Become a
Heart + Paw Veterinarian

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to pets and their parents?

Heart + Paw provides a supportive environment, flexible scheduling, and the autonomy you need to practice happy, healthy, and successfully every day.

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Burnout is very real in the veterinary profession and Heart + Paw is committed to giving veterinarians sustainable careers. Happy and healthy vets make happy and healthy pets! I don’t believe I could have made a better choice by joining the team!

Dr. Amber Lee

Why Work with Us?

Do you want to work  with a growing community of like-minded veterinarians where you’re encouraged to collaborate and lead? Find out more about how our industry-recognized team allows you to practice your passion for pets!

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 At Heart + Paw, veterinarians are at the heart of our business leadership. Our operational leaders are veterinarians who understand your challenges and know what it’s like to work in practice. We truly believe that the solutions to the barriers we face, not only at Heart + Paw but in the industry as a whole, lie with our veterinarians and their teams.

A Team with Heart

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Delivering exceptional care to pets means empowering our veterinarians to practice in a way that is best for their patients, clients, and team. From developing areas of special interest to customizing formulary selections, we find a way to say yes—we want you to practice happy, healthy, and successfully, and we know that means something different for everyone.

You Count for More

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Build your future with us! You will feel supported and inspired by our experienced community of veterinary peers with access to leading-edge equipment, tools, and technology. Whether you are a new graduate or looking for the next step in your career, Heart + Paw provides a path from student mentorship to Heart + Paw co-ownership so you can reach all your goals.

Reimagined Growth

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A Team with Heart

 At Heart + Paw, veterinarians are at the heart of our business leadership. Our operational leaders are veterinarians who understand your challenges and know what it’s like to work in practice. We truly believe that the solutions to the barriers we face, not only at Heart + Paw but in the industry as a whole, lie with our veterinarians and their teams.

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You Count for More

Delivering exceptional care to pets means empowering our veterinarians to practice in a way that is best for their patients, clients, and team. From developing areas of special interest to customizing formulary selections, we find a way to say yes—we want you to practice happy, healthy, and successfully, and we know that means something different for everyone.

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Reimagined Growth

Build your future with us! You will feel supported and inspired by our experienced community of veterinary peers with access to leading-edge equipment, tools, and technology. Whether you are a new graduate or looking for the next step in your career, Heart + Paw provides a path from student mentorship to Heart + Paw co-ownership so you can reach all your goals.

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The leadership team I work with is great, they are very open to hearing new ideas from all the team members no matter their role.

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Benefits for Our Veterinarians

The role of Heart + Paw veterinarian comes with a wide variety of benefits, including:

  • An environment of collaborative support
  • Innovative technological resources and leading-edge equipment
  • The ability to customize the way you practice to focus on what matters most to you
  • Significant work-life flexibility, with purposeful focus on your mental and physical well-being

Take a peek at all the benefits we offer our exceptional veterinarians below.

Perks and Benefits of Working at Heart + Paw

Time Off

Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule

Disability Insurance

Short-Term + Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Company Paid Term Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Health, Dental, + Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings

401k Retirement Savings

Continuing Education

Continuing Education Allowance

Liensure Reimbursement

State Licensure Reimbursement

Discounts

Team Pet Care Discounts

Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

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Parental Leave

Doctor Rewards Program

About Our Doctor Rewards Program

Because veterinarians are at the heart of everything we do, Heart + Paw offers a Doctor Rewards Program providing a long-term incentive plan rewarding you for the critical role you play in our current and future success. We are mindful of what it takes to remain competitive for the future and invest thoroughly in education, mentorship, and volunteerism.

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I chose Heart + Paw because I believe that we have a shared vision of what veterinary medicine should look like. We both believe in practicing quality veterinary medicine, where pets and their pet parents are given the time and communication they deserve to maintain or improve the pets’ health and well-being.

Our Veterinarian Roles

Learn about our different veterinarian roles below.

New Graduate Veterinarians

As a new graduate veterinarian, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive community of veterinarians who want you to succeed and grow. We provide:

  • Individualized mentoring
  • Our VITALS 16-week new graduate onboarding program
  • Flexible schedules
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Associate Veterinarians

Make an impact. Enjoy the autonomy to practice high-quality, pet-centric medicine while pursuing your own clinical interests. With longer appointment times, you will cultivate lasting relationships with clients and pets, and customize treatment plans to meet their individual needs.

This role offers:

  • A competitive base salary
  • Production pay
  • Attractive benefits including a long-term incentive Doctor Rewards program

Partner Veterinarians

Dare to lead. As a partner doctor, you will lead our team autonomously with operational support, practice like an owner, and be rewarded for your center’s success without the financial risk. You will be provided with a company pay structure that includes profit sharing, and a long-term incentive Doctor Rewards program.

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Co-Ownership Opportunities

We're partnering with veterinarians to design, build, and co-own veterinary practices together. Heart + Paw Centers provide a tailored physical space and digital experience designed for the dynamics between pets, their parents, and the care team. You'll be the leader of your team supported by our dedicated veterinarian-led operations team and support center.

Learn more about becoming a Heart + Paw co-owner below.

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What also drew me in is their commitment to the health and well-being of their veterinarians as well. Heart + Paw sees the importance of giving vets a good work/life balance, the flexibility to follow their professional and personal passions, and room to develop as practitioners.