Lead Veterinarian – Florence, Kentucky

Supreme Search Specialists; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary 130k–150k

Monthly production bonus

Full-time position

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Disability insurance

Paid continuing education

Leadership development

Mentorship resources

License and dues support

Professional liability coverage

Career progression

Job summary

Supreme Search Specialists is seeking a Lead Veterinarian in Florence, Kentucky to combine clinical excellence with leadership and team development. The base salary ranges from $130,000 to $150,000 per year, with monthly production bonuses and no negative accrual, plus flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits.

This role balances an active caseload with clinical leadership responsibilities, mentoring associates, establishing standards, and driving hospital performance in a collaborative

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree; Kentucky veterinary license active
• Minimum of two years of clinical veterinary experience
• Leadership or mentoring experience is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical and surgical care to companion animals
• Lead by example in clinical quality and client communication
• Mentor and support associate veterinarians
• Conduct development and performance discussions with team
• Establish and maintain clinical standards
• Support professional development goals for veterinarians
• Lead clinical meetings and promote knowledge sharing
• Collaborate with management on operations and strategic priorities
• Contribute to hospital performance and growth
• Support development of veterinary services
• Ensure medical, regulatory, and controlled‑drug compliance
• Support student, externship, and mentorship initiatives
• Assist recruitment and retention of veterinarians
• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture
• Maintain relationships with clients and the community

Job description

Lead Veterinarian – Florence, Kentucky

About the Role

An established small animal practice in Florence, Kentucky is seeking an experienced Lead Veterinarian to combine high-quality clinical medicine with veterinary leadership and team development.

The position offers a base salary of $130,000–$150,000 per year plus monthly production bonuses with no negative accrual, alongside flexible scheduling, comprehensive benefits, paid continuing education, and leadership development opportunities.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced veterinarian looking to progress into a clinical leadership position while continuing to maintain an active caseload. The Medical Lead Veterinarian will help establish clinical standards, mentor associate veterinarians, support hospital performance, and promote a positive and collaborative working environment.

About the Practice

The practice provides comprehensive companion animal veterinary care to clients throughout Florence and Northern Kentucky.

Veterinarians have access to modern diagnostic and treatment resources alongside opportunities to collaborate with experienced clinicians and seek additional input on more complex cases.

The working environment combines clinical autonomy with strong professional support, allowing veterinarians to make appropriate medical decisions while benefiting from mentorship, continuing education, and broader clinical resources.

There is a strong emphasis on professional development, with opportunities to expand knowledge across areas such as internal medicine, dentistry, oncology, dermatology, and cardiology.

The practice also prioritises sustainable career development, team engagement, and creating an environment where veterinarians can progress clinically and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical and surgical care to companion animal patients

• Lead by example in clinical quality, efficiency, and client communication

• Mentor, coach, and support associate veterinarians

• Conduct regular development and performance discussions with veterinary team members

• Help establish and maintain consistent clinical standards

• Support veterinarians in achieving individual professional development goals

• Lead regular clinical meetings and encourage knowledge sharing

• Collaborate with practice management on operational and strategic priorities

• Contribute to hospital performance and sustainable clinical growth

• Support the introduction and development of appropriate veterinary services

• Ensure appropriate medical, regulatory, and controlled‑drug compliance

• Support veterinary student, externship, and mentorship initiatives

• Assist with veterinarian recruitment and retention

• Promote a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture

• Maintain strong relationships with clients and the surrounding community

Candidate Profile

Applicants should hold a DVM or equivalent veterinary degree and hold, or be eligible to obtain, an active Kentucky veterinary licence.

Candidates should have a minimum of two years of clinical veterinary experience, with previous leadership or mentoring experience beneficial but not necessarily essential.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician who enjoys helping other veterinarians develop and is comfortable balancing clinical responsibilities with leadership and operational involvement.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to build collaborative relationships across a veterinary team are essential.

An interest in learning more about the commercial and operational aspects of veterinary practice would also be valuable.

Compensation & Benefits

A comprehensive package is available with a strong emphasis on leadership development, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance.

Benefits include:

• Base salary: $130,000–$150,000 per year

• Monthly production bonus with no negative accrual

• Full-time position

• Flexible scheduling

• Paid time off

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Additional health and income‑protection benefits

• Paid parental leave

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution

• Short- and long‑term disability insurance

• Paid continuing education

• Dedicated CE days

• Access to advanced clinical education across multiple areas of veterinary medicine

• Leadership training and development

• Structured mentorship resources

• Professional licence and dues support

• Professional liability coverage

• Access to additional health and wellbeing resources

• Opportunities for continued clinical and leadership career progression