Alliance Animal Health logo
Alliance Animal Health
Wilder, Kentucky

Emergency Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$180k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1h ago · Verified live

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.
  • We're excited to offer a $60,000 sign-on bonus for a qualified Emergency Veterinarian joining our team!
  • 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

Compensation: USD 130000 - USD 180000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality emergency veterinary care and perform diagnostic procedures using advanced medical equipment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and maintain strong communication with clients.

Key Skills

Emergency veterinary medicineVeterinary surgeryCritical care

Veterinary Emergency Medicine Career Context

Of the 49 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

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

Veterinarian by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$130k–$180kVeterinarian median $145k (middle half $128k–$163k)459 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$172k in purchasing powerKentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All veterinarian listings in Kentucky34 active4,500 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 78% no call · 63% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 41% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Veterinarian pay trend (all specialties)+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. Kentucky figures use all veterinarians: too few Kentucky Veterinary Emergency Medicine postings state pay.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

13 jobs · 9 employers
3
<$140k
3
$140k-160k
3
$170k
2
$185k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs · 9 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
85% this job
CME allowance
85% this job
Relocation assistance
62% this job
Loan repayment
8% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Veterinarian - Medical Director - Relocation Assistance Available

Alliance Animal Health · Rochester, Minnesota, United States

$120k-$220k
#2

Veterinarian - Madera, CA

Vet Cor · Madera, California

$150k-$200k
#3

Veterinarian - Gloversville, NY

$130k-$185k
#4

Medical Director - Bell Ridge Animal Hospital

$170k-$185k
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,437 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Alliance Animal Health logo

About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$60,000 sign-on bonus
Competitive salary plus 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.