About this role
Looking for clinical autonomy, strong support, and a schedule with your weekends back?
At CareVet of Columbus, you'll work alongside an experienced Medical Director in an established community practice where you can focus on quality medicine, build strong client relationships, and have a voice in the continued growth of the hospital.
We're currently offering a $125,000 signing bonus package for an experienced full-time veterinarian.
With no weekend shifts, predictable scheduling, and a supportive team behind you, this is an opportunity to practice confidently while still having plenty of time for life outside of work.
Quick Snapshot
- $125K signing bonus package
- No weekends
- Work alongside an experienced Medical Director
- Strong technician and support team
- Mix of wellness, sick visits, surgery, and dentistry
- Clinical autonomy
- Manageable appointment pacing
- Predictable scheduling and work-life balance
- Opportunity to help shape the continued growth of the hospital
- Modern electronic medical records with ezyVet
What It's Like to Practice Here
CareVet of Columbus is an established community hospital focused on quality medicine, strong client relationships, and an efficient clinical environment.
You'll work alongside an experienced Medical Director while having the autonomy to manage your own cases and practice medicine confidently.
This isn't a high-volume, high-pressure environment. You'll have the time and support to work cases up thoughtfully, communicate with clients, and provide individualized patient care.
Our team values:
- Thoughtful appointment pacing
- Reliable technician support
- Clinical autonomy
- Clear communication and teamwork
- Efficient hospital workflow
- Predictable scheduling
- Work-life balance
And with the hospital closed on weekends, your weekends stay yours.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for an experienced veterinarian who is comfortable practicing with autonomy while still appreciating the benefits of collaboration and strong clinical support.
This could be a great fit if you:
- Value independence in medical decision-making
- Enjoy wellness, sick visits, surgery, and dentistry
- Appreciate having an experienced Medical Director as a colleague
- Want to build long-term client and patient relationships
- Are interested in helping an established practice continue to grow
- Want a predictable schedule with no weekend shifts
This is an opportunity to join at an exciting point in the hospital's growth and have a meaningful voice in what comes next.
Life in Columbus
Columbus offers the amenities and energy of a major city while still providing plenty of options for comfortable, affordable living.
You'll have access to:
- A vibrant restaurant and brewery scene
- Parks, trails, and outdoor recreation
- Professional sports
- Arts, entertainment, and cultural events
- Diverse neighborhoods and surrounding communities
- Plenty to explore on your weekends off
CareVet Offers You:
- $125K signing bonus package
- Six-figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
- Student loan support and relocation assistance
- No upfront non-compete
- Custom compensation packages tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
- Schedule flexibility and paid time off
- Free access to Carebnb
- Professional development and CE opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program focused on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet's on-staff licensed social worker
- For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet's Ultimate CarePackage!
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
Ready to Learn More?
If you're looking for clinical autonomy, an experienced colleague, and a predictable schedule with no weekends, we'd love to connect.
Contact Skyler Lair
📞 (214) 616-8873
✉ [email protected]
Apply in just a few minutes — no lengthy application required.
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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