Central Kentucky Veterinary Services is a well-established, private family owned; small animal hospital located 20 minutes northeast of the city of Lexington. CKVS is a full-service small animal clinic offering our clients vet care, overnight boarding and daycare with our kennel attendant staff, and grooming with 2 full-time groomers. Dr. Hardy Dungan opened CKVS as a brick-and-mortar hospital in 2005. Prior to that, Dr. Dungan was a large animal mobile vet for reproductive work with thoroughbred horses and cattle. In 2004, Dr. Dungan had the opportunity to obtain a well-established clinic and wanted the addition of offering services for small companion animals for his community. In 2019, we completed construction of the clinic's additional exam rooms to meet the ever-growing demand to serve our community. Six exam rooms were added, as well as a comfort room for end-of-life services and administrative office.

We are looking for a full-time veterinarian who will complement our increasing practice demand. We are service centered and develop strong relationships with our clientele through constant communication and care. Our current one-doctor practice provides comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience. In addition, we offer flexible scheduling, no on-call or emergency hours, generous benefits including PTO, a health insurance package, and a robust CE program, in addition to a $5,000 signing bonus after 6 months of employment to jumpstart your career with us. Our hours are:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

CKVS is equipped with digital X-rays, a wet table, a dental unit, ultrasound, in-house Heska laboratory machines, and a dedicated surgical suite with a separate prep/treatment area.  

Responsibilities:

• Conducting thorough physical examinations of animals to diagnose health issues while utilizing excellent communication skills to discuss appropriate treatment plans.

• Performing surgeries, including spays/neuters, dental procedures, and emergency surgeries.

• Administering vaccinations, medications, and treatments to prevent and address health concerns.

• Utilizing diagnostic tools such as x-rays, ultrasound, and laboratory analyzers to assess and monitor animal health.

• Educating pet owners on wellness care, nutrition, and preventative health strategies

• Maintaining accurate and detailed medical records for all patients.

• Collaborating with veterinary technicians and support staff to provide high-quality care.

• Responding to emergency cases with quick, compassionate care and sound judgment.

• Participating in continuing education to stay current on the latest veterinary practices and advancements.

• Upholding clinic policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pets and their owners. 

For more information, please email practicemanager@centralkyvet.com or call 859-987-6721. 

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