Managing Veterinarian

NVA; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Quarterly production bonuses

Health insurance

AD&D insurance

Paid vacation

Licensing dues covered

CE allowance

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Helmwood Veterinary Clinic in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Medical Director to lead a 5-doctor, full-service hospital with top-of-the-line equipment and a collaborative team.

You’ll set medical protocols, mentor veterinarians, and ensure regulatory compliance while partnering with the Hospital Manager to drive growth and community involvement.

Qualifications

• DVM from an accredited university.
• Kentucky veterinary license in good standing or ability to obtain before start date.
• 3+ years veterinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership: set protocols and uphold high standards of patient care.
• Manage and mentor associate veterinarians.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for the practice of veterinary medicine.
• Build a team culture that combines quality medicine with exceptional client service.
• Partner with Hospital Manager to drive financial performance and day-to-day operations.
• Grow the practice through new services and community involvement.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Decision making

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Medical Director | Helmwood Veterinary Clinic | Elizabethtown, KY

Lead a 5-doctor, full-service hospital with the equipment you want, a team that works well together, and a schedule that fits your life.

Helmwood Veterinary Clinic is a well-established small animal hospital in Elizabethtown, KY, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care in a fun, team-focused environment. We’re looking for an enthusiastic Managing Veterinarian to provide medical leadership and keep growing professionally with NVA’s support.

Why Helmwood?

• with a Hospital Manager and a strong support team of techs, CSRs.
• our doctors and staff rotate between Helmwood and our satellite, North Hardin Veterinary Clinic, just 15 minutes away in Radcliff, KY
• Open Monday through Friday with alternating Saturdays
• you’ll join a division of NVA hospitals and will be supported by divisional leaders who will ensure you get the leadership training needed.

Practice Medicine With Great Tools

• Digital X-rays and digital dental X-rays
• Ultrasound
• In-house IDEXX laboratory
• Dedicated surgical suite with a separate prep/treatment area
• Surgical laser
• Dental equipment (wet table and new dental setup)
• Lift tables in most of the rooms
• Preventative care wellness plans

What You’ll Do

• Provide medical leadership: set protocols and uphold high standards of patient care
• Manage and mentor associate veterinarians
• Ensure regulatory compliance for the practice of veterinary medicine
• Build a team culture where quality medicine and exceptional client service go together
• Partner with the Hospital Manager to drive financial performance and day-to-day operations, with guidance from Divisional Leadership
• Grow the practice through new services and community involvement
• Practice gold standard medicine

What You Bring

• DVM (or equivalent) from an accredited university
• Kentucky veterinary license in good standing (or the ability to obtain one before your start date)
• 3+ years of veterinary experience preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Confident decision-making, and the ability to delegate and lead by coaching and motivating
• A professional, courteous approach with staff and clients

What You’ll Get

• Highly competitive compensation + quarterly production bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Paid vacation
• Professional licensing and dues covered
• CE allowance
• Malpractice insurance