About the role
Practice
Elyria Animal Hospital is a small companion animal and exotic pet hospital that has proudly served the local community for over 60 years. Our experienced and compassionate team is dedicated to providing high-quality veterinary care in a welcoming and supportive environment. We believe pets are family, and our friendly staff is committed to treating every patient-and every client-with the same care, respect, and kindness we would our own. We are looking to add a fun-loving team member, who is also great at multi-tasking, with aligned values to our own, to our fast-paced and growing animal hospital.
Position Purpose
Associate Veterinarian (DVM) – Elyria Animal Hospital
Elyria, Ohio | Full-Time
Compensation: $100,000–$120,000 + Production
Sign-On Bonus and/or Relocation Assistance Available
Build Your Career. Help Shape Our Future.
If you're looking for more than just your next veterinary job, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of a growing practice.
Elyria Animal Hospital has been serving the Elyria community for decades with a reputation for exceptional medicine, long-standing client relationships, and a genuinely supportive team. As our hospital continues to grow, we're planning for the future—including an exciting remodel or potential new facility. Joining now means you'll have a voice in what comes next and the opportunity to help build the practice you've always wanted to work in.
Whether you're an experienced veterinarian looking for a collaborative team or a new graduate seeking mentorship, we'd love to meet you.
Why Elyria Animal Hospital?
A Team That Truly Works Together
Culture isn't just a buzzword here—it's why our team stays.
Many of our staff members have spent years (and even decades) growing their careers together, creating a welcoming, collaborative environment where everyone supports one another. Our experienced technicians and assistants are highly utilized, cross-trained, and work side-by-side with our doctors so you can focus on practicing high-quality medicine.
Practice Medicine with Modern Equipment
You'll have the tools you need to provide outstanding patient care, including:
Dedicated surgical suite
New ultrasound
Therapy laser
Digital radiography
Digital dental radiography
In-house diagnostics
Strong technician-to-DVM support ratio
If you enjoy surgery, diagnostics, internal medicine, or preventive care, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow your interests.
Work-Life Balance Matters
We believe great medicine starts with taking care of our team.
What you can expect
Full-time schedule
No after-hours emergency call
No on-call responsibilities
Closed weekends
Dedicated surgery time
Protected lunch and time for charting/callbacks on surgery days
Mentorship That Meets You Where You Are
Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced veterinarian wanting to expand your skills, you'll be surrounded by doctors who enjoy collaboration and sharing knowledge.
Our team embraces continued learning, invests in new technology, and supports continuing education because we believe great veterinarians never stop growing. The practice is open to mentoring new graduates and values advancing medicine through ongoing investment in equipment and CE.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a veterinarian who:
Enjoys building lasting client relationships
Values teamwork and collaboration
- Wants the freedom to practice quality medicine
- Has an interest in surgery, medicine, or both
- Appreciates a positive, supportive culture
- Wants to be part of an exciting period of growth
Why Now?
Our practice has experienced tremendous growth and is ready for its next chapter. We're already planning facility improvements—including a remodel or possible relocation—to support our expanding team and patient demand. This is a rare opportunity to join early and help influence the future design, workflow, and continued growth of the hospital.
Compensation & Benefits
$100,000–$120,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)
Competitive production opportunities
Sign-on bonus and/or relocation assistance available
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO
Paid CE with CE allowance
Paid licensure, DEA, AVMA/OVMA membership dues
Professional liability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Career growth and leadership opportunities through Heartland Veterinary Partners
Discover Elyria, Ohio
Located just west of Cleveland, Elyria offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city convenience. Enjoy affordable living, beautiful Metro Parks, Lake Erie recreation, and easy access to Cleveland's professional sports, dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions—all while building your career with a practice that truly values its people.
Your Next Great Opportunity Starts Here
If you're looking for a collaborative hospital with exceptional support staff, modern medicine, outstanding work-life balance, and the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing practice, we'd love to meet you.
Join Elyria Animal Hospital—and help build what's next.
Essential Responsibilities
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Benefits Offered
Unlimited personal time
Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
CE and licensure reimbursement
Flexible work schedules
Managing career path development
Employee Assistance Program
DVM Referral Program
Mental Health Resources
Relocation assistance available
Pay Range
USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.