Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian (Part-Time with Full-Time Growth Potential) Down Home Veterinary Services Sugarcreek/Dundee, Ohio Down Home Veterinary Services is a rapidly growing, breeder-focused veterinary practice seeking a motivated and progressive Associate Veterinarian to join our team. We are building a modern veterinary practice centered around education, preventative health testing, and helping responsible breeders improve the health, structure, temperament, and long-term genetic outcomes of future generations of dogs. This is not traditional general practice medicine. Our clinic is designed specifically to support breeders through advanced orthopedic evaluations, preventative care, diagnostics, and ongoing education. Our veterinary practice is already fully operating with a professionally equipped mobile veterinary clinic, while our permanent state-of-the-art brick-and-mortar facility is currently in the building process. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing company during a major stage of expansion and help shape the future vision of the practice. We are looking for a veterinarian who values organization, efficiency, cleanliness, professionalism, and progressive medicine — someone with a growth mindset who is excited to help lead the way in improving canine health, responsible breeding practices, and breeder education. This position is currently part-time with a starting compensation package of approximately $86,000 annually, with the expectation of transitioning into a full-time role within the next year as the clinic continues to expand. Performance bonuses and long-term growth opportunities will also become available. Primary Responsibilities ⁠ ⁠ PennHIP evaluations ⁠ ⁠OFA orthopedic exams and certifications ⁠ ⁠Puppy wellness examinations ⁠ ⁠Umbilical hernia repairs in puppies ⁠ ⁠Occasional spays and neuters ⁠ ⁠Occasional euthanasia services ⁠ ⁠Ultrasound and x-ray diagnostics ⁠ ⁠Occasional cesarean sections ⁠ ⁠ Educating breeders on preventative health testing and responsible breeding practices What Makes This Position Unique ⁠ ⁠ Specialized breeder-focused practice model ⁠ ⁠Strong emphasis on education and preventative care ⁠ ⁠No routine general public pet care ⁠ ⁠Opportunity to become PennHIP and OFA certified ⁠ ⁠Licensing, certification, and training costs covered by the clinic ⁠ ⁠Exposure to advanced orthopedic and diagnostic work ⁠ ⁠Opportunity to help build systems and protocols from the ground up ⁠ ⁠Fast-growing company with leadership and long-term career potential ⁠ ⁠Organized, clean, structured, and team-oriented environment ⁠ ⁠Combination of mobile veterinary work and future brick-and-mortar facility growth Ideal Candidate We are looking for a veterinarian who is: ⁠ ⁠ Passionate about canine health and preventative medicine ⁠ ⁠Interested in orthopedics,structure, and health testing ⁠ ⁠Organized, efficient, and detail-oriented ⁠ ⁠Professional and compassionate with clients ⁠ ⁠Comfortable educating and partnering with breeders ⁠ ⁠Adaptable and growth-minded ⁠ ⁠Excited about helping build something meaningful long term ⁠ ⁠Motivated to help lead positive change within the breeding community ⁠ ⁠Able to thrive in a fast-paced but highly supportive environment Compensation & Growth Opportunities ⁠ ⁠Starting compensation approximately $86,000 for part-time schedule ⁠ ⁠Bonus opportunities as the clinic grows ⁠ ⁠Future full-time position potential ⁠ ⁠Licensing and certification costs covered ⁠ ⁠PennHIP and OFA training support ⁠ ⁠Opportunity to grow into leadership roles within the company If you are looking for a progressive veterinary position focused on education, preventative medicine, orthopedic health testing, and long-term impact within the canine breeding community, we would love to hear from you.

Pay:

From $86,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person