Heekin Animal Hospital is Seeking a Full-Time Veterinarian
Join a privately owned, established Northern Kentucky small animal practice. Dr. Heekin is a fervent believer in the importance of individually owned practices in the veterinary marketplace. For more than 20 years, HAH has thrived in Taylor Mill, Kentucky, just 10 minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Now, Dr. Heekin is moving into a new state-of-the-art building and would like to add a veterinarian with aspirations to own a practice within 3-5 years. HAH employs well-trained Licensed Veterinary Technicians and support staff along with high quality diagnostic, treatment, and surgical equipment, so you can practice in an encouraging, supportive, collaborative environment that promotes mentorship. Dr. Heekin has a special interest in dental health, and pain control. Dr. Heekin is a member of VMG and strives to run an efficient practice where profit is a goal, not a motive.
Qualifications to Apply:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution.
- At least 1 year of experience in a small animal general practice
- Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients and staff
- High interest in Dentistry
- Prefer applicant with desire to buy-in to a practice with eventual ownership
- Interest in continued professional development
We offer:
- Base salary starting at $120,000
- Pay/contract is negotiable. Starting salary as listed but candidate will be compensated based upon experience and skills.
- Ability to buy into a privately owned practice within 3-5 years
- Flexible work schedule, with availability to work some weekends
- 4 weeks PTO + 7 paid holidays
- $2,500 CE stipend + 4 CE days
- 401(k) plan
- AVMA PLIT
- Relocation Bonus
- Health Insurance
- Pet employee discounts
- No emergency call
Interested candidates should email resumes to [email protected].
Our new Facility opening late Spring 2025:
- 6200 SF facility with patient-first amenities
- Spacious rooms filled with natural light
- 5 large Exam rooms with additional consult/comfort room.
- Surgical Suites
- Dental Suite with Canis major lift tables and Progeny digital dental radiography
- Surgical/Dental area is separated from outpatient areas for sound and odor control
- Two Large Treatment Rooms
- Pharmacy Room
- Break room/kitchen with patio
- “Zen” room for quiet moments of relaxation or breastfeeding
- Veterinarian Offices
- No boarding or grooming facilities
Why Work at Heekin Animal Hospital?
A Prime Location
Northern KY is a community of small towns, each with its own unique identity. The historic urban areas of Newport and Covington are nestled along the Ohio River, with stunning views of our northern neighbor Cincinnati. Travel southward and you find a number of small suburban neighborhoods that gradually blend into a rural landscape. Taylor Mill and Heekin Animal Hospital are located just off of I-275, providing easy access to all of these areas. A trip to downtown Cincinnati takes only 10 minutes.
In Cincinnati you will find a thriving restaurant and entertainment scene, along with professional sports teams such as the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, and FC Cincinnati. The town also supports a vibrant arts community including the world-famous Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Broadway theater productions, and several art museums. Families will enjoy activities at the Cincinnati Zoo, Children’s Museum, Kings Island, to name a few.
Greater Cincinnati is also home to higher education institutions such as University of Cincinnati, Xavier University, and Northern Kentucky University. Major local employers include Procter and Gamble, Kroger, and the renowned Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
Life in Northern Kentucky combines small town charm with big city amenities to provide an unbeatable quality of life.
Heekin Animal Hospital
Heekin Animal Hospital opened in 2004 in a leased space with three exam rooms and a surgery room surrounding a common treatment area. A loyal clientele that followed Dr Heekin across the river helped support the fledgling practice as word spread among local pet owners. Being a practice owner allowed Dr Heekin to explore and expand her long-term interest in veterinary dentistry, and she invested heavily in dental education and equipment.
In 2022 Dr Heekin purchased land and began the process of designing and building the new clinic. Her goal was to create a comfortable space for both people and pets, filled with natural light and great ventilation, along with sound and noise control. In late spring 2025, the new 6200 square foot animal hospital will open to meet the growing needs of the Greater Cincinnati community. The new facility houses five exam rooms, a consultation/euthanasia room, surgery room, and dedicated dental suite. The large dog kennels have heated floors, individual drains, and windows. Small dogs are housed in an adjacent area. In the new hospital, cats are housed in their own ward far away from the dogs. The outpatient area has a separate treatment room away from the surgical area.
Services
Heekin Animal Hospital is a small animal general practice that treats a wide range of medical conditions. We utilize a large reference laboratory, but also have laboratory equipment on site for urgent needs.
The hospital is equipped to provide a wide range of soft tissue surgical procedures. We focus on both anesthetic safety and pain control. To encourage proactive dental care, HAH focuses and early and regular professional exams, radiographs, and cleanings. We perform dental examinations prior to juvenile spays and neuters so that problems can be corrected at the time of the procedure.
The practice believes a yearly wellness exam is crucial to preventive health care. Early diagnosis of health issues can lead to a longer and healthier life, so a thorough physical examination, appropriate vaccination, blood work, and internal parasite checks are part of most well-pet visits.
Dr. Jodi Heekin
Dr. Jodi Brown Heekin is the owner of Heekin Animal Hospital. A life-long Kentuckian, she completed an undergraduate degree at Miami University, and was accepted into the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1987.
After graduation, she took a position at Tennessee Avenue Animal Hospital in Cincinnati. While at TAAH, she expanded her interest in internal medicine, and is knowledgeable in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of medical conditions. She is also an experienced surgeon and is qualified to perform many types of surgical procedures.
Founding Heekin Animal Hospital in 2004 allowed her to bring together her education, experience, philosophy, and vision to cultivate an environment that provides a high quality and individualized veterinary experience for both pet owner and pet. Practice ownership has also given her the ability to rekindle a long-term interest in veterinary dentistry. She is committed to a lifetime learning process and regularly participates in continuing education both locally and nationally. Membership in the on-line Veterinary Information Network provides instant access to the latest treatment options.
While she is driven by a keen interest in the technical aspects of physiology and medicine, what she finds most rewarding is the time that she spends with individual pet owners and their pets. She is grateful for and honored by the many enduring client relationships that have developed over the last 28 years.
Life outside the hospital includes spending time with her husband and two children. The family has two dogs, Corey and Rex, and two cats, Annie and Reggie. Dr. Heekin enjoys music by attending local arts events. She also participates in her church's choral and handbell choirs. She also loves gardening and spending time with her friends.