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, OhioUp to $100,000 Sign-On Bonus
New-Grad Friendly • Supportive, Team-First Culture
Oates Veterinary Clinic is excited to welcome a compassionate and Associate DVM 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:
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 Vets here can explore opportunities to:
Compensation & Benefits
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.
USD $115,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /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.
