Veterinarian - Partner/Owner

Heart + Paw offers experienced and talented veterinarians a unique opportunity to co-own and lead modern veterinary centers across the East Coast, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. As a Partner Veterinarian and Co-Owner, you’ll build and lead your hospital with the potential to expand your ownership over time. We provide the infrastructure, experience, and support so you can focus on medicine, leadership, and culture-building. Design a practice where you control clinical and cultural decisions, supported by our veterinarian-led community where Heart + Paw provides operational support, including recruiting, marketing, and financial expertise, empowering your success.

Why Partner with Heart + Paw?

• 5% - 49% ownership options with financing assistance if needed.
• Earn a competitive salary from day one, plus profit distributions.
• Build a successful, well-run practice supported by proven operational systems.
• Enjoy full clinical autonomy to design protocols and set practice standards.
• Gain full transparency into hospital financials.
• Leverage Heart + Paw’s operational expertise in marketing, accounting, finance, HR, recruiting, and more.
• Design and build your dream hospital to serve your community and their pets.
• Be part of our growing community of Heart + Paw veterinarians and gain the support of our veterinarian-led Operations team.
• Benefit from mentorship and shared expertise in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

As Partner Veterinarian and Co-Owner, you will:

• Lead and co-own your Heart + Paw center.
• Build a team culture aligned with your vision and provide outstanding veterinary care.
• Mentor your team, oversee daily operations, and ensure exceptional client experiences.
• Collaborate with your Center Director and Heart + Paw leadership on hiring, scheduling, budgeting, and more.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD with a valid state license.
• 4+ years of clinical experience and leadership expertise.
• A passion for preventive care, client service, and practice ownership.
• Tech-savvy with a focus on enhancing the pet and parent experience.
• Fear Free and HABRI certification (or willingness to obtain).

Ready to build your dream practice?
Let’s talk! Apply now to start the conversation and join us in creating a place where you can be happy, healthy, and successful while building the practice you’ve always envisioned.