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.
New Grad Veterinarian | Personalized Mentorship + $120K–$150K | Kenton, OH
Oates Veterinary Clinic Compensation: $120K- $150K Plus Production
Bonus Package: Up to $100K Sign on Bonus and/or Relocation Assistance
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
What kind of veterinarian do you want to become?
🩺 Medicine & DiagnosticsBuild confidence working through challenging cases using in-house diagnostics and digital radiology.
🦷 DentistryDevelop 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.
We’re looking for a veterinarian who wants purpose, flexibility, and the ability to make an impact.
You might be:
If you’re compassionate, communicative, and excited to practice medicine your way—you’ll fit right in.
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.
Email for more information: Jennifer.cuthriell@heartlandvetpartners.com
USD $120,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.
Heartland Veterinary Partners is a support organization that is committed to improving the lives of veterinarians. We purchase veterinary practices and provide operational support to relieve administrative burdens such as payroll, recruiting, HR, marketing and accounts payables. If needed, we invest to support growth. The practices maintain their unique branding, culture and clinical autonomy.
At Heartland, we believe that selling a veterinary practice shouldn’t mean losing what makes it remarkable. When we acquire a practice, the doctor comes first. We listen closely to their needs in order to create a one-of-a-kind solution to ease their administrative burdens—all without disrupting their day-to-day operations, the culture they’ve fostered, and the relationships they’ve built. In other words, the name over the door doesn’t go away. The headaches of running a business do.
Partnering veterinarians appreciate an improved work-life balance, less financial worry, and the confidence that their teams will be in good hands. Best of all, they get to focus on why they entered the business in the first place: to care for animals and to be present when their clients need them most. Practice team members enjoy the warm culture of their individual community practices combined with the support and resources that Heartland brings to the table.
Improving the lives of veterinarians means supporting them at all stages of their careers. Whether you're a veterinary student or a new graduate looking for hands-on learning to begin your career or an experienced veterinarian looking to tackle management and leadership opportunities, we keep your goals at the heart of everything we do.
The Heartland Support Center team is hardwired to serve. We follow the philosophy of servant leadership and put the needs of others first with a genuine desire to help. As a result, Heartland’s practices count on team members to be there for them with heart and solution, not a corporate agenda.
