Veterinarian Jobs in Kentucky
Across 39 live Veterinarian listings in Kentucky, median advertised pay is $150K (75th percentile $160K), based on the 7 that state a salary; Kentucky ranks 30th of 47 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Vetco Clinics (7), Usvta (6), Cencora (3).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 17, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 7 roles pay ~$150k median with 1.5/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
7 jobs · 6 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
7 jobs · 6 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Associate Veterinarian
Alliance Animal HealthHebron, KY
Emergency Veterinarian (Per Diem) - Louisville, KY
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Louisville, KY
Bell County Animal Clinic - Veterinarian
Bell County Animal ClinicMiddlesboro, KY
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Veterinarian Pay in Kentucky: Live Market and State Comparison
Live veterinarian listings in Kentucky today, then Kentucky against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 39
- Live median
- $150k
- 75th $160k · n=7
- 12-mo median
- $132k
- Pay rank
- #30 of 47
- Work-life
- 4.2/10 · #32
- 12-mo postings
- 93
Veterinarian roles in Kentucky advertise $4k below the $136k median across the 47 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $264k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs KY | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (this page) | $132k | — | 4.2/10 | 93 |
| Missouriborders | $145k | +$13k | 4.8/10 | 178 |
| Virginiaborders | $140k | +$8k | 4.1/10 | 287 |
| Illinoisborders | $139k | +$6k | 5.0/10 | 370 |
| Indianaborders | $131k | −$1k | 5.6/10 | 98 |
| Ohioborders | $130k | −$2k | 4.2/10 | 254 |
| West Virginiaborders | $130k | −$2k | 3.8/10 | 43 |
| Tennesseeborders | $123k | −$9k | 4.5/10 | 128 |
“borders” = shares a border with Kentucky; “#n” = national pay rank among the 47 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 17, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Vetco Clinics (7), Usvta (6), Cencora (3)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Veterinarian jobs in Kentucky.
How much do veterinarian earn in Kentucky?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of veterinarian. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid veterinarian jobs available?
Some veterinarian roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which veterinarian jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every veterinarian role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring veterinarian in Kentucky right now?
Employers currently hiring for veterinarian roles include Cencora, Pet Vet365, Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare, Inde Vets, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many veterinarian jobs in Kentucky are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 39 veterinarian positions in Kentucky listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Veterinarian Jobs in Kentucky
Vetco Clinics7 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Usvta6 open roles here · WLB 35/100
Cencora3 open roles here · WLB 76/100
Pet Vet3653 open roles here · WLB 55/100Alliance Animal Health2 open roles here · WLB 36/100
CareVet Health2 open roles here · WLB 63/100
Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare2 open roles here · WLB 40/100
Inde Vets2 open roles here · WLB 75/100