Associate Veterinarian – General Practice | Northern Kentucky

DVM Focus; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DVM Focus in Northern Kentucky is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a full-time small animal general practice. This role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and long-term career growth in a supportive clinical environment.

New graduates are encouraged to apply alongside experienced doctors, with potential for partnership as part of a growth-focused team. If Northern Kentucky fits your goals, we’d love to hear what you’re seeking.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree is required.
• Current Kentucky veterinary license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Interest in small animal general practice and thoughtful medicine.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build client relationships.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to medicine.

Skills

DVM or equivalent

License in KY / eligibility

Small animal medicine

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Job description

Associate Veterinarian – General Practice | Northern Kentucky

Early in your veterinary career, the people around you can make an enormous difference. And even experienced veterinarians benefit from being somewhere that supports continued learning, collaboration, and professional growth.

DVM Focus is representing a full-time Associate Veterinarian opportunity in Northern Kentucky for a doctor looking for a general practice environment where mentorship and long-term career development are meaningful parts of the opportunity.

The Opportunity

This is a full-time small animal general practice position for a veterinarian who values thoughtful medicine, strong client relationships, and collaboration with colleagues.

The opportunity offers structured professional growth and mentorship, making it worth exploring for newer veterinarians as well as experienced doctors who value a supportive clinical environment.

For veterinarians thinking longer term, there is also potential partnership eligibility.

What We’re Looking For

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree
• Current veterinary license in Kentucky, or eligibility to obtain one
• Interest in small animal general practice
• Commitment to thoughtful, high-quality veterinary medicine
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to medicine
• New graduates and experienced veterinarians are encouraged to explore the opportunity

Why This Opportunity?

“Mentorship” appears in a lot of veterinary job postings. What actually matters is whether the support available matches what you need.

Maybe you're a new graduate looking for guidance as you build confidence. Maybe you're experienced but want a more collaborative environment. Or maybe mentorship isn't your priority at all and schedule, medicine, compensation, autonomy, location, or long-term growth matter more.

That's exactly why DVM Focus starts with your priorities first.

If Northern Kentucky is within the area you'd consider, tell us what you're looking for and we'll determine whether this opportunity deserves a closer look.