Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$135k-$165k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Veterinarian Opportunity – Knightstown, Indiana
Buck Creek Veterinary Clinic is looking for a compassionate, motivated veterinarian to join our team in Knightstown, Indiana. We are a small practice that takes good care of its people, and we want you to build a long career here.
Practice Highlights
You will join Dr. Chelsea Garner (University of Illinois) and Dr. Ginger Pelger (Mississippi State), supported by four registered veterinary technicians and three assistants.
Our spacious facility sits in beautiful farm country, away from the noise of the city. It features a large lobby, five exam rooms, and a full suite of diagnostic tools. We also have plenty of kennel space, so your own pets are welcome to join you on workdays.
We are a close, family-oriented practice that protects a healthy balance between work and home. Our caseload is varied. We serve clients from all walks of life, so you will practice a true spectrum of care and see something new every week.
Why Knightstown?
Knightstown offers small-town charm with easy access to larger Indiana communities. It is a friendly place with a strong sense of community, a quieter pace, and affordable living. Our clients know their veterinary team by name and value the relationship.
Your Schedule
Monday through Friday only. No weekends and no major holidays.
- No after-hours emergency duty.
- Appointment hours run 8:00am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 4:30pm.
The midday break is real. Use it to catch up on records, make callbacks, or step away from the building.
About You
Experienced DVMs and recent graduates are both welcome here. Our doctors and technicians enjoy teaching and learning from each other, and mentorship happens every day, not just when it is scheduled. If you have a special interest, bring it. We are always looking to grow what we can offer our clients.
You will need an Indiana veterinary license or the ability to obtain one.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $135,000 to $165,000,
- Plus production pay and bonus opportunity
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid licensure and professional dues
- VIN membership
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- And more
- Learn more about us at buckcreekvet.com
Questions? Email Toby directly at Toby@BuckCreekVet.com. No formal cover letter needed.
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical care to a varied caseload of patients in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include performing examinations, utilizing diagnostic tools, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Indiana veterinary license or have the ability to obtain one. The role is open to both experienced DVMs and recent graduates who are motivated and compassionate.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian at Buck Creek Veterinary Clinic a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Veterinary — ranked against 4,331 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
General Practice Career Context
Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $161k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No weekends
- No nights
Living in Knightstown
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $251k≈ 1.9× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $930/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- State income tax
- Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.