k-$203k
#3

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$160k-$187k
#4

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
+ 29 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,026 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$259k
Typical market rent
$1,471/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
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.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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