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.

About Us

Established in 1971, Oates Veterinary Clinic has grown into a full-service, compassionate, and family-oriented veterinary hospital. We provide routine wellness visits, advanced surgery, dental care, diagnostic imaging, laser therapy, microchipping, geriatric veterinary services, pharmacy access, and pet boarding. Our mission is to offer expert, compassionate care while fostering the human‑animal bond in a calm, pet‑friendly environment. We're proud to foster a warm, supportive culture where teamwork and client education are essential. Our staff includes experienced veterinarians, registered veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and client service team members who work seamlessly to support each other and deliver exceptional care. 

Why Oates Veterinary Clinic?

• Established clinic with a supportive team and family‑oriented atmosphere — ours is a place where both staff and clients feel welcome

• Opportunity to work with a full spectrum of services and cases, from routine wellness to advanced surgical and dental procedures

• Continuous learning environment: we believe in staying current in medicine, nutrition, behavior, and surgical techniques and sharing knowledge with clients

• 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