Kentucky Lake Equine Hospital

10/27/2025

One week away from our Equine Education Event that we have every year. This year the main topic will be EPM and will be hosted at the UK Extension Office at 6:30 PM. Please RSVP for this event (Call or Text 270-527-6655) as to make sure we have enough food, as a meal is provided for by our wonderful sponsors.

Client Education Event on Monday November 3rd at 6:30 PM at the Marshall County Extension Office! Supper provided. Please RSVP to 270-527-6655.

10/13/2025

Client Education Event on Monday November 3rd at 6:30 PM at the Marshall County Extension Office! Supper provided. Please RSVP to 270-527-6655.

07/29/2025

07/29/2025

Veterinary technician/assistant
KLEH is looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic veterinary technician preferably with a LVT license. Position is part-time, potentially full-time. Must have experience working with equine patients. Our idea team member has a smiling face, has the ability to learn and to multitask, and shares our mission of delivering comprehensive, compassionate care to each and every one of our patients.
Job Requirements:
Experience handling, restraining, and treating equine patients
Customer service oriented and have good client communication skills
Ability to lift 50-75 lbs
Sufficient manual dexterity
Good hand-eye coordination
Be able to run while holding onto a horse for lameness evaluations
Be willing to assist with stallion collections
Be able to tolerate urine, f***s, blood and other equine bodily fluids
Be able to withstand strong and offensive odors
Be able to work in hot and cold enviroments
Be able to tolerate hay, straw, saw dust, grain dust and loud noises
Must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license
Flexible availability including weekends (possibly seasonal)
Be able to multitask in a busy environment
Be able to work independently and in a group

Competitive pay based off of experience. If you love horses and are interested in joining our team, please email your resume to [email protected] and put in subject line VET TECH.

07/23/2025

Phone lines are down at KLEH due to Mediacom outage

07/15/2025

Office Manager/Receptionist
Kentucky Lake Equine Hospital is looking for a self motivated individual for the role of office manager/receptionist. This position is multifaceted in a fast paced environment and takes someone that can handle multiple roles. Veterinary clinic experience and/or being familiar with equine wellness, vaccinations and maintenance would be beneficial. Your responsibilities would include but are not limited to the following:
-Checking clients/patients in and out with a friendly demeanor
-Gathering prescriptions and medications for checkout
-Answering the phone in a timely and pleasant manner
-Trainable to answer equine emergency and/or medically urgent questions via phone, email or text
-Capability to schedule, reschedule and cancel appointments with pertinent information with attention to detail
-Imputing information for lab tests and scheduling shipping pick ups in a time sensitive manner
-Ordering of medications for hospital and for clientele through various companies
-Maintain pricing controls for medications and services through management software
-Maintain inventory controls through management software and real audits
-Maintain drug control logs correctly and up to date
-Schedule reminders for services, vaccinations and medications
-Communicate effectively through texts and email to clients
-Friendly to clientele, staff and drug company representatives
-Able to type and write in an understandable and efficient manner
Benefits offered include competitive pay, individual health insurance, dental, vision, IRA and paid time off.
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug testing and any reoccurring testing deemed necessary.
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Send an email to [email protected] with a resume

07/03/2025

Out of observance of our Great Nation's Independence Day, KLEH will be closed early today July 3rd at 3pm and will remain closed through July 6th, and will resume normal business hours on Monday July 7th. We will be on call to respond to EQUINE EMERGENCY calls. Please leave a message at the number given on clinic voicemail message or text the main number at 270-527-6655 with emergency issue and contact information. Thank you to all of our terrific clients and we hope you have an enjoyable holiday weekend!

05/29/2025

Our phone lines and internet will not be working very well for the next 24-48 hours according to Mediacom. They should have it fixed after that. So if you can’t get through by phone, feel free to text us at 270-527-6655 and we should get back to you as quickly as we can. Thanks, KLEH STAFF

01/10/2025

Snow Day Shenanigans! All the patients were treated, new things learned, and a little fun was had too!

12/24/2024

Kentucky Lake Equine Hospital will be closed Tuesday December 24th through Thursday December 26th for the Christmas holiday and will reopen on Friday the 27th. We will still be on call, so if you have an equine emergency, please call the clinic at 270-527-6655. Merry Christmas!!

12/13/2024

It's that time of year again!! KLEH has a 10% discount on IN CLINIC EQUINE DENTALS from the beginning of December through the end of January. The schedule is filling fast, but you can still get in if you call and schedule an appointment!
A comprehensive evaluation by a Licensed Equine Veterinarian is critical to your horses' health, as they care and specialize in your horses mouth and are educated and qualified in the sedation of your horse or mule. Equine dentistry encompasses all aspects of the evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of any and all diseases, disorders, and conditions that affect the teeth, oral cavity, mandible, maxillofacial area, and the adjacent and associated structures.

11/07/2024

Congratulations to Stephanie Tucker for winning our drawing for the Stanley Cup from Prascend! Thanks to BI for sponsoring this drawing.
Prascend is a medication used for Cushings Disease in horses.
If you have questions about symptoms of this disease, please give us a call at 270-527-6655