Well established, growing small animal clinic, in Paducah KY, is looking for an associate veterinarian.  We have recently moved into a newly designed 7,000 sq. ft. building.  We are the only walk-in clinic in the area.  We are a fast-paced clinic but always strive to have fun with our clients, patients and each other.   We have a full lab with the latest Idexx in-house diagnostic equipment.  We also have Idexx digital radiography, Sonosite ultrasound, Companion Therapy Laser and Companion PRP Unit.  We will have Midmark dental radiography and a new IM3 Dental unit by the end of 2020.

We currently employee 6 veterinarians.  Our support staff includes 6 licensed veterinary technicians, one office manager and numerous veterinary assistants and receptionists. 

We are open Monday through Friday (7:30am-5:00pm) and Saturday (8:00am - 12:00pm).  We do offer after hour emergency care for our clients.  After hour duties are divided between the staff veterinarians.  Our fast-paced walk-in clinic requires employees to be flexible and well organized while providing excellent patient care and customer service skills.  We perform several surgeries and dental procedures on a daily basis.  Our licensed veterinary technicians oversee anesthesia induction and monitoring.  They also perform dentals, take radiographs, collect patient samples and operate the in-house lab equipment, thus allowing the veterinarians to concentrate on their patients, both in the exam room and in surgery.

Applicants should have excellent people skills and work well with a team.  Compensation is based on experience. Benefits include CE expenses, licensing, professional association dues, PLIT insurance, paid holidays, 401K, weekend on call stipend, and paid vacation.

In beautiful western Kentucky, Lone Oak Animal Clinic is located between the Shawnee National Forest and Kentucky Lake.   Just over 25,000 people live in Paducah, nearly 66,000 people live in McCracken County and approximately 437,000 people live within a 50-mile radius of Paducah.  Our city is located on the Ohio and Tennessee rivers and is a 2-hour drive to Nashville TN and 3-hour drive to St. Louis MO.

Paducah is home to a variety of museums, cultural and entertainment facilities and we host many major annual events, including Bar-B-Cue on the River, International Quilt Show, River’s Edge Film Festival and the River Discovery Center Dragon Boat Races.

McCracken County offers both public and private primary and secondary education.  We are home to West Kentucky Community and Technical College, The University of Kentucky College of Engineering, and the Paducah School of Art.  There are numerous institutions of higher education located within 60 miles of Paducah.

Home of the National Quilt Museum and a thriving fiber arts community, Paducah is a haven for creative thinkers and doers who find inspiration here.  From the colorful revitalization of the Lower Town Arts District to the vibrant streets of 19th Century Architecture in Historic Downtown, Paducah invites you to immerse yourself in our rich American heritage and distinctively creative culture.

If interested or have questions please contact Dee Dee at (270) 558-3548.  To apply please e-mail resume to loac@bellsouth.net or mail to 125 Augusta Ave. Paducah KY 42003.