Veterinarian

Global-Talent-Partners; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $180,000

Sign-on bonus up to $40,000

Production bonus opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Continuing education allowance

Paid CE days

Paid veterinary licensing

Paid professional memberships

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible scheduling

Employee benefits and veterinary care

Ongoing professional development

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Global Talent Partners is excited to present a Veterinarian opportunity at a well-established companion animal hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. This multi-doctor practice offers high-quality medicine, teamwork, and strong mentorship.

You’ll manage a varied caseload, collaborate with experienced colleagues, and have access to modern diagnostic and surgical facilities. Recent graduates welcome and support is provided to develop your career.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.
• Eligible for veterinary licensure in Kentucky.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to excellent patient and client care.
• Interest in companion animal medicine and surgery.
• Collaborative and team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied companion animal caseload across preventive care, internal medicine, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry.
• Collaborate with a multi-doctor team and experienced staff to provide high-quality patient care.
• Participate in mentorship and professional development opportunities for graduates and clinicians.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical judgment

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Location Lexington, United States Sector Medical & Nursing Salary 150,000.00 US to 180,000.00 US per annum

Global Talent Partners is proud to present an exciting opportunity for a Veterinarian to join a well-established companion animal hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

• Veterinarian - Lexington, Kentucky
• Up to $180,000 | $40,000 Sign-On Bonus | Multi-Doctor Practice

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive multi-doctor practice where high-quality medicine, teamwork, and professional development are genuinely valued. You'll have access to modern diagnostic and surgical facilities, experienced veterinary support staff, and a varied medical, surgical, and dental caseload. The hospital offers the clinical freedom to practice medicine your way while providing experienced colleagues to collaborate with whenever needed.

Whether you're an established veterinarian looking for your next long-term position or a recent graduate seeking strong mentorship, this hospital provides an excellent environment in which to develop your career.

About the Practice

This established small animal hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats, with a strong emphasis on preventative healthcare, early diagnosis, and building lasting relationships with clients and their pets.

• Wellness and preventative medicine
• Routine and comprehensive health examinations
• Vaccinations and parasite prevention
• Puppy and kitten care
• Senior pet healthcare
• Internal medicine
• Chronic disease management
• Soft tissue surgery
• Spay and neuter procedures
• Dentistry and dental extractions
• Digital radiography
• In-house laboratory diagnostics
• Emergency triage and urgent case management
• Hospitalization and ongoing patient care
• Nutritional consultations
• Microchipping
• Pain management and post-operative care

The hospital features a modern surgical suite with advanced anesthesia and patient monitoring equipment, allowing doctors to confidently manage a wide variety of procedures in-house.

A Strong, Supportive Team

You’ll work as part of an experienced multi-doctor veterinary team, supported by skilled Licensed Veterinary Technicians, veterinary assistants, and dedicated client care professionals.

The hospital encourages strong technician utilization, helping doctors spend more of their time on diagnosing, treating, performing surgery, developing treatment plans, and communicating with clients.

Collaboration is also an important part of the practice culture. Veterinarians are encouraged to discuss challenging cases, share knowledge, and support one another while maintaining the autonomy to make their own clinical decisions.

For developing veterinarians, this creates an excellent learning environment. For experienced doctors, it provides the freedom to practice independently without feeling as though you’re working in isolation.

The Opportunity

You’ll manage a varied companion animal caseload across preventative care, internal medicine, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry.

There is also flexibility to develop your own professional interests, making this a great opportunity for a veterinarian who wants to build additional experience in areas such as surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, or preventative healthcare.

You can expect:

• A varied medical, surgical, and dental caseload
• Strong Licensed Veterinary Technician support
• An experienced multi-doctor environment
• Modern diagnostic and surgical equipment
• Clinical autonomy
• Experienced colleagues available for case collaboration
• Opportunities to develop individual clinical interests
• Flexible scheduling
• Continuing education and professional development
• Structured mentorship for recent graduates
• Long-term career development opportunities
• A genuine emphasis on work-life balance

Compensation & Benefits

The hospital offers a highly competitive compensation package designed to reward your experience while supporting your long-term career.

Benefits include:

• Salary up to $180,000, depending on experience
• Sign-on bonus of up to $40,000
• Production bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous continuing education allowance
• Paid continuing education days
• Paid veterinary licensing
• Paid professional memberships
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee benefits and veterinary care discounts
• Ongoing professional development
• Long-term career progression opportunities

New Graduates Welcome

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

You’ll be joining an experienced team where mentorship, case discussion, and collaboration are part of everyday practice. The hospital provides the opportunity to gradually develop confidence across consultations, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery while having experienced veterinarians available for support.

For doctors further into their careers, the position offers greater autonomy alongside the resources and support needed to continue expanding your clinical interests.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree
• Eligible for veterinary licensure in Kentucky
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to excellent patient and client care
• Interest in companion animal medicine and surgery
• Collaborative and team-focused approach

Life in Lexington

Located in the heart of Kentucky's famous Bluegrass region, Lexington offers an excellent quality of life, combining the amenities of a thriving city with the charm of the surrounding countryside. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, the area features rolling hills, historic horse farms, and easy access to hiking, cycling, kayaking, parks, and other outdoor activities.

Lexington's lively downtown includes independent restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, live music, sporting events, farmers' markets, and cultural attractions. The University of Kentucky adds to the city’s energy, while Louisville and Cincinnati are within easy reach for weekend trips.

With an attractive cost of living, welcoming neighborhoods, excellent amenities, and abundant recreational opportunities, Lexington offers a compelling combination of career opportunity and lifestyle.