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Columbus, OH Companion Animal Practice
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What they do
A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
$112,516 / year median in Ohio
+17% projected growth
Job Description
What We Offer You:
Collaborative Environment:
Work closely with a compassionate 5-doctor medical team using a vast array of fully integrated internal resources.Diverse Caseload:
Expand your skillset with a stimulating daily mix of wellness, internal medicine, and urgent care.Advanced Tools:
Practice efficiently in a paperless environment utilizing electronic medical records (EMR), fully integrated digital imaging/labs, and modern client communication tools (embedded text and email).Dedicated Support:
Rely on an experienced, high-leverage team of technicians, assistants, and managers so you can focus on being a doctor.Active Mentorship:
We actively encourage a team approach. Mentoring new graduate DVMs is a shared, collective practice culture here—all experience levels are supported and encouraged to apply.Core Responsibilities:
Preventative Medicine:
Deliver high-quality wellness care, life-stage planning, and proactive client education.Caseload Management:
Diagnose and treat a diverse daily caseload, including managed sick animal and urgent care visits.Surgery & Dentistry:
Perform routine and advanced soft tissue surgeries, limited orthopedics, and comprehensive dental assessments/oral surgeries (including extractions).Client Communication:
Build lasting bonds through compassionate, multi-channel communication (in-person, text, and email).Requirements Position Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.
- Valid license (or eligibility to hold a license) to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Ohio.
- A patient-first mindset with strong interpersonal communication and surgical/dental aptitude.
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- $90 $70 Transportation Gasoline (1 liter) $0.