Practice
Fulton Animal Hospital is a full-service, small animal veterinary hospital serving Canal Fulton and neighboring communities since 1956. Our hospital provides services for cats, dogs, chickens, sheep, and goats. We’ve got you covered from preventative care, health certificates, surgery, and dentistry; to X-ray, ultrasound, and laser therapy.
Over the years, our hospital has grown into a multiple-doctor practice, dedicated to offering the most up-to-date medical treatments while maintaining our hometown feel. Our skilled and knowledgeable staff proudly serve our clients and their pets.
Position Purpose
Competencies
Experienced Associate Veterinarian (DVM) – Canal Fulton, OH
Fulton Animal Hospital | Sign-On Bonus and/or Relocation Assistance Available
Great Medicine. Amazing Culture. A Team You'll Love!
Looking for a practice where your experience is valued, your ideas matter, and your team genuinely enjoys working together?
At Fulton Animal Hospital, you'll join an upbeat, collaborative team with experienced support staff, strong leadership, and a beautifully updated facility. We're looking for an experienced veterinarian who wants to practice great medicine, enjoy clinical autonomy, and help shape our growing practice!
Why You'll Love Fulton
Exceptional Team Culture – Positive, high-energy environment where everyone supports each other
Experienced Leadership – Supportive practice manager and skilled technicians
Modern, Remodeled Facility – 6 exam rooms, private DVM offices, and dedicated surgery and dental suites
Quality Medicine – 20–30 minute appointments and strong client relationships
Surgery & Dentistry – Dedicated surgery days with opportunities in soft tissue, light orthopedics, and dentistry
Advanced Equipment – Digital radiology, dental X-rays, ultrasound, surgical laser, and in-house IDEXX lab
Exciting Growth – Opportunity to help develop our expanding mixed-animal services
Clinical Autonomy – Bring your ideas, explore your interests, and make an impact!
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation based on experience
Sign-on bonus and/or relocation assistance available
Opportunities for professional growth and clinical development
Love Where You Live – Canal Fulton, Ohio!
Enjoy the charm of small-town living with big-city convenience! Located along the historic Ohio & Erie Canal, Canal Fulton offers scenic trails, kayaking, local shops, restaurants, and a welcoming community. Just 20–25 minutes from Akron and North Canton, you'll enjoy easy access to shopping, entertainment, and dining while coming home to a quieter, relaxed lifestyle.
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.
Benefits Offered
- Up to $50,000 sign on bonus available!
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Relocation assistance available