Veterinary Surgeon

Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Service is a well-established referral and 24-hour emergency practice, serving Kentucky and our surrounding Midwest communities for over thirty years. We offer a highly collaborative team consisting of board-certified veterinarians in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Neurology, Dentistry and Critical Care, in conjunction with our exceptional team of internship-trained emergency veterinarians and a practice limited to eye care.

Our 17,000+ sq. ft. hospital is well equipped with three surgical suites, an endoscopy suite with video endoscopy equipment, arthroscopy, CO2 laser, MRI, CT, digital radiology, full in-house diagnostic laboratory and continuing education/training center.

MVSES embraces technology using EzyVet for electronic treatment boards and medical records allowing for seamless patient billing and medical record keeping, permitting you to focus on being the doctor.

Position is full or part-time, offering excellent opportunity for professional fulfillment while maintaining a work/life balance. The ideal candidate is:

• ACVS board-certification or residency-trained
• Licensed or license eligible in the state of Kentucky.
• Proficient in soft tissue, orthopedic, neurologic and oncological surgeries
• Enjoys a team culture that embraces coaching, collaboration and camaraderie facilitating exceptional service for our patients, clients and primary care veterinarians.
• Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills that demonstrate a passion for excellent client and patient care.
• Dedicated to partnering and collaborating with primary care veterinarians.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package including;

• Mentorship with four boarded-surgeons and multiple specialties
• Career growth opportunities
• 100% employer-paid group health insurance,
• Optional dental and vision plans,
• Flexible scheduling,
• Paid time off for vacation and continuing education,
• 401k with very competitive matching,
• Continuing education allowance,
• Employee discounted services and more.

About Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Service

MVSES is in Louisville, KY and enjoys a large, loyal referral base extending from Kentucky, Southern IN and the surrounding Midwest communities. Beautifully situated on the Ohio river our quality of life is considered to be one of the best offering universities, colleges, lake and river recreation, hiking and biking trails, fabulous farmers markets, outdoor concerts, botanical gardens, the Louisville zoo, collegiate basketball, baseball, performing arts center, symphony, museums, excellent schools, quality housing and a growing business community. To discover more fun in Kentucky visit