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The Family Pet Clinic is in pursuit of an Associate Veterinarian to join our team in providing the Garfield Heights community with exceptional pet care! The Family Pet Clinic began as Bartel’s Pet Clinic in 1992, in 2002 a contest was held to rename our hospital. Our loyal clientele chose “The Family Pet Clinic”, and we strive to live up to our name! Since 1992, we have believed in providing the highest level of quality care for our patients, and extraordinary customer experience for our dedicated client base! We are a three doctor, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital that also accommodates daytime emergencies and occasional exotics!  We are looking to add a new graduate, or an experienced associate veterinarian, who has a caring presence, fresh perspectives, willingness to learn, and is a dedicated patient advocate to join our committed and enthusiastic team!

About the Area:

Welcome to beautiful Garfield Heights, Ohio! Founded in 1904 and centrally located between Cleveland and Akron. If you love being near the city, without living in the city, Garfield Heights is the perfect place for you!  The surrounding areas offer many fun activities such as axe throwing, an alpaca farm, a barrel room, local eateries, shopping, and more! If you consider yourself more of a nature person, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is only 20 minutes away! No matter what your interests are, there will be something for you to enjoy here.

What We Can Offer:

• Thorough, hands-on mentorship for new graduates, including training in surgery.
• An environment where questions and learning are always encouraged, and where you will feel supported in sharing and teaching the knowledge you have with others.
• A remarkable, compassionate team of co-workers with a supportive company culture. We encourage a cohesive working environment where open communication is welcome.
• Work/Life balance.
• Doctor camaraderie- our experienced Veterinarian Team enjoy collaborating on cases.
• A mix of cases ranging from preventative care to critical care. Our Veterinarians love a challenge and are never bored!
• Innovative pharmaceutical options.
• In house Idexx Laboratory, with digital radiology and ultrasound.
• Supportive Practice Management Team that thrives on open communication and loving leadership.
• Recent hospital expansion with updates throughout the facility.
• Community Involvement-we provide services to local shelters and multiple Police Department K9s.

Benefits of Joining our Team:

• Signing bonus up to $20,000 and up to $10,000 relocation assistance available.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with shared premiums.
• Practice-sponsored life insurance.
• 401(k) eligibility with employer match.
• Annual continuing education stipend.
• Paid time-off for personal use and to attend CE.
• In-house development programs for new graduates, experienced Associates, and Medical Directors.
• Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with wellness initiatives.
• Paid AVMA PLIT policy coverage.
• Reimbursement of all licensure and DEA fees.
• Reimbursement of professional membership dues.
• Personal pet discounts.
• Quarterly Bonus opportunities.

What You Can Offer:

• A current (or 4th year student) DVM/VMD with the ability to practice in Ohio.
• A desire to be a team player with the willingness to collaborate, learn, and teach. We love learning new things and would appreciate a new perspective.
• Great interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, detailed mindset, and professional communication skills.
• A genuine focus on patient and client care.
• Introduction to integrative medicine is welcome!

If you have any questions or would like to submit a resume, please email: familypc@mypm.vet (Attn: Jamie or Carrie).

We look forward to hearing from you!

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About Blue River PetCare

Blue River PetCare's mission is to provide a long-term home for local practices that selling owners have worked so hard to build. We are dedicated to retaining the culture of each of our hospitals in addition to the local practice of medicine. We do this by ensuring each hospital has complete medical autonomy with their choice of protocols, therapies, inventory items, vendors and even management software. We also focus on our employees’ health and well-being as much as we do the pets we treat. We would love to hear from you!

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