Bell County Animal Clinic is looking for a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our experienced and collaborative team in Middlesboro, Kentucky!

For more than 50 years, Bell County Animal Clinic has been a trusted part of the Middlesboro and Cumberland Gap community. We are a well-established practice with a long-tenured team, strong relationships with our clients, and a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine.

We are open to veterinarians at all experience levels. Whether you are a new graduate looking for mentorship and support or an experienced veterinarian looking for a practice where you can enjoy autonomy and a diverse caseload, we would love to meet you.

Why Bell County Animal Clinic?

Our doctors have the opportunity to practice a wide range of medicine while working alongside an experienced team that values collaboration and case discussion.

Practice highlights include:

• Established practice serving the community since 1972
• Experienced, long-tenured veterinary and support team
• Collaborative environment with opportunities for mentorship
• Diverse and engaging caseload
• Dogs and cats as well as birds, reptiles, and pocket pets
• Preventive and wellness medicine
• Urgent care appointments during regular hospital hours
• Soft-tissue surgery
• Dentistry, including dental X-rays and extractions
• In-house laboratory testing
• Digital radiography
• Laser surgery and therapeutic laser treatments
• Opportunities to develop your individual clinical interests
• Continuing education support and dedicated CE time

Our team believes great veterinary medicine happens when doctors feel supported. We encourage collaboration, open communication, and sharing ideas on cases while giving our veterinarians the freedom to practice confidently and continue developing their individual interests.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for a compassionate veterinarian who enjoys building relationships with clients and working as part of a supportive team.

New graduates are encouraged to apply! Our experienced doctors and long-tenured staff provide an excellent environment for a veterinarian early in their career to build confidence and expand their clinical and surgical skills.

Experienced veterinarians will find the autonomy, varied caseload, and collaborative environment to continue practicing the medicine they enjoy.

Life in Middlesboro

Bell County Animal Clinic is located in Middlesboro, Kentucky, in the beautiful Cumberland Gap region near the Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia borders. The area offers a relaxed, small-town lifestyle surrounded by the mountains and outdoor recreation of southeastern Kentucky and eastern Tennessee.

If you're looking for a practice where you can build meaningful relationships, practice a broad range of medicine, and become part of an established and supportive veterinary team, we'd love to connect.

Come grow your career with Bell County Animal Clinic! 

Position Summary:  

The primary purpose and function of the Associate Veterinarian is to provide the highest quality of veterinary care and exceptional client service. The Associate Veterinarian advocates for pets and their quality of life; builds a long term bonding relationship with clients; contributes to the development and maintenance of the human-pet bond; and educates clients on all aspects of pet health. This role partners with the Practice Manager as a driving force in support of a positive, high-performing culture that aligns with VetEvolve’s guiding principles of Care First, Better Together, Grow Forward, and Own It.

Highlights:

• Long-established practice with decades of history and a loyal client base in the Springfield community
• Work alongside two highly experienced Cornell-trained veterinarians
• Excellent environment for mentorship, collaboration, and continued clinical growth
• Diverse small animal GP caseload with the ability to develop your individual areas of interest
• Strong surgical caseload with access to board-certified mobile surgeons for more advanced procedures
• Comprehensive diagnostics including digital radiology, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory
• Dedicated surgical and treatment areas with a well-equipped hospital environment
• Strong focus on preventive medicine, client education, and long-term patient relationships
• Supportive team that values collaboration and high-quality medicine
• Closed Sundays with limited/select Saturday hours
• Convenient Northern Virginia location with easy access to Alexandria, Arlington, and Washington, D.C.

This practice tends to appeal particularly well to veterinarians who enjoy building client relationships, practicing high-quality medicine, and working in a supportive team environment rather than a high-volume corporate setting.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Provide consistent high-quality care and exceptional service to pets and clients while maximizing efficiency, productivity and profitability.  

• Practice veterinary medicine in a manner compliant with the State Veterinary Practice Act, Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws.  Ensure appropriate medical record documentation and maintain complete medical records that meet practice quality control guidelines. 

• Perform complete diagnostic workups, establish accurate histories and physical exams, develop thorough treatment plans, and deliver appropriate urgent, preventive, and ongoing care. 

• Prescribe and administer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies as appropriate; perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments using standard protocols, instruments, and equipment. 

• Effectively communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and home care instructions to clients and the veterinary medical team; address and resolve client concerns. 

• Promote the safety of pets, clients, and team members by ensuring safe restraint techniques, adherence to practice guidelines, and maintaining clean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and laboratory areas. 

• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and gain their trust and compliance. 

• Attend department and team meetings, both in person and virtually, to stay informed, collaborate effectively, and support broader practice alignment. 

• Demonstrate integrity, ethics, and embody VetEvolve’s core values of Service, Evolve, and Trust. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

 Qualifications: 

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent, with an active or eligible state license. 

• New graduates and experienced veterinarians welcome to apply

• Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice. 

• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities. 

• Collaborates effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment. 

• Commitment to maintaining professional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care. 

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds. 

• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.  

• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards. 

Compensation and Benefits:  

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to employee assistance program. 

Hours:  

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations. 

Apply here or contact Meaghan Mostriansky at [email protected] for more information and a confidential, exploratory conversation!

Ready to Learn More?

We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.