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
New Grad Friendly | Supportive, Team-First Culture | Growing Practice
Compensation: $120K- $150K
Bonus Package: Up to $75,000 Sign-On Bonus + Up to $25K Relocation Assistance
Oates Veterinary Clinic has been a trusted cornerstone of the Kenton community for over 50 years, building lasting relationships with generations of clients and their pets. As we continue to grow, we’re excited to welcome a compassionate Associate Veterinarian to our team.
Why You Will Love Working With Us:✅ Surgical Focus – Our surgical suite allows for a wide variety of soft tissue procedures. We also offer laser surgery to provide our patients with the latest in surgical care and recovery benefits.✅ Comprehensive Medical Services – Our facility provides a full range of diagnostic, medical, and therapeutic services including digital radiology, in-house laboratory, dental care with digital dental X-rays, and more.✅ Collaborative Team Environment – You will join a close-knit and highly skilled team that includes experienced doctors, technicians, and support staff who value communication, teamwork, and compassionate care. ✅ Client-Focused Care – Our clients are dedicated to their pets and value our commitment to partnership, education, and personalized attention. We strive to treat every patient as if they were our own.✅ Strong Community Roots – Oates Veterinary Clinic has been a trusted part of the Kenton community for 50+ years. We are proud to be a hometown practice where families know their pets will receive high-quality, compassionate care.✅ Growth and Development – As a growing practice, we encourage our veterinarians to explore their clinical interests and pursue continuing education to stay at the forefront of veterinary medicine. Who We Are Looking For:The ideal candidate will have strong surgical skills, a passion for teamwork and client education, and a commitment to providing excellent care to every patient.
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.
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.
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.
