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Veterinarian
Overview
As a veterinarian at Heartland Veterinary Partners, you will provide quality care to patients and empathetic service to clients. You will partner with other veterinarians, technicians, and client service representatives to operate as an efficient and productive team.
Success in this role takes a collaborative mindset while operating as an independent branch of Heartland. This is an opportunity to expand your skillset while using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills and passion for patient care to build a productive and rewarding career.
When you join us, you will make a real difference in the lives of our patients and clients. You will also become a valued member of our team and contribute to the success of our practice.
Job Details
Practice:
Our mixed animal hospital opened its doors in 1980 and offers a wide range of medical services and surgeries for both large and small animals. We’re located at 676 Commerce Dr in Leitchfield, and we have ample space for parking within a safe, low traffic area for your pet.
Position Purpose:
Leitchfield Veterinary Clinic is excited to welcome an Associate Veterinarian to our friendly, community-focused practice in the heart of beautiful Grayson County. Whether you’re a new graduate eager to learn or an experienced doctor looking for a collaborative and supportive home, this is an excellent opportunity to practice high-quality medicine while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
About Leitchfield Veterinary Clinic
Leitchfield Veterinary Clinic is a well-established, full-service small animal practice known for providing compassionate, personalized care to pets and the families who love them. We offer a wide range of services including preventative care, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, diagnostics, and wellness care. Our clinic is equipped with modern technology and designed to support efficient workflows so you can focus on delivering the best care possible. We take pride in building lasting relationships with our clients and creating a positive experience for every patient that walks through our doors.
About Our Team
Our team is made up of passionate, supportive veterinary professionals who truly enjoy working together. We foster a positive, team-first culture where collaboration, mentorship, and open communication are valued. Our experienced support staff helps keep appointments running smoothly, allowing our veterinarians to practice at their highest level. We love sharing knowledge, celebrating wins together, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to grow professionally.
About Leitchfield, Kentucky
Leitchfield offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure. Located near Rough River Lake and Nolin Lake, this area is a haven for boating, fishing, hiking, and relaxing weekends by the water. With affordable living, excellent schools, and a welcoming community, Leitchfield is an ideal place to build both your career and your life. Plus, you’re just a short drive from larger cities like Bowling Green, Elizabethtown, and Louisville, giving you easy access to additional dining, entertainment, and cultural experiences.
About Heartland Veterinary Partners
Leitchfield Veterinary Clinic is proudly supported by Heartland Veterinary Partners. Heartland is a veterinarian-led organization committed to helping veterinary professionals thrive. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care while supporting our teams through mentorship, collaboration, and growth opportunities. We believe in empowering our veterinarians with the autonomy to practice medicine their way while providing the resources and support needed to succeed. With Heartland, you’ll be part of a community that values your voice, your development, and your well-being.
What We Offer
Competitive salary with production-based earning potential
Unlimited PTO for true work-life balance
Flexible scheduling options
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
CE allowance with additional CE-specific PTO
Paid licensure, DEA, and professional dues
Mentorship and career growth opportunities
Relocation assistance available
If you’re looking for a place where you can grow professionally, feel supported, and truly enjoy coming to work each day, we’d love to connect with you. Join us at Leitchfield Veterinary Clinic and make a meaningful impact in a community that will appreciate you.
Apply today or reach out to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Essential Responsibilities:
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Benefits Offered:
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Relocation assistance available
Pay Range:
USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.Success Profile
We’re looking for passionate vets with the following traits:
- Adaptable
- Compassionate
- Communicator
- Critical Thinker
- Collaborative
- Empathetic
Culture
At Heartland Veterinary Partners, we believe that prioritizing care for veterinarians enables them to prioritize care for their patients. We offer several benefits and support programs to help veterinarians succeed, including:
Mentorship
We provide access to experienced mentors who can help our partners hone their craft and develop their skills, regardless of where they are in their career journey.
Choose Your Setting
We have practices in many states across the country with diverse settings and focuses, so our veterinarians can choose the environment that is best for them.
Work-Life Balance
We understand that our veterinarians have lives outside of the practice, and we are committed to helping them achieve balance.
Authentic Autonomy
Each practice is led locally, and we empower our teams to make all the clinical and inventory decisions to best meet the needs of the community they serve.
Support When it Matters Most
We support our veterinarians at every stage of their careers, from new graduates to experienced practitioners.
Career Path
New Graduate
This is your first veterinary role after school. You’re getting your feet wet and putting that education to work gaining the experience you need to become the vet you know you can be.
Clinically Confident
You’ve been here a while and have your feet under you. You still have plenty of learning and growing to do, but you’re well on your way.
Learning to Lead
Thanks to your experience and dedication, you’ve earned the trust and respect of your community and established yourself as an example for other vets to follow.
“I love working at a Heartland-owned practice. They let us be ourselves with the support of a corporation. My relationship with our regional director is genuine and supportive. It’s obvious anytime company leadership addresses the practices that they genuinely care about our wellbeing and make decisions with our best interests in mind. We are extremely lucky to work for a company this down to earth.”
- Dr. Alexandra Carter, Managing DVM
Rewards
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Generous Vacation Time
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Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits
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Flexible Scheduling
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401(k) and Roth(k) with match
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Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
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Relocation Assistance
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