Associate Veterinarian

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

CE Allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Tempus Veterinary Recruitment is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian for an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital in Louisville, KY. The role welcomes new grads and offers structured mentorship, a collaborative team, and modern facilities.

The hospital provides small animal care, wellness and sick patient services, routine surgeries, digital radiology, in-house pharmacy, and a supportive mentorship framework within a multi-DVM team.

Qualifications

• Must hold the DVM degree and be eligible for US veterinary licensure.
• Must have right to work in the USA or valid visa to work.
• State veterinary license in process or obtained for the applying state.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical care for small animal patients.
• Perform wellness exams, preventive care, and client education.
• Manage sick patient appointments and routine surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with a DVM team to maintain high clinical standards.
• Build strong client relationships with compassionate care.

Skills

DVM

US work authorization

Education

DVM

Licensed to practice in USA

Job description

Introduction

Our client is an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join its team. The hospital provides comprehensive small animal care, seeing a mixture of wellness and sick patients, and offers a collaborative environment supported by modern facilities and advanced technology. Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship.

Role Description and Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care for small animal patients, managing wellness examinations, preventative care, sick patient appointments, and routine surgical procedures. The role involves building strong client relationships, delivering compassionate care, collaborating with an experienced veterinary team, and maintaining the highest standards of veterinary medicine. The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates, with structured mentorship available for those beginning their careers.

Practice Details

The hospital is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with Saturday appointments available as needed, and is closed on Sundays. The recently remodeled AAHA-accredited facility features hands-free radiology, digital radiology, a Tonopen, an in-house pharmacy, and an in-office surgical suite. Services include wellness exams, wellness testing, vaccinations, parasite prevention, flea and tick control, microchipping, weight management, nutritional and behavioral counseling, allergy and dermatology care, diabetes management, geriatric medicine, dentistry with dental radiography, general surgery, routine surgeries, spays and neuters, anesthesia, hospitalization, pain management, health certificates, euthanasia services, ear checks, and advanced diagnostic imaging. The practice provides modern facilities, advanced technology, and a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality veterinary care.

Team

The hospital is staffed by two experienced DVMs working in a collaborative and supportive environment. The team emphasizes mentorship, teamwork, continuous learning, and professional development while fostering strong relationships with both clients and patients.

Candidate Requirements

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

Competitive Salary

• Competitive Base Salary + Production
• Signing Bonus
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• 401k with company match
• PTO
• CE Allowance

  Paid Parental, Vacation, and Sick Leave

  • 100% paid life insurance
  • 100% paid professional liability coverage
  • 100% paid short-term disability insuranc
  • Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
  • Relocation assistance (If required)

  Hours

  Full Time