Bell County Animal Clinic - Veterinarian

Bell County Animal Clinic; Middlesborough (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bell County Animal Clinic in Middlesboro, KY is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a full- or part-time position. You will join a collaborative team of four veterinarians providing care for small animals and exotics, with access to preventative, surgical, dental, and dermatology services, plus boarding.

The role emphasizes client relationships, high-quality medical care, and a positive practice culture aligned with VetEvolve values.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent with active or eligible state license.
• New graduates and experienced veterinarians welcome to apply.
• Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
• Collaborates effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.
• Commitment to professional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and exceptional service to pets and clients.
• Practice medicine compliant with state and federal laws; maintain medical records.
• Perform diagnostic workups, histories, exams, and treatment plans.
• Prescribe and administer drugs; perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments.
• Communicate diagnoses and home care instructions to clients and team.
• Ensure safety and maintain clean, sterile treatment areas.

Skills

Clinical skills

Client communication

Leadership & mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

DVM/VMD license

Job description

Bell County Animal Clinic - Veterinarian

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States

Bell County Animal Clinic has been providing exceptional veterinary health services to the Tri-State area community since 1972. We have a highly experienced staff and four skilled, compassionate veterinarians on our team, and we strive to provide a stress-free experience to our small-animal and exotics clientele base. We offer preventative, surgical, dental, and dermatology services, as well as boarding!

Bell County Animal Clinic is looking for a Full or Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our experienced and collaborative team in Middlesboro, Kentucky!

Whether you’re an experienced veterinarian looking for your next long-term home or a new graduate searching for a supportive environment to grow your confidence and skills, we’d love to meet you.

Why Bell County Animal Clinic?

At Bell County, we believe great medicine starts with a great team. Our doctors and support staff work collaboratively to provide high-quality, compassionate care while creating an environment where everyone feels supported and valued.

We’re looking for a veterinarian who enjoys building relationships with clients, practicing quality medicine, and being part of a team that genuinely works together.

About VetEvolve

• Bell County Animal Clinic is part of the VetEvolve hospital network . VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique. We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams. Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.

Position Summary:

The primary purpose and function of the Associate Veterinarian is to provide the highest quality of veterinary care and exceptional client service. The Associate Veterinarian advocates for pets and their quality of life; builds a long term bonding relationship with clients; contributes to the development and maintenance of the human-pet bond; and educates clients on all aspects of pet health. This role partners with the Practice Manager as a driving force in support of a positive, high-performing culture that aligns with VetEvolve’s guiding principles of Care First, Better Together, Grow Forward, and Own It.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent high-quality care and exceptional service to pets and clients while maximizing efficiency,productivityand profitability.
• Practice veterinary medicine in a manner compliant with the State Veterinary Practice Act, Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws.Ensureappropriate medicalrecord documentation andmaintaincomplete medical records that meet practice quality control guidelines.
• Perform complete diagnostic workups,establishaccuratehistories and physical exams, develop thorough treatment plans, and deliverappropriate urgent, preventive, and ongoing care.
• Prescribe and administer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies asappropriate; perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments using standard protocols, instruments, and equipment.
• Effectively communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and home care instructions to clients and the veterinary medical team; address and resolve client concerns.
• Promote the safety of pets, clients, and team members by ensuring safe restraint techniques, adherence to practice guidelines, andmaintainingclean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and laboratory areas.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and gain their trust and compliance.
• Attend department and team meetings, both in person and virtually, to stay informed, collaborate effectively, and support broader practice alignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent, with an active or eligible state license.
• New graduates and experienced veterinarians welcome to apply
• Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
• Collaborates effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.
• Commitment tomaintainingprofessional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

Compensation and Benefits:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible toparticipatein our401(k) retirementplan. Other benefits include paid time off, paidholidaysand access to employeeassistanceprogram.

Hours:

• Must be able toworka flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Bell County Animal Clinic’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.