Veterinarians

Veterinarian Jobs in Kentucky

In Kentucky, veterinarians earned a median $104,100 a year ($50.05 an hour) in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. That's 20% below the national median of $130,100. The middle 80% earned between $44,200 and $169,220. With Kentucky prices at 90.2% of the US average (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024), that median buys about what $115,463 would nationally: #43 of 49 states for buying power. About 1,190 people work in this occupation in Kentucky. Nationally, BLS projects 9.4% job growth from 2025 to 2035 and about 3,100 openings a year (BLS Employment Projections 2025–35, Table 1.10).

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New ER Doctor (NERD) Program: Starts January 2027, Practicing Veterinarians (opens in a new tab)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Louisville, KY

ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and…

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Bell County Animal Clinic - Veterinarian (opens in a new tab)

VetEvolveMiddlesboro, KY

Who is VetEvolve? VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each…

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Veterinarian | Crescent Hill Animal Hospital (opens in a new tab)

Western Veterinary PartnersLouisville, KY

Full-Time Veterinarian Opportunity | No Weekends | No On-Call or Emergency Hours Crescent Hill Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian (DVM/VMD) to join our team in Louisville, KY. We're looking for an experienced, compassionate veterinarian who enjoys practicing high-quality…

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Mixed Animal Veterinarian, Morgantown, KY (opens in a new tab)

Associated Veterinary PartnersMorgantown, KY$70k–$80k/yr

Mixed Animal Associate Veterinarian Location: Heritage Animal Hospital - Morgantown, Kentucky Join a practice that blends great medicine with good people and grounded values Heritage Animal Hospital in Morgantown, Kentucky is a growing mixed animal practice and we’re looking to add a full-time…

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Veterinarian - Partner/Owner - General Application (opens in a new tab)

Heart + PawKY +1 more

Heart + Paw offers experienced and talented veterinarians a unique opportunity to co-own and lead modern veterinary centers across the East Coast, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. As a Partner Veterinarian and Co-Owner, you’ll build and lead your hospital with the potential to expand your ownership…

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Emergency Veterinarian (Per Diem) - Louisville, KY (opens in a new tab)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Louisville, KY

ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and…

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DVM Student Externship - Kentucky (opens in a new tab)

Western Veterinary PartnersLouisville, KY +1 more

Western Veterinary Partners externship program allows students to gain valuable real-world experience by taking what you’ve learned in the classroom and bringing it to the clinic. Veterinary Students in any grade can apply for an externship with a WVP Practice as part of their clinical year…

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Bell County Animal Clinic - DVM/VMD Extern (opens in a new tab)

VetEvolveMiddlesboro, KY

Who is VetEvolve? VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each…

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Small Animal Veterinarian, Morgantown, KY (opens in a new tab)

Associated Veterinary PartnersMorgantown, KY$70k–$80k/yr

Small Animal Associate Veterinarian Location: Heritage Animal Hospital - Morgantown, Kentucky Join a practice that blends great medicine with good people and grounded values Heritage Animal Hospital in Morgantown, Kentucky is a growing mixed animal practice and we’re looking to add a full-time…

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Pay in Kentucky at a glance

Median pay
$104,100

$50.05 an hour

Middle 80%
$44,200–$169,220

10th to 90th percentile

Buying power
$115,463

Rank #43 of 49

National median
$130,100

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BLS figures are employer-reported wages for all workers in the occupation (credentialed or not), before bonuses and benefits. Annual pay assumes 2,080 hours. Buying power = median pay ÷ (state price level ÷ 100).