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Owensboro, Kentucky

Veterinarian| Owensboro, KY

Veterinarian 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Towne Square Animal Hospital, a CareVet partner, is seeking a compassionate Veterinarian to join our well- established practice in Owensboro, Kentucky. This position offers a six-figure salary plus production, clinical support, schedule flexibility, and a lucrative sign on bonus!

Join an Awesome Team!

You will work alongside three experienced veterinarians who are eager to collaborate and provide mentorship. This is a fantastic opportunity for both seasoned veterinarians and recent graduates looking to advance their skills in a supportive environment.

Our team works hard to provide the highest levels of veterinary medical and surgical services for our small animal patients. In addition to a long-standing and loyal clientele, we have a tenured support staff team making the culture here top notch! Our staff makes Towne Square AH a fun place to practice medicine every day.

You will love Owensboro, Kentucky!

Owensboro, Kentucky, offers small-town charm, natural beauty, and a close-knit community. Surrounded by scenic landscapes and near outdoor destinations like Daniel Boone National Forest and Cave Run Lake, it’s perfect for nature lovers.

The town boasts an affordable cost of living, a peaceful environment, and a strong sense of community. While it provides a quiet lifestyle, it’s conveniently located near larger cities like Lexington, offering access to urban amenities.

Overall, Owensboro is an ideal place for those seeking a tranquil and welcoming place to live.

CareVet Offers You

  • Competitive six‑figure base salary plus production
  • No negative accrual
  • 1:1 personalized career coaching
  • Lucrative bonus packages
  • Flexible scheduling

“True” paid time off (base and production)

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 100% paid life and disability insurance
  • Generous pet care perks
  • Access to a financial planning platform
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time and allowance for professional development
  • Access to our doctor vacation program
  • And more! Check out our Ultimate CarePackage

Responsibilities

  • Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
  • Treat and dress wounds
  • Perform surgery on animals
  • Test for and vaccinate against diseases
  • Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
  • Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
  • Prescribe medication
  • Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
  • Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
  • Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
  • Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
  • Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
  • Strong fondness and understanding of animals
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of animal behavior
  • Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

How to Apply

To learn more about positions available, please contact Olivia Dimicelli at 636-856-3100 (call or text) or by email at odimicelli@carevethealth.com

Apply directly by clicking the button below.

About the Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.

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Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Animal handlingVaccinationMedical equipment operationClient communicationPrescription managementWound careAnimal behavior knowledgeDecision making

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, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 92% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian| Owensboro, KY at CareVet Health a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,108 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs

3
<$150k
3
$150k
1
$160k
1
$175k
2
$180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs

Sign-on bonus
100% this job
401k / retirement match
90% this job
Relocation assistance
90%
CME allowance
70%
Loan repayment
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$160k-$180k
#2

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Owensboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$215k
Typical market rent
$1,212/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.6
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Owensboro, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About CareVet Health

Veterinary Services
St. Louis, Missouri
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Six-figure base salary plus production
No negative accrual
1:1 personalized career coaching
Lucrative bonus packages
Flexible scheduling
True paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match