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CareVet Health
Owensboro, Kentucky

Veterinarian | Owensboro, KY

VeterinarianIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

CareVet offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary plus a substantial first-year bonus, at Audubon Animal Hospital, a CareVet partner. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving, well-established hospital in Owensboro, KY, where you’ll be supported by a collaborative team and have the flexibility to shape your compensation in a way that works best for you.

Join an Awesome Team!

This opportunity is primarily based at our Audubon location, with the option to rotate one Saturday per month (5th or 6th Saturday) at our sister hospital, Towne Square Animal Hospital. You’ll see a variety of cases, including general practice, urgent care, and surgery, with some exposure to exotic pets.

Our facility features four exam rooms, ultrasound, digital X-ray, therapy laser, and an endoscope. Appointment times are 30 minutes, allowing for thorough and personalized patient care. You’ll be supported by a dedicated team of two veterinarians and six technicians, all eager to collaborate and provide mentorship.

What We Offer

  • 125k Sign On Bonus
  • Experienced, supportive colleagues who prioritize mentorship
  • A culture of collaboration and long-term patient care
  • Optional after-hours emergency calls—earn the full fee for any emergencies you choose to take
  • You will love Owensboro, Kentucky!

Owensboro combines small-town charm with exciting local amenities and is famously known for its BBQ, drawing food lovers from across the region.

Our riverfront has been revitalized into a family-friendly hub with fountains, play areas, water sprinklers, swings, food vendors, live music, and seasonal events from May through September.

The city is just 2 hours from Nashville and 3.5 hours from St. Louis, offering a low cost of living and a close-knit community perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

Why Join Us

You’ll join a team that values work-life balance, professional growth, and high-quality patient care. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced veterinarian, this role provides the support, variety, and community you’re looking for.

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.

Watch this video to learn more!

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

EndoscopyAnimal handlingEmergency careVaccinationMedical equipment operation

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.

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

#1

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$160k-$180k
#2

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Veterinary Practice Partners · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#3

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$118k-$175k
#4

Veterinarian - Tacoma, WA

$140k-$160k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

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 call
  • Includes weekends

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

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