Columbus, OH Companion Animal Practice

About Knapp Veterinary Hospital (KVH)

Established in 1945 and currently owned and operated by a 3rd-generation DVM, Knapp Veterinary Hospital is a thriving, independent, 5-doctor small animal practice in Columbus, Ohio. Located in the vibrant, pet-friendly Clintonville neighborhood—minutes from downtown and The Ohio State University—we pride ourselves on remaining non-corporate. We dedicate ourselves to our team, our patients, and our clients by providing comprehensive, modern care in a collaborative environment built on teamwork and camaraderie.

We serve a diverse client base practicing along the entire spectrum of care. If you are looking for a practice where you will feel genuinely appreciated and valued while working alongside passionate professionals, KVH is the place for you.

• Collaborative Environment:
  Work closely with a compassionate 5-doctor medical team using a vast array of fully integrated internal resources.
• Diverse Caseload:
  Expand your skillset with a stimulating daily mix of wellness, internal medicine, and urgent care.
• Advanced Tools:
  Practice efficiently in a paperless environment utilizing electronic medical records (EMR), fully integrated digital imaging/labs, and modern client communication tools (embedded text and email).
• Dedicated Support:
  Rely on an experienced, high-leverage team of technicians, assistants, and managers so you can focus on being a doctor.
• Active Mentorship:
  We actively encourage a team approach. Mentoring new graduate DVMs is a shared, collective practice culture here—all experience levels are supported and encouraged to apply.

• Preventative Medicine:
  Deliver high-quality wellness care, life-stage planning, and proactive client education.
• Caseload Management:
  Diagnose and treat a diverse daily caseload, including managed sick animal and urgent care visits.
• Surgery & Dentistry:
  Perform routine and advanced soft tissue surgeries, limited orthopedics, and comprehensive dental assessments/oral surgeries (including extractions).
• Client Communication:
  Build lasting bonds through compassionate, multi-channel communication (in-person, text, and email).

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.
• Valid license (or eligibility to hold a license) to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Ohio.
• A patient-first mindset with strong interpersonal communication and surgical/dental aptitude.