Veterinarian | Nebraska

CareVet; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous compensation

Three-year sign-on bonus

Relocation packages

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) match

Career coaching

Paid time off

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

CareVet in Nebraska is seeking Associate Veterinarians to join our network of hospitals across Lincoln and surrounding areas. We welcome new graduates and experienced DVMs who are passionate about compassionate veterinary care and collaborative teamwork.

We offer competitive compensation, relocation support, and a robust benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally as you care for pets and their families.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD or equivalent required.
• Licensure in the practicing state required.
• Demonstrated compassion for pets and their owners.
• Strong manual dexterity for handling animals and performing procedures.
• Ability to think quickly and make sound decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Examine animals to assess health and diagnose problems.
• Treat and dress wounds.
• Perform surgery on animals.
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases.
• Operate medical equipment such as x-ray machines.
• Advise owners about general care and treatment options.
• Prescribe medications.
• Collaborate with team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Compassion for animals and owners

Dexterity

Decision making under pressure

Communication skills

Animal behavior knowledge

Technical proficiency with medical设备

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent

State licensure in the practicing state

Job description

Overview

VETERINARIANS: FIND YOUR NEXT HOME IN NEBRASKA

Four great hospitals. One team invested in you.

Explore Our Nebraska Hospitals:

Cotner Pet Care – Lincoln, NE

Superior Vet Care – Lincoln, NE

CareVet of Belmont – Lincoln, NE

Animal Health Center of Scottsbluff – Scottsbluff, NE

Associate Veterinarian

Full-Time or Part-Time | All Experience Levels Welcome

New graduate? Experienced DVM? Somewhere in between? There’s a place for you here.

AtCareVet, we believe exceptional veterinary care starts with supporting exceptional veterinarians. We’re looking for compassionate, driven DVMs to join our welcoming, community-rooted Nebraska practices.

We make joining—and staying—worth it. Enjoy competitive compensation, generous three-year sign-on and retention bonus packages, plus a comprehensive suite of innovative health and wellness benefits.

And if Nebraska isn’t home yet,we can help get you here. Robust financial relocation packages are available to help make your move easier.

WHY DVMs LOVE CAREVET

Great medicine starts with great people—and great people do their best work when they’re supported both professionally and personally.

Your CareVet benefits include:

• Generous compensation + bonus opportunities
• No negative accrual
• Flexible scheduling + true paid time off
• Paid family leave
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• 401(k) match
• 1:1 career coaching + strong clinical support
• Carebnb doctor vacation program
• Financial planning platform + counseling
• Collaborative, upbeat teams that actually enjoy working together

PRACTICE THE MEDICINE YOU WENT TO SCHOOL FOR

CareVet is helping raise the bar for clinical outcomes across veterinary medicine. By tracking and sharing real patient data across our network, we help our veterinarians make more informed decisions, elevate standards of care, and contribute to knowledge that benefits the profession as a whole.

You get to focus on great medicine—while knowing your work is helping advance veterinary care everywhere.

Ready to Find Your Place in Nebraska?

Whether you're looking for your first DVM role, your next career move, or simply a better work-life balance, we'd love to meet you.

Explore our Nebraska opportunities and find the practice that feels like home.

Responsibilities

• Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
• Treat and dress wounds
• Perform surgery on animals
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases
• Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
• Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
• Prescribe medication
• Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
• Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
• Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
• Strong fondness and understanding of animals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

About the Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.

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