Your First Year, Built Around You

You won't be expected to know everything on Day 1. We'll build your schedule and development around your confidence level.

✓ Experienced DVM available for case collaboration
✓ Surgical coaching and hands-on support
✓ Opportunity to scrub in before performing unfamiliar procedures independently
✓ Gradual increase in case complexity
✓ Dedicated time for case discussion and learning
✓ CE support based on the skills you want to develop
✓ No pressure to become “fast” before you're ready

Choose YOUR Career Path

What kind of veterinarian do you want to become?

🩺 Medicine & Diagnostics
Build confidence working through challenging cases using in-house diagnostics and digital radiology.

🦷 Dentistry
Develop your dentistry skills with digital dental radiography.

🔬 SurgeryGrow from routine procedures into more advanced soft-tissue surgery at your own pace.

💡 Not sure yet?
That's okay. Your first job is supposed to help you figure that out.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a veterinarian who wants purpose, flexibility, and the ability to make an impact.

You might be:

• A new graduate seeking mentorship and hands-on learning
• An experienced DVM ready for more autonomy and creativity
• Someone who values strong relationships with clients, patients, and teammates

If you’re compassionate, communicative, and excited to practice medicine your way—you’ll fit right in.

Life in Kenton, Ohio and the Surrounding Area

Kenton + Findlay + Lima + Ada

Nearby Ada has the college-town influence of Ohio Northern University, while Findlay and Lima add restaurants, shopping, entertainment and events. ONU itself promotes nearby Findlay and Lima for live music, outdoor dining, festivals and recreation

The area has parks, hiking, biking, canoeing, disc golf and other outdoor recreation. Kenton itself maintains five parks, including Saulisberry Park/France Lake.

Trade expensive apartment living and crowded city streets for more space, parks, trails and room to enjoy your time outside of work.

Never considered Northwest Ohio? Give us one day to change your mind.

Come meet the team, tour the hospital and explore the area.  You can decide for yourself whether Oates could be the right place to launch your career.