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Associate Veterinarian in Northern Kentucky
Kentucky Paws Animal Hospital | Crescent Springs, KY
Privately Owned Small Animal Practice
Do you want to work in a veterinary hospital the promotes work-life-balance with no after-hours or weekend requirements? At Kentucky Paws Animal Hospital, we believe veterinary medicine should be fulfilling, supportive, and sustainable. As a privately owned small animal hospital, we were intentionally built to give veterinarians the time, resources, and balance they need to provide excellent care without burnout. Our doctors work from 8am-5pm and we are only open Monday-Friday.
We're looking for an Associate Veterinarian who values compassionate medicine, meaningful client relationships, and a healthy work–life balance. Whether you're a new graduate seeking mentorship or an experienced doctor looking for a collaborative home, we offer a positive, low-stress environment where you can thrive.
Why Kentucky Paws?
- True Work–Life Balance
- Predictable schedules with no late nights, on-call or weekends
- Reasonable appointment flow with built-in time for lunch, callbacks, and records
- Leadership that respects time off and personal boundaries
- Supportive, Team-First Culture
- Privately owned and veterinarian-led
- Skilled, dependable support staff so you can focus on medicine
- Open communication, teamwork, and mentorship at your comfort level
- Thoughtful, High-Quality Medicine
- Emphasis on preventative care, client education, and low-stress handling
- A welcoming, fear-conscious environment for both pets and clients
- Full in-house IDEXX suite with digital radiographs, ultrasound, surgical vessel sealer
What We Offer
- Salary $100,000-120,000 depending on experience
- Paid time off (personal, vacation)
- CE allowance
- Paid DEA, paid state license, AVMA membership
- Paid AVMA PLIT
- Health benefits include QSECHRA allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Discounts on veterinary care for employee-owned pets
Who You Are
- A licensed (or soon-to-be licensed) veterinarian
- Passionate about small animal medicine and client communication
- Looking for a long-term veterinary home where your well-being matters
If you're ready to practice medicine in a place that truly values you as a veterinarian and a person, we'd love to meet you. We would prefer an experienced veterinarian with 2-3 years of experience, but are open to training and mentoring a new graduate as well. If interested in a part-time position, we can talk as well.
You can check out our website to get a feel for our practice:
Apply today and join the Kentucky Paws family. Please email your resume to , attn: Dr. Dettmer
Pay: $100, $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000