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Kokomo, IN

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Associate Veterinarian – Kokomo, IN | Small Animal Practice | Mentorship Available


Kokomo Animal Hospital in Kokomo, Indiana is seeking a full-time or part-time Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative, well-established small animal practice. 


Why Join Kokomo Animal Hospital?

  • Established small animal hospital serving Kokomo since 1950
  • Under new leadership with a strong investment in team culture, medicine, and equipment
  • Emphasis on work-life balance, manageable caseload, and team collaboration
  • Positive momentum with improved morale, retention, and hospital operations

We are building a culture where veterinarians feel supported, respected, and empowered to practice high-quality medicine.


About the Role

We are looking for a team-oriented Associate Veterinarian who is:

  • Passionate about small animal medicine and surgery
  • Interested in collaborative, progressive veterinary care
  • Comfortable with (or eager to learn) soft tissue surgery
  • Open to continued learning and professional development

Strong Mentorship available, including hands-on surgical guidance and case collaboration.


Bonus Opportunity:
While we currently focus on dogs and cats, we are open to expanding into exotics (pocket pets, reptiles, birds) if that aligns with your interests.


Hospital & Equipment

Practice high-quality medicine with modern tools:

  • IDEXX in-house lab (Catalyst Dx, LaserCyte, SNAPshot Dx, Sedivue)
  • Daily reference lab access
  • Digital radiography (including Progeny dental X-ray)
  • Surgical laser
  • Ultrasound (non-Doppler)
  • Fiberscope
  • Fully equipped surgical suite (2 monitoring stations)
  • Dedicated dental suite with full monitoring
  • 6 exam rooms + separate treatment area
  • In-house + online pharmacy

We are continuing to invest in facility upgrades and workflow improvements to support our team.


Schedule & Flexibility

  • Full-time preferred, part-time options available
  • We prioritize work-life balance and sustainable scheduling
  • 4 day work week
  • No weekends

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary + sign-on bonus
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Continuing Education (CE) allowance
  • Scrub allowance
  • Employee pet discounts
  • Supportive leadership focused on your growth and well-being

Location: Kokomo, Indiana

Located just 50 miles north of Indianapolis, Kokomo offers:

  • Affordable cost of living (≈17% below national average)
  • Family-friendly community with strong schools
  • Access to colleges, universities, and healthcare
  • Easy access to big-city amenities with small-town comfort

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited program
  • Eligible for (or holding) an Indiana veterinary license
  • Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset

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If you’re looking for a supportive veterinary team, mentorship, and a practice that’s actively evolving, we’d love to connect.

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NVA is a great choice because of the options they give you. Not only is there a variety of practices you can be in, but if you want to reach beyond that, if there's something beyond just straight patient care that you are interested in, if you have other goals or dreams or aspirations and is going to find a way to make them happen for you, their focus is growth. And so they will find a way for you to grow as a veterinarian, achieve what you want to achieve and be the best that you can be.

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