Veterinarian

About the role

St. Francis Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our team in Sylvania, Ohio, serving pet families throughout the greater Toledo area. For more than 20 years, St. Francis Veterinary Hospital has been committed to providing high-quality, compassionate medical and surgical care. Our philosophy is centered around kindness, compassionate healing, and treating both our patients and their families with the care and respect they deserve.

Why St. Francis Veterinary Hospital?

This is a great opportunity for a veterinarian who wants to practice quality medicine while having access to a broad range of diagnostic, medical, and surgical capabilities. Whether your interests are in general practice, dentistry, surgery, internal medicine, or expanding your skills in more advanced procedures, St. Francis provides an environment where you can continue to grow.

Our hospital offers a wide variety of services and technology, including:

• Digital radiology and digital ultrasonography
• In-house laboratory and pharmacy
• Comprehensive dentistry
• Soft tissue and orthopedic surgery
• Minimally invasive/laparoscopic surgery
• Surgical and therapeutic laser
• Internal medicine
• Surgical oncology and chemotherapy
• Stem cell and regenerative medicine
• Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
• Dermatology and ophthalmology
• Preventative and senior pet care

Our practice sees primarily companion animals while also having experience caring for a variety of small pets and other species.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a veterinarian who values collaboration, compassionate medicine, client relationships, and clinical excellence. The ideal candidate enjoys working as part of a team and wants the freedom to develop their individual areas of interest. Experienced veterinarians and newer graduates are encouraged to apply. We're looking for someone who is eager to contribute to the practice while continuing to grow professionally.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary of $110,000–$120,000; production-based compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off
• Continuing education support
• Professional dues and licensing support
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Schedule

This is a full-time Associate DVM opportunity. The hospital is open Monday through Friday for veterinarian appointments, with technicians available on Saturday mornings. Doctors are not scheduled on Saturdays.

Essential Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements/Qualifications

• 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.