What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Veterinarian position at Nashville Road Animal Hospital?
Small Animal Associate Veterinarian
Are you looking for a collaborative, progressive veterinary practice that values high-quality medicine, mentorship, and a positive work culture? Join Nashville Road Animal Hospital in Russellville, Kentucky, a privately owned and multi-doctor practice, as a Small Animal Associate Veterinarian to provide top-tier veterinary care!
Why Nashville Road Animal Hospital?
- Established & Growing – Our three-doctor practice has been a trusted part of the community for over 40 years. We moved into a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in 2022, andhave a breadth of diagnostic equipment for you to practice your best medicine.
- Strong Mentorship & Continued Learning – Whether you're a seasoned vet or a new graduate, we provide a supportive learning environment. We also work closely with specialty hospitals in Nashville & Louisville and maintain excellent relationships with accredited veterinary technician programs to foster a culture of education and growth.
- Work-Life Balance – Full-time associates typically work four days per week (8 AM–5 PM) with a rotating Saturday (8 AM–12 PM every three weeks). Our on-call rotation is reasonable for established patients only, and additional compensation is provided for emergency cases.
- Collaborative & Supportive Team – With a 4:1 support staff-to-DVM ratio (sometimes 5:1 on Saturdays!), you’ll have skilled technicians and assistants helping you provide excellent patient care.
- Advanced Medicine & Diverse Caseload – We are a full-service hospital offering preventative care, internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, and dentistry. We also provided emergency and critical care for established patients only. If you have a passion for surgery, this is the place to be! Our team also offers orthopedic procedures (TPLOs, fracture repairs) alongside advanced diagnostics and high-quality dentistry services.
Compensation & Benefits
- $100,000 - $125,000 base salary paid on 20% production – no negative accrual
- Production paid quarterly
- Rotating on-call (additional compensation provided for emergencies)
- Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance
- Medical insurance stipend
- 401k with 3% employer match
- $2,500 CE stipend 3 CE days
- Rotating Saturdays (half days ever 3 weeks)
- Parental leave benefits available
- 15 days PTO
- Dues & license fees & PLIT, AVMA, KVMA membership covered
- Customized practice jackets
- Generous employee discounts
Apply
Nashville Road Animal Hospital works with Blue Heron Consulting Hiring Services to manage the interview process. We kindly request that all applications be submitted to hiringservices@bhcteam.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
- Signing bonus
License/Certification:
- Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree? (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000