Associate Veterinarian| Up To $40k in Sign On Bonuses | Village Animal Hospital | Lexington, KY
About The Position
Village Animal Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky is excited to add an Associate Veterinarian to our growing team! Village Animal Hospital is a well-established, small animal practice that has proudly served the greater Lexington community since 1970. Located on Harrodsburg Road, our hospital has a long-standing reputation for providing compassionate, progressive veterinary care while building meaningful relationships with pets and the people who love them. The clinic emphasizes individualized care and offers services including wellness visits, vaccinations, diagnostics, surgery, dental care, home care, and laser therapy. Our hospital is also AAHA Accredited, a Certified Cat Friendly Practice, and employs Certified Fear Free Professionals, reflecting our commitment to thoughtful, high-standard medicine in a low-stress environment for patients.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Practicing progressive, relationship-based small animal medicine
- Preventative care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and client education
- Working with a collaborative and welcoming team
- Providing thoughtful, low-stress care for cats and dogs
- Building trust with clients and becoming part of a long-standing Lexington practice
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.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Production opportunity
- Sign-on bonus potential
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- CE allowance
- Professional dues and license support
- Mentorship and growth opportunities
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
