Description
No overnights. No major holidays. Vet-owned. People-first.
Be part of building something from the ground up.
AcutePet Urgent Care is opening in Cincinnati’s West Side in White Oak, OH this August - and we’re intentionally building a founding team of veterinarians who want more than just a job.
This area has strong GP relationships, loyal pet-owning families, and limited urgent/emergent support nearby. Our White Oak hospital is being designed to give pets timely care, give GP teams a trusted partner, and give veterinarians a sustainable way to practice high-quality urgent care medicine.
If you want ER-style case variety without overnight ER burnout — and you’d like a voice in shaping workflows, culture, and standards from day one — this is worth a conversation.
This isn’t stepping into an established hospital with fixed systems and legacy culture. It’s helping define one.
If you’ve ever wanted:
- A voice in how a hospital operates
- Input on workflows and team culture
- The chance to shape urgent care medicine in a growing community
- High-quality medicine without overnight ER burnout
This is that opportunity.
Why White Oak?
Cincinnati’s West Side has strong primary care relationships, loyal pet-owning families, and a clear need for accessible urgent/emergent support. Our White Oak hospital is being built to give GP teams a trusted place to send cases that need same-day diagnostics, stabilization, and treatment — without defaulting every patient to a full-service ER.
You’ll see cases like:
- Lacerations and minor trauma
- GI obstruction workups
- Toxin ingestions
- Acute vomiting/diarrhea
- Urgent diagnostics and stabilization
All without overnights or major holidays.
Who This Role Is Built For
This opportunity works beautifully for:
- Emergency veterinarians ready to step away from overnight intensity while still practicing high-level medicine
- Experienced GPs who want to expand diagnostic confidence in a supportive environment
- Newer doctors eager for hands-on mentorship and structured growth in urgent care
We’re hiring founding DVMs who want to help establish the clinical tone and culture of this hospital from day one.
What It’s Like to Work at AcutePet
We’re a vet-owned organization built by people who understand the real demands of this profession. Our leadership team includes experienced DVMs, Managing Veterinarians, and a board-certified criticalist serving as Chief Medical Officer.
Behind the scenes, our operational team bring real-world veterinary hospital experience - ensuring teams are supported, not squeezed.
You’ll practice medicine in an environment that values:
- Collaboration over hierarchy
- Mentorship without micromanagement
- Transparent communication
- Sustainable scheduling
- Real investment in your well-being
We believe great medicine and balanced lives are not mutually exclusive.
What We’re Looking For
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent)
- All experience levels welcome
- Interest in urgent care or emergency-style diagnostics
- Strong clinical reasoning and thoughtful patient care
- Clear, compassionate client communication
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary with 25% production pay (whichever is greater), no negative accrual
- No overnights or major holidays
- Up to six weeks paid parental/adoptive leave
- Paid time off that supports life outside of work
- 100% company-paid health, dental, and life insurance premiums
- Vision, disability, HSA, 401(k), and Employee Assistance Program
- Employee pet care discounts
- Dedicated mentorship time and structured 1:1 growth conversations
- Continuing education support
- No non-competes. No contracts
If you’re ready to help build a hospital that reflects your standards, your voice, and your commitment to great medicine - we’d love to connect.
Apply today or email Jess Brotherton to schedule a conversation.
AcutePet Urgent Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants who need assistance during the hiring process. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources
