Veterinarian

NCVMA; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D insurance

Paid vacation

Licensing dues covered

CE allowance

Malpractice insurance

401(k) with match

Mentorship

NVA support

Job summary

Helmwood Veterinary Clinic in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care. Join a 6-doctor, full-service hospital with a strong support team and a schedule that fits your life.

You will collaborate with a team of doctors and staff, build relationships with clients, and grow professionally with NVA’s support. New graduates are welcome, with a focus on quality medicine and client care.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• New graduates and experienced doctors are welcome.
• A professional, courteous approach with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care to patients.
• Build strong relationships with clients and deliver exceptional service.
• Collaborate with a supportive team of doctors, technicians, and staff.
• Contribute to a culture where quality medicine and great client care go together.
• Grow your skills and interests, including new services and community involvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

DVM or equivalent

KY veterinary license in good standing or ability to obtain before start date

Job description

Veterinarian | Helmwood Veterinary Clinic | Elizabethtown, KY

Join a 6-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 Associate Veterinarian to practice quality medicine and keep growing professionally with NVA’s support.

Why Helmwood?

Established 6-doctor practice with a Hospital Manager and a strong support team of techs and CSRs

Two locations, one team: 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

A network of peers: you’ll join a division of NVA hospitals and have access to colleagues and mentors across the network

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 high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care to patients
• Build strong relationships with clients and deliver exceptional service
• Collaborate with a supportive team of doctors, technicians, and staff
• Contribute to a culture where quality medicine and great client care go together
• Grow your skills and interests, including 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)
• New graduates and experienced doctors are welcome
• Strong communication skills
• 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
• 401(k) with company match
• Mentorship and ongoing clinical support
• Access to NVA’s Medical Advisory Board and administrative support (HR, IT, Marketing, Legal)

The NVA Difference

• 1,000+ hospitals across the U.S. and Canada
• 5,000+ veterinarians and 20,000+ team members
• 8 million+ animals cared for every year
• Veterinarian-founded, with 25+ years of history
• Servant leadership: we care for you because you care for them
• Committed to the profession: mentoring, help with student debt, and support for veterinarian well-being
• Committed to compassionate care: wellness plans, dentistry, and Fear Free experiences
• Committed to community: disaster recovery support and veterinarian networking events

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values

Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.