Associate Veterinarian

$200K Your Way — Full-Time First-Year Guaranteed Compensation (Based on Experience)

Looking for a practice where your surgical skills are valued and your caseload stays interesting?

At Animal Medical Care Center & Cat Hospital , experienced full-time veterinarians can receive a customized first-year compensation package totaling up to $200K, based on experience . Choose the structure that fits your goals — higher guaranteed base salary or a larger signing bonus.

You’ll also receive production pay, schedule flexibility, true paid time off, and strong technical support so you can focus on practicing medicine instead of managing workflow challenges.

What It’s Like to Practice Here

We are a well-established, multi-species practice that offers far more variety than a typical small-animal clinic. You’ll see a diverse caseload including dogs, cats, exotics, pocket pets, birds, and reptiles — keeping your days engaging and professionally rewarding.

Our team values collaboration, efficiency, and respect for clinical judgment. Doctors are trusted to work cases up appropriately and practice medicine thoughtfully rather than rushing appointments.

We prioritize:

• Appropriate appointment pacing

• Skilled technician support

• Collaborative case discussion when helpful

• Predictable scheduling and work-life balance

• A supportive, team-oriented culture

This is an excellent fit for a veterinarian who enjoys practicing comprehensive medicine and wants to use their surgical and dental skills regularly.

Medical Capabilities & Equipment

You’ll have the tools and staff to manage a wide range of cases:

• Advanced diagnostics

• Fully equipped surgical suite

• Dedicated dental capabilities

• Multi-species treatment areas

• Experienced support staff

Who This Role Is Ideal For

• Experienced DVMs confident in surgery and dentistry

• Veterinarians who enjoy a varied caseload, including exotics

• Doctors seeking a collaborative but autonomous environment

• Clinicians wanting to avoid repetitive wellness-only schedules

• Veterinarians who value strong technician support

Life in Niles, Ohio

Niles offers a comfortable cost of living and a convenient location between Youngstown and Warren, with easy access to larger metro areas.

You’ll enjoy:

• Short commutes and affordable housing

• Shopping and dining at Eastwood Mall

• Outdoor recreation at Mosquito Lake State Park

• Weekend access to Cleveland and Pittsburgh

It’s a great location for veterinarians who want affordability without sacrificing amenities.

CareVet Offers You:

Here’s what makes CareVet a great place to grow your career:

• $200K Your Way: Customize your first-year compensation with your choice of guaranteed base and bonus

• Production Bonus Plan: Earn more with no negative accrual

• Schedule Flexibility: PTO and access to CareVet’s vacation properties (Carebnb) for true work-life balance

• Clinical Support & Mentorship: Focused on skill development, surgery, dentals, and CE opportunities

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance

• Parental Support: Paid parental leave and adoption assistance

• Wellness & Stress Support: Employee Assistance Program and access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker

• No Upfront Non-Compete: Signing bonus, student loan support, and relocation stipend where applicable

• Veterinarian-Focused Culture: Collaborative, supportive team that values your skills, growth, and work-life balance

• For our full list of Veterinarian benefits , check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage! 

• Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
• Treat and dress wounds
• Perform surgery on animals
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases
• Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
• Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
• Prescribe medication
• Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
• Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
• Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
• Strong fondness and understanding of animals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

To learn more, contact:
Skyler Lair
📞 (214) 616-8873
✉ [email protected]

About the Network 

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.  

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