Associate Veterinarian - Flexible Scheduling Available | All Creatures Veterinary Care

PetVet Care Centers; Paintsville (KY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing, retention, and relocation up 

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team member pet discounts

Calm app and 24/7 EAP

CE stipends and career development

Grant Circle relief fund

Job summary

All Creatures Veterinary Care in Grayson, KY is seeking a compassionate General Practice Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) to join a full-service hospital team. You’ll diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of preventive and advanced services with a collaborative, supportive culture.

The role offers flexible scheduling options (three- or four-day weeks) and a full-benefit package, with a compensation structure ranging from six figures to competitive production-based earnings.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current State Veterinary License.
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained.
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent surgical and dental skills.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.
• Excellent communication skills with all team members.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups.
• Client communication and education.
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery.
• Maintaining accurate medical records.
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications and following controlled substance protocols.
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency.
• Work with Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations.
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for daily hospital operations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

DVM or VMD from an accredited college or university

Job description

Associate Veterinarian - Flexible Scheduling Available | All Creatures Veterinary Care

Paintsville, Kentucky

$131,345 per year - estimated

NEW

Job DescriptionJob Description Practice exceptional medicine with more room for life | Three- or four-day schedule options | Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $100K–$150K base + production | Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $125K

Position Overview

Join PetVet Care Centers as a Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) supporting All Creatures Veterinary Care. You'll practice alongside an experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, in close partnership with the Care Center/Hospital Manager and Regional Director. It's the local heart of a care center with its own identity, team, and culture—backed by the support and resources of a national network.

All Creatures Veterinary Care in Grayson, KY is looking for a compassionate General Practice Veterinarian to join our friendly, full-service hospital team. We're proud to offer a wide range of comprehensive veterinary services—from wellness and preventive care to advanced diagnostics, dentistry, and internal medicine. We have strong relationships with our clients and a collaborative, welcoming work culture ideal for new grads and experienced DVMs alike.

You care for pets. We care for you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Located in the beautiful Appalachian foothills, Grayson is a hidden gem with a warm small-town atmosphere. Nature lovers will enjoy easy access to Carter Caves State Resort Park, offering hiking, kayaking, and unforgettable cave tours. With a low cost of living and proximity to Huntington, WV and Charleston, Grayson is a peaceful place to live with big-city conveniences just a short drive away.

What You’ll Find at All Creatures:

• Opportunities to work with exotics
• Advanced diagnostics: Ultrasound, digital & dental radiography, in-house lab, cold laser
• Dedicated dental suite + on‑site pharmacy
• Collaborative team culture and supportive leadership

Flexibility Options & Work-Life Harmony

For Doctors interested in a different way to structure their role, All Creatures offers flexible scheduling options, including:

• Three-day workweeks
• Four-day workweeks

If flexibility is important to you, we’ll work together to explore a schedule that aligns with how you want to work.

Compensation for other schedule options will be commensurate with hours worked. Full benefit packages are available for schedules of 30+ hours per week. Select benefit packages are available for part‑time team members.

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $115,000–$175,000 base
• Production opportunity with no negative accrual
• Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $150,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team member pet discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and a 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle, a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work‑ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications (Required)

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent surgical and dental skills.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.
• Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
• Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
• Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.
• Problem‑Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff.
• Professionalism: Work as part of a high‑quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback.
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice.
• Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients.
• Commitment to Continuing Education: Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others.

About PetVet Care Centers

Our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people by providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage – for all the moments that matter. Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience - every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

Pay Range $115,000–$175,000 USD At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals , including 1700+ veterinarians , we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy , empowering each hospital to deli

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