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Encore Vet Group
Murray, Kentucky

Associate Veterinarian - Westside Veterinary Service

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

from $100k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join Westside Veterinary Services in Murray, Kentucky as an Associate Veterinarian, where you’ll find a supportive, mentor‑driven team and the opportunity to grow your career your way. With a sign‑on bonus and experienced colleagues invested in your development, you’ll never feel like you’re practicing alone.

Located in the heart of West Kentucky, Westside Veterinary offers the charm of small‑town living with easy access to Nashville—perfect for weekend getaways. Enjoy a close‑knit community, beautiful surroundings, and the chance to provide high‑quality, compassionate care to the pets and people who call Murray home.

Why You’ll Love Us

Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside a dedicated, compassionate team that values collaboration and support.

Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling options and a commitment to creating a healthy work-life balance for our team.

State-of-the-Art Facility: Our hospital features cutting-edge technology, allowing you to provide top-notch care in a modern, well-equipped recently renovated environment.

Community Connection: We’re deeply connected to the Murray community, with a family-friendly culture and meaningful client relationships.

  • You are...
  • US licensed DVM driven to make a difference in animal healthcare.
  • Enthusiastic about building client relationships and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
  • Eager to be part of a community-focused hospital that values your contributions and professional growth.
  • Passionate not only about animal care, but also building up others, mentoring and continuing education.

Compensation Details

  • Base salary dependent on experience and production capabilities.
  • Sign-on bonuses and relocation packages available.
  • A customized total earnings package to meet your needs and lifestyle.

What’s In It For You?

  • Generous CE Allowance and access to Encore Performance Academy Trainings to help elevate your career.
  • Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Pet Benefits, 401k with up to a 5% match, and paid parental leave.
  • Professional dues coverage and student debt assistance.

For new graduates, we have outstanding onsite mentorship paired with our Mentorcore program to help you thrive in your role.

The opportunity to join a locally lead practice with medical autonomy, and the support of Encore Vet Group, a veterinarian founded and advised group of 55 practices.

Our base salary range is from $100k-$130k(or higher) based on experience and production capabilities. We have pro-sal and salary options and we’re open to offering a sign-on bonus or relocation package. We can be creative with your total compensation package so that you get the things you need to be able to come join us!

  • Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special?
  • Reach out to our recruiter Sue Harley at sue.harley@encorevet.com
  • Or book a time to chat: calendly.com
  • Check us out here: westsidevet.com

Westside Veterinary Services is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group– see what that means for you: encorevet.com

Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, compassionate veterinary care to patients in a collaborative hospital environment. Build strong relationships with clients and contribute to the professional growth of the team through mentorship.

Requirements

Must be a US licensed DVM. Candidates should be enthusiastic about collaborative teamwork and committed to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineClient relationship buildingClinical practice

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.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 9 employers

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

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

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

  • Includes weekends

Living in Murray

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$238k
Typical market rent
$1,088/mo
Residents’ average commute
12 min
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.

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

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About Encore Vet Group

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51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

CE Allowance
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
Pet Benefits
401(k) with up to 5% match
Paid Parental Leave