Emergency Veterinarian – Lexington, Kentucky

Supreme Search Specialists; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Supreme Search Specialists in Lexington, Kentucky seeks an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join its collaborative team. The role offers a base salary of $140,000–$160,000 per year plus production-based earnings and incentives up to $75,000.

A flexible schedule averages about 12 shifts per month, balancing a busy emergency caseload with time away from the hospital. The hospital provides advanced emergency and referral care with access to diagnostic imaging, in-house labs, and critical care

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD degree and Kentucky veterinary licence or eligibility.
• Experience in emergency or fast-paced clinical settings advantageous.
• Excellent diagnostic, clinical, and time‑management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage emergency and urgent care patients
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and medical work-ups
• Stabilise critically ill and injured patients
• Develop diagnostic and treatment plans
• Perform emergency procedures and surgery according to experience
• Utilise advanced diagnostic imaging and laboratory resources
• Prescribe medications and manage controlled substances appropriately
• Monitor hospitalised patients and adjust treatment plans
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment options, prognoses, and costs clearly with pet owners
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records
• Collaborate with specialists and fellow emergency veterinarians on complex cases
• Support efficient patient flow from admission through discharge
• Work closely with veterinary technicians and support professionals
• Contribute to maintaining and improving clinical protocols
• Participate in continuing education and professional development

Job description

Emergency Veterinarian – Lexington, Kentucky

About the Role

An established specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join its collaborative clinical team.

The position offers a base salary of $140,000–$160,000 per year plus production-based earning potential, with signing, retention, and relocation incentives of up to $75,000 available.

Veterinarians benefit from a flexible schedule averaging approximately 12 shifts per month, providing an attractive balance between a rewarding emergency caseload and time away from the hospital.

This opportunity is particularly suited to a veterinarian with previous emergency or fast-paced clinical experience who wants to practise advanced medicine with access to specialist collaboration, experienced support staff, and sophisticated diagnostic resources.

About the Practice

The hospital provides advanced emergency and referral veterinary care to companion animals throughout Lexington and Central Kentucky.

Veterinarians have access to a modern clinical environment equipped to support the investigation and treatment of complex emergency cases. Resources include advanced diagnostic imaging, in-house laboratory testing, cardiac diagnostic capabilities, and comprehensive critical patient monitoring and treatment equipment.

Emergency doctors work collaboratively with experienced veterinary professionals and have access to additional specialist expertise when managing challenging or multidisciplinary cases.

The hospital places a strong emphasis on clinical quality, efficient case management, compassionate client communication, and teamwork from initial assessment through hospitalisation and discharge.

Continuing education and professional development are actively supported, providing opportunities for veterinarians to continue expanding their emergency and critical care capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage emergency and urgent care patients

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and medical work-ups

• Stabilise critically ill and injured patients

• Develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans

• Perform emergency procedures and surgery according to experience

• Utilise advanced diagnostic imaging and laboratory resources

• Prescribe medications and manage controlled substances appropriately

• Monitor hospitalised patients and adjust treatment plans when required

• Participate in clinical rounds and patient handovers

• Communicate diagnoses, treatment options, prognoses, and costs clearly with pet owners

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records

• Collaborate with specialists and fellow emergency veterinarians on complex cases

• Support efficient patient flow from admission through discharge

• Work closely with veterinary technicians and support professionals

• Contribute to maintaining and improving clinical protocols

• Participate in continuing education and professional development

Candidate Profile

Applicants should hold a DVM or VMD degree and hold, or be eligible to obtain, an active Kentucky veterinary licence. Candidates should also be able to obtain and maintain any additional registrations required for clinical practice.

The position is ideally suited to veterinarians with at least one year of clinical experience, particularly those comfortable working within emergency, urgent care, or other fast-paced veterinary environments.

Candidates should demonstrate strong diagnostic and clinical skills, confidence managing critically ill or injured patients, and the ability to make effective decisions in time-sensitive situations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, together with a collaborative approach to working with veterinarians, technicians, specialists, and pet owners.

Compensation & Benefits

A competitive package is available with a strong emphasis on compensation, flexibility, and long-term professional development.

Benefits include:

• Base salary: $140,000–$160,000 per year

• Production-based earning potential

• Signing, retention, and relocation incentives up to $75,000

• Flexible schedule averaging approximately 12 shifts per month

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid parental leave

• 401(k) retirement benefits

• Professional liability coverage

• Continuing education allowance

• Career development resources

• Employee veterinary care benefits

• Mental health and wellbeing support

• Access to advanced diagnostic and treatment resources

• Opportunities for multidisciplinary clinical collaboration

• Long-term emergency and specialty career development