In operation since 1971, Oates Veterinary Clinic welcomes both emergency cases as well as patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Beyond medical care, our goal is to make our clinic as comfortable, pet-friendly, family-friendly, and calm as possible. We also offer a full-service boarding and grooming facility.

Associate Veterinarian

Oates Veterinary Clinic – Kenton, Ohio
Up to $75,000 Sign-On Bonus

Oates Veterinary Clinic is excited to welcome a compassionate and experienced Associate Veterinarian to our loyal, community-centered practice in Kenton, Ohio. With a strong, established client base and a dedicated support team, you'll step into a high-demand caseload where your medical expertise and communication skills will be genuinely valued.

Why You’ll Love Working at Oates Veterinary Clinic

A Built-In Client Base Ready for You

Our clients are loyal, appreciative, and deeply connected to their veterinarians. With one doctor transitioning to part-time hours, you will step immediately into a full caseload and a community that values strong communication, thorough care, and trusted relationships.

A Supportive Team & Positive Practice Culture

Our team is upbeat, tight-knit, and truly “all in” every day. The support staff are experienced, collaborative, and committed to providing excellent care. With an engaged Practice Manager who has strengthened communication and workflow, you’ll feel supported while practicing high-quality medicine in a fun, team-focused environment.

Our Facility & Medical Capabilities

Our hospital has made thoughtful updates over time to support efficient, modern medicine. You’ll have access to:

• Three exam rooms
• Spacious lobby with client amenities
• Dedicated dental suite & separate surgical suite
• Digital full-body and dental radiography
• Therapy laser & surgical laser
• Ultrasound
• Lift tables and well-organized treatment spaces
• On-site boarding facility

Life in Kenton, Ohio

Kenton is a warm, rural community where relationships matter and clients genuinely appreciate the work you do. Surrounded by farms, outdoor recreation, and small-town charm, with nearby access to larger cities, Kenton offers an inviting place to put down roots and practice meaningful veterinary medicine.

Opportunities for Professional Growth

While the primary focus is clinical excellence, Associate Veterinarians here can explore opportunities to:

• Contribute to medical protocols and workflow improvements
• Participate in hospital initiatives
• Mentor support staff
• Build leadership experience over time

These opportunities are available if they align with your interests—and not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $75,000
• Competitive base salary + production
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous CE support
• Optional leadership development
• A collaborative, supportive medical team

Join a Team That Values You—Professionally and Personally

If you’re an experienced veterinarian seeking a welcoming clinic with steady demand, a positive culture, and room to grow in the direction that best suits your career, Oates Veterinary Clinic would love to meet you.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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