Description
Rootstown Veterinary Hospital | Rootstown, Ohio
AAHA-Accredited | Independently Owned | No Emergency Hours
Practice Medicine the Way It Should Be
At Rootstown Veterinary Hospital, we believe excellent patient care starts with supporting the people who provide it.
We are a privately owned small animal clinic expanding our team and looking for a part-time Associate Veterinarian who values autonomy, collaboration, and true work-life balance.
- No quotas.
- No corporate protocols.
- No emergency hours.
Just thoughtful, case-by-case medicine in a supportive, team-centered environment.
Why Join Us?
Freedom to Practice
We encourage open thinking and individualized treatment plans. Patient care comes first, not production targets.
Work-Life Balance That’s Real
- Open 6 days a week
- No emergency or after-hours
- Flexible scheduling (mornings, afternoons, or full days)
- Structured appointments designed to get you home on time
- 1-hour lunch breaks + catch-up blocks built into the schedule
- Realistic daily caseloads that prioritize quality over volume
- A culture that respects family time, time off, personal commitments, and mental health
- Leadership that actively monitors workload to prevent overwhelm
Your life outside of work matters here, seriously!
Our Facility & Support
We’re proud to be accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association and operate out of a newly built hospital in a beautiful rural suburb.
You’ll be supported by:
- A consistent team of long-term RVTs, assistants, and receptionists
- 5–6 support staff per veterinarian
- A collaborative team culture (together for 3+ years)
Equipment & Diagnostics Include:
- Large surgical suite with Bionet BM3 monitor (CO sensor)
- Full-body digital radiography
- Midmark dental radiographs
- Dentalaire unit
- Idexx CBC, Chemistry Analyzer & Urinalysis
- Tonovet Pro
- K-Laser therapy
- Traveling ultrasound & echocardiogram services with board-certified IM/Cardiology review
- Impromed electronic medical records
We prioritize preventive medicine, advanced diagnostics, surgery, mentorship, and open communication with clients and each other.
Meet the Team
We currently have two full-time veterinarians, with our owner rotating between part-time and full-time coverage to support flexible scheduling and balanced workloads.
We’re happy to provide references from previous relief and hired veterinarians upon request.
Ready to Learn More?
Visit our website:
www.rootstownvethospital.com
Follow us on Facebook and TikTok @ RootstownVH
If you’re looking for a place where you can grow professionally, feel valued personally, and practice medicine with integrity, we’d love to meet you!
Requirements
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a veterinarian who is:
- Passionate about small animal medicine
- Dedicated to high-quality, ethical care
- Truly human- and pet-centered in every interaction
- Fair, honest, and guided by integrity
- A strong communicator with clients and teammates
- Comfortable having transparent, respectful conversations
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Open to mentorship (giving or receiving)
- Growth-minded and eager to continue learning
- Receptive to feedback and committed to self-improvement
- Friendly, approachable, and emotionally intelligent
- Confident in medicine but humble in approach
- Invested in building long-term client relationships
- Equipped with a healthy sense of humor
- Someone who enjoys coming to work and helps make it enjoyable for others
We’re not just hiring a veterinarian, we’re welcoming a teammate who cares deeply about people, pets, and the culture we’re building together at Rootstown Veterinary Hospital.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $70,000–$100,000 (Based on 18–27 hours per week)
Additional Benefits Include:
- $433/month student loan contribution (paid directly to lender)
- Negotiable monthly daycare stipend
- 401(k) with employer match
- Potential buy-in opportunity
- Monthly health insurance stipend
- Paid AVMA & OVMA dues
- Paid license fees & DEA registration
- Paid continuing education (full conference + 3-night hotel stay)
- Paid vacation & personal time (guaranteed and negotiable)
- Performance bonuses
- Yearly uniform allowance
- Employee pet discounts
- Holiday parties, events, and interactive team meetings where every voice is heard
Recognition and support are built into our culture, not treated as an afterthought.
