VCA Shelden Animal Hospital, located in Louisville, Kentucky, is looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.

VCA Shelden Animal Hospital is a Fear Free Certified and AAHA accredited practice. Join a fantastic team and have an outstanding work/life balance! We serve several communities in the area of Louisville,

including Fern Creek, Mt. Washington, Jeffersontown, and The Highlands! 

Current students or new graduates, apply today!

VCA takes pride in expanding the growth and skill set of new veterinarians.  We welcome newly graduated veterinarians (and current veterinary students) to apply to this position where they will receive individualized support with our 6-month mentorship program and a collaborative hospital team environment.

VCA Shelden provides wellness and preventive care, surgery, internal medicine, emergency, and holistic care. We also treat pet cancer, heart, lung, kidney disease, blood disorders, urinary problems, and bone and joint injuries. Our animal hospital's family-oriented approach ensures every experience is handled with compassion and professionalism. In addition, our commitment to pet owner education gives our clients the confidence to make the most informed decisions!

Louisville is Kentucky's largest city – home to the Kentucky Derby. Here, you can sip some of the world's finest spirits along the Urban Bourbon Trail, visit landmarks honoring some of history's most significant influences. With more than 2,500 restaurants, including several James Beard Award nominees, Louisville's dining scene showcases international fare and upscale cuisine.  Baseball fans will love the Louisville Slugger Museum, a celebration of the sport’s legends.

Hospital Website:  VCA Shelden Animal Hospital

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Well-being

Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)

401k retirement savings plan with company match

Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services

Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days

WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff

VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting

Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets

100% paid professional liability coverage

100% paid life insurance

100% paid short-term disability insurance

Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com