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Alliance Animal Health
Wilder, Kentucky

Emergency Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$180k

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Job Description

Company Description

At Greater Cincinnati Veterinary Specialists and Urgent Care, we’re all about providing the highest level of clinical care for those most critical moments. We believe that every member of our team brings something special to the table, and this shines through in how we love and care for our patients. We're committed to creating a place where pets have access to the highest quality medicine, pets are cared for as if they were our own, and community always comes first.

Our commitment to providing exceptional patient care includes a wide range of equipment and services such as ultrasound, CT imaging, video otoscopic services, endoscopy, colonoscopy, and further specialty testing not normally provided at a general veterinary practice.

Our home in Wilder, Kentucky offers the best of both worlds—close-knit community vibes with big-city Cincinnati just 15 minutes away. Spend your free time exploring the local craft beer scene, cheering on your favorite sports teams, or hiking and biking in nearby parks.

Cincinnati is a great cultural hub with stunning architecture, world-renowned museums, and nationally recognized colleges and universities. With so much to do, there’s always a place to unwind or spark new interests.

Interested in practice ownership one day? Equity opportunities are available through our one-of-a-kind Partner Track program, which makes ownership and wealth creation attainable, all while receiving dedicated business and leadership training.

  • You’re here for pets; we’re here for you.
  • Elevate your standard of care through mentorship and working side-by-side with skilled specialists.
  • Highly specialized care supported by modern equipment and techniques.
  • Extremely generous signing bonuses.
  • Competitive salary ($130-$180k) + production bonus dependent on experience.
  • Flexible scheduling for work-life balance.
  • Full benefits – PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, pet care discounts, etc.
  • Paid parental leave benefits.
  • Medical autonomy to practice medicine your way.
  • Paid CE allowance & professional dues.
  • Also offering relocation assistance and student loan assistance.
  • Learn More About Our Hospital!
  • Check out more here - gcvskentucky.com

Job Description

Emergency veterinarians needed for growing specialty practice in the Greater Cincinnati area. Part-time and full-time overnight positions available for flexible, rotating shifts. The practice is expanding its emergency service hours soon to serve the growing demand for care.

Someone who will love to work with a caring and dedicated staff in a small family atmosphere. The ideal candidate has excellent leadership and communication skills with staff and clients, as well as empathy and a passion for excellent veterinary medicine and patient care.

New graduates and seasoned veterinarians are invited to apply, with high-quality mentorship available to ensure success

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
  • Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
  • Active Veterinary State License
  • Additional Information

We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality emergency veterinary care and perform specialized medical procedures for critical patients. Collaborate with a dedicated team to maintain a high standard of clinical excellence and patient support.

Key Skills

Emergency veterinary medicineVideo otoscopy

Healthcare Professional Career Context

Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 90% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Veterinarian by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$130k–$180kVeterinarian median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)430 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$172k in purchasing powerKentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in Kentucky35 active4,574 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 90% no call · 90% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS healthcare professional listings: 49% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Veterinarian pay trend−1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Signing Bonuses
Production Bonus
Flexible Scheduling
PTO
Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
401K
Pet Care Discounts
Paid Parental Leave

Living in Wilder

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$289k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,432/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.