Veterinary Surgeon – Lexington, Kentucky
About the Role
An established specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Surgeon to join its growing team.
This position offers competitive specialist compensation, a generous sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, paid parental leave, and potential ownership opportunities, alongside a schedule designed to support a healthy work-life balance.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a rewarding surgical caseload while benefiting from experienced emergency clinicians, skilled technical support, and access to multidisciplinary consultation.
The opportunity is suitable for both board-certified veterinary surgeons and candidates who have completed an approved surgical residency programme.
About the Practice
The hospital provides advanced emergency, surgical, and referral veterinary care to companion animals throughout Lexington and Central Kentucky.
Veterinarians work within a modern clinical environment supported by advanced diagnostic, surgical, anaesthetic, and patient-monitoring resources appropriate for managing complex surgical cases.
The surgery service benefits from experienced emergency clinicians who can assist with hospitalised patients, together with access to consultation and collaboration with veterinarians across complementary specialist disciplines.
The hospital is focused on expanding its specialty capabilities, providing the incoming surgeon with an opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the surgical service.
A strong emphasis is placed on collaboration, clinical excellence, professional autonomy, and sustainable on-call expectations.
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients referred for specialist surgical assessment
Develop appropriate diagnostic and surgical treatment plans
Perform advanced soft-tissue, orthopaedic, and other surgical procedures according to training and experience
Manage pre-operative and post-operative patient care
Work closely with emergency clinicians on surgical and hospitalised cases
Interpret appropriate diagnostic imaging and laboratory findings
Manage surgical complications and provide appropriate follow-up care
Collaborate with other veterinary clinicians on complex multidisciplinary cases
Communicate treatment options, prognoses, risks, and aftercare clearly with pet owners
Maintain effective communication with referring veterinarians
Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records
Support the professional development of veterinary technicians and clinical colleagues
Contribute to the continued growth and development of the surgical service
Candidate Profile
Applicants should hold a DVM or equivalent veterinary degree and be board-certified or residency-trained in Veterinary Surgery.
Candidates who have successfully completed recognised surgical residency training and are progressing towards board certification are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should hold, or be eligible to obtain, an active Kentucky veterinary licence and any additional professional credentials required for specialist practice.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent surgical judgement, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a busy referral and emergency environment.
A commitment to high standards of patient care, continued professional development, and effective communication with clients and referring veterinarians is essential.
Compensation & Benefits
A comprehensive specialist package is available with a focus on professional development, financial wellbeing, and long-term career progression.
Benefits may include:
Competitive specialist compensation (from $175,000 to $195,000)
Generous sign-on bonus
Student loan repayment assistance
Schedule and on-call arrangements designed to support work-life balance
Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
Paid parental leave
Retirement benefits
Continuing education and professional development support
Experienced veterinary technician and emergency support
Access to multidisciplinary specialist consultation
Advanced surgical and diagnostic resources
Clinical autonomy
Professional mentorship and leadership support
Potential ownership or equity opportunities
Opportunities to help develop and grow a specialty surgery service
Apply Today
This is an excellent opportunity for specialists searching for Veterinary Surgeon jobs in Lexington, Kentucky or Veterinary Surgery jobs in Kentucky.
The position combines advanced surgical medicine, multidisciplinary collaboration, experienced clinical support, and opportunities to contribute to the development of a growing specialty service.
For more information about this Veterinary Surgeon opportunity in Lexington, KY, contact:
Harvey McKinley - Managing Talent Partner
T: (432) 201-9105
E: harvey@supreme-ss.com