Associate Veterinarian |AAHA Accredited | True Mentorship
Listed compensation
$110k-$140k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Company Description
Associate Veterinarian | Sign On Bonus | AAHA Accredited | True Mentorship
Hebron Animal Hospital is a well-established, fast-paced practice that prioritizes pet health, compassion and client education. We are proud to be an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital with a Fear Free certified professional on the team!
We’re big on continuous learning and professional development, so our veterinarians always have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a difference in the lives of the pets you care for. If you're a veterinarian looking for a place that values teamwork, innovation, and a good laugh while making a real difference, we’d love to have you join us at Hebron Animal Hospital!
- General Practice/Small Animal Veterinary Hospital that sees some pocket pets
- Rotating Saturdays & closed on Sundays!
- 5 fulltime veterinarians practice with dedicated veterinary support staff
New Grad Mentorship Available
OFFERING SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $50,000, RELOCATION ASSISTANCE, STUDENT LOAN ASSISTANCE, FUTURE OWNERSHIP OPTIONS, ETC!
Services Include: Routine Care, Surgery, Advanced Dentistry, Therapy Laser, Soft-Tissue Surgery, In-House Diagnostics, Digital Radiology, Ultrasonography, and more!
Learn More About Our Veterinary Hospital!
Hebron Animal Hospital is located in Hebron, KY, and is less than 10 miles from The Northern Kentucky Greater Cincinnati International Airport. The University of Cincinnati is only a short drive from Hebron and has been named in the Top Tier of the country’s “Best National Universities” more than once!
Public schools in Northern Kentucky are also highly rated, making our region an ideal place to raise a family. Cincinnati is also home to the Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Reds, allowing residents of our area quick access to top sports talent as well.
Job Description
- Full Time, Part-Time or Relief Veterinarian
- Proficient in general medicine, surgery and dentistry
- Experience preferred but new graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply!
We Offer Our Veterinarians
- Competitive compensation
- Sign-on bonus and/or relocation assistance
- Mentorship and collaboration
- Future leadership and ownership opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid CE and professional dues
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Employee pet discounts
- Advanced veterinary equipment and diagnostics
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
- Active veterinary state license
- Current DEA License preferred but not required
- USDA Accreditation preferred but not required
- Additional Information
We Are a DRUG-Free & Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Policy Forbids Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit allianceanimal.com.
Compensation: USD 110000 - USD 140000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
The associate veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care, perform surgeries, and conduct dentistry for small animals and pocket pets. They will also engage in client education and collaborate with a dedicated support staff to maintain the hospital's high standards of care.
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state. 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, 68% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $110k–$140k | Veterinary Medicine median $143k (middle half $125k–$163k)450 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$139k in purchasing power | Kentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Kentucky | 29 active | 3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $50k sign-on · loan repayment | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 40% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,282 in the last 30 days | 483 the 30 days before (+165%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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10 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Benefits & Perks
10 jobs · 5 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$130k-$160kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Hebron
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $320k≈ 2.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,803/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 95.4
- State income tax
- Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (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.