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Pet Vet365
Louisville, Kentucky

Partner DVM

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Louisville, KY 40245Be the Vet Who Owns It — Literally. Partner Doctor Opportunity at PetVet365 Why PetVet365? Vet Owned. Vet Led. Vet Loved. At PetVet365, we believe the future of veterinary medicine belongs to veterinarians.

That’s why our Partner Doctors don’t just work in a hospital — they own it, lead it, and grow it. You’ll shape the culture, set the standard of care, and build equity in a hospital that reflects your vision.

Our culture emphasizes life-work balance for teams, continuous innovation, and Fear Free care taken to an entirely new level. Many hospitals are Fear Free Certified — but at PetVet365, Fear Free isn’t a badge, it’s our foundation.

From the way our hospitals are designed, to how we train and handle every patient interaction, we deliver Fear Free on steroids: a stress-free environment that transforms the experience for pets, builds deeper trust with clients, and makes practicing medicine more fulfilling for veterinary teams.

What does this mean for our Partner Veterinarians? You’ll see a steady caseload of pets while having the flexibility to tailor care to each patient’s needs, without the pressure of rushing through appointments.

As a supported partner doctor, you’ll be encouraged and supported to deliver the full spectrum of care — from wellness to diagnostics, surgeries and dentals — creating a more rewarding clinical experience, and a competitive earning opportunity and equity building.

What You’ll Do (Beyond Great Medicine) As a Partner Doctor, you’re more than a clinician — you’re a builder, a mentor, and a leader. You’ll: Co-own, launch, and grow your PetVet365 hospital in your market.

Enjoy true autonomy to shape your hospital vision and practice style, supported by the resources and stability of a proven network. Unlike rigid corporate models, we empower you to make your passions a reality.

Deliver and champion outstanding, Fear Free-first care in general practice, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, and preventive wellness. Lead by example, showing how Fear Free on steroids changes the way medicine is practiced.

Provide apprenticeship-style mentorship, guiding associates through the full spectrum of care while fostering their growth and confidence in practice. Recruit, build, and lead a high-performing, well-supported team.

Set the medical and cultural tone for your hospital — where your people feel supported, balanced, and proud of the work they do. Collaborate with PetVet365’s operations, marketing, and clinical teams to grow your practice.

Manage hospital performance (yes, the numbers matter) while building equity in something that’s yours. Connect with your community through outreach and partnerships.

Qualifications

What You Bring Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) with active state license. Experience in clinical practice; leadership experience preferred. Fear Free Certified (or excited to become — we’ll cover it). Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

A vision for building something bigger than yourself. What You Get Competitive salary plus equity ownership in your hospital. 401(k) with matching. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Flexible scheduling and PTO for you and your team. Student loan assistance and professional development support.

CE allowance and employee discounts. If you’ve ever dreamed of running a hospital your way — with the support, resources, and freedom to make it thrive — this is your chance. Join PetVet365 as a Partner Doctor and let’s transform the future of veterinary medicine together.

Key Responsibilities

The Partner DVM will co-own, launch, and lead a PetVet365 hospital while delivering high-quality Fear Free clinical care. They are responsible for recruiting and mentoring a high-performing team and managing the overall performance and culture of the practice.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree with an active state license. Previous clinical practice experience is required, with a preference for those who possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Fear Free certificationTeam managementPractice managementStrategic planning

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Kentucky?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $130k–$163k)476 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Kentucky33 active3,017 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 82% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs · 6 employers
3
<$80k
2
$80k-105k
1
$120k
4
$130k-155k
1
$170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 6 employers
CME allowance
82% this job
401k / retirement match
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
27% this job
Relocation assistance
27%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,002 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Pet Vet365

Veterinary Services
Lexington
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary plus equity ownership
401(k) with matching
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Flexible scheduling and PTO
Student loan assistance
Professional development support
CE allowance
Employee discounts

Living in Louisville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$276k
Typical market rent
$1,330/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.1
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.