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