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📍 Elizabethtown, KY·Posted 7d ago

💰 Avg $101.46k–$166.12kFull-TimeDental & Vision401k MatchPTO / Paid Time OffCE AllowanceLicense & Dues PaidBonusProduction PayMalpractice Insurance Covered

Medical Director | Helmwood Veterinary Clinic | Elizabethtown, KY

Lead a 5-doctor, full-service hospital with the equipment you want, a team that works well together, and a schedule that fits your life.

Helmwood Veterinary Clinic is a well-established small animal hospital in Elizabethtown, KY, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care in a fun, team-focused environment. We’re looking for an enthusiastic Managing Veterinarian to provide medical leadership and keep growing professionally with NVA’s support.

Why Helmwood?

with a Hospital Manager and a strong support team of techs, CSRs.
our doctors and staff rotate between Helmwood and our satellite, North Hardin Veterinary Clinic, just 15 minutes away in Radcliff, KY
Open Monday through Friday with alternating Saturdays
you’ll join a division of NVA hospitals and will be supported by divisional leaders who will ensure you get the leadership training needed.

Practice Medicine With Great Tools

Digital X-rays and digital dental X-rays
Ultrasound
In-house IDEXX laboratory
Dedicated surgical suite with a separate prep/treatment area
Surgical laser
Dental equipment (wet table and new dental setup)
Lift tables in most of the rooms
Preventative care wellness plans

What You’ll Do

Provide medical leadership: set protocols and uphold high standards of patient care
Manage and mentor associate veterinarians
Ensure regulatory compliance for the practice of veterinary medicine
Build a team culture where quality medicine and exceptional client service go together
Partner with the Hospital Manager to drive financial performance and day-to-day operations, with guidance from Divisional Leadership
Grow the practice through new services and community involvement
Practice gold standard medicine

What You Bring

DVM (or equivalent) from an accredited university
Kentucky veterinary license in good standing (or the ability to obtain one before your start date)
3+ years of veterinary experience preferred
Strong communication skills
Confident decision-making, and the ability to delegate and lead by coaching and motivating
A professional, courteous approach with staff and clients

What You’ll Get

Highly competitive compensation + quarterly production bonuses
Health, dental, and vision insurance
AD&D insurance
Paid vacation
Professional licensing and dues covered
CE allowance
Malpractice insurance
401(k) with company match
Practice management training, reporting, and ongoing resources from your Divisional Leadership Team
Access to NVA’s Medical Advisory Board and administrative support (HR, IT, Marketing, Legal)

The NVA Difference

1,000+ hospitals across the U.S. and Canada
5,000+ veterinarians and 20,000+ team members
8 million+ animals cared for every year
Veterinarian-founded, with 25+ years of history
Servant leadership: we care for you because you care for them
Committed to the profession: mentoring, help with student debt, and support for veterinarian well-being
Committed to compassionate care: wellness plans, dentistry, and Fear Free experiences
Committed to community: disaster recovery support and veterinarian networking events

Ready to lead? Apply today!