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Veterinarian Small Animal
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What they do
A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
$115,810 / year median in Kentucky
+17% projected growth
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE OR SIGN-ON BONUS
Veterinarian Benefits and Compensation:
- Competitive salary starting at $75,000 to $100,000, commensurate with experience
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Continuing Education (CE) and licensing reimbursement
- Employee discounts
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- 40-hour work week with alternating Wednesday half-days
- Alternating on-call phone consultation only until 8:00 PM
- Modern veterinary facility with advanced equipment and technology
- Supportive, collaborative, and experienced veterinary team Veterinarian Requirements & Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school
- Active Tennessee veterinary license or ability to obtain licensure prior to start date
- Passion for small animal medicine and client education
- Comfortable performing routine exams, diagnostics, and surgical procedures
- Ability to collaborate within a team-focused clinic environment
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients and staff
- Interest in practicing high-quality medicine in a community-centered environment
- Experience utilizing diagnostic tools such as digital radiography, in-house labs, dental equipment, and surgical monitoring systems preferred Veterinarian Preferred Background & Skills
- Previous experience in small animal general practice
- Surgical and dental procedure experience
- Interest in mentorship, collaboration, and continued learning
- Experience working in a fast-paced but compassionate clinical environment
- Ability to thrive in a rural community setting with loyal clientele
- Desire for long-term career growth with a privately owned practice