Veterinarian

Veterinarian | Helmwood Veterinary Clinic | Elizabethtown, KY

Join a 6-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 Associate Veterinarian to practice quality medicine and keep growing professionally with NVA’s support.

Why Helmwood?

• Established 6-doctor practice with a Hospital Manager and a strong support team of techs and CSRs
• Two locations, one team: 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
• A network of peers: you’ll join a division of NVA hospitals and have access to colleagues and mentors across the network

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 high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care to patients
• Build strong relationships with clients and deliver exceptional service
• Collaborate with a supportive team of doctors, technicians, and staff
• Contribute to a culture where quality medicine and great client care go together
• Grow your skills and interests, including 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)
• New graduates and experienced doctors are welcome
• Strong communication skills
• 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
• Mentorship and ongoing clinical support
• 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