Associate Veterinarian - Small Animal

Job Summary

We are seeking an Associate Veterinarian specializing in small animal medicine to join our growing veterinary team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care to companion animals, ensuring their health and well-being. Our practice offers wellness and sick patient appointments, advanced soft tissue surgery, dentistry with dental radiology, ultrasound, cold laser therapy, PRP and Arthramid joint injections, electrocautery surgical unit, Imagyst and Vcheck diagnostics, and integrated digital radiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough physical examinations and diagnose health issues in small animals, including dogs and cats.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for a variety of medical conditions, utilizing your knowledge of veterinary internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, and emergency medicine.
• Administer anesthesia safely using general anesthesia protocols and monitor animals closely during procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Communicate clearly with pet owners regarding diagnoses, treatment options, preventive care, and follow-up instructions.
• Maintain medical records in accordance with clinical ethical guidelines and veterinary terminology standards.
• Assist with laboratory diagnostics, including sample collection and analysis, to support accurate diagnoses.

Requirements

• Veterinary degree from an accredited institution; valid licensure or eligibility to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Missouri.
• Proven veterinary experience with small animals; additional exotic animal medicine or equine experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, internal medicine, dentistry, surgery, and critical care practices.
• Proficiency in veterinary terminology, anesthesiology techniques, laboratory procedures, and aseptic protocols.
• Excellent animal restraint skills along with dog handling expertise to ensure safe interactions with pets of all temperaments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients about pet care needs while demonstrating professionalism and empathy.
• Familiarity with emergency medicine protocols and veterinary critical care experience preferred.
• Commitment to professional ethics, continuous learning, and adherence to clinical ethical guidelines within veterinary practice.
• Ability to handle diverse responsibilities including pet grooming, animal husbandry, laboratory work, and emergency interventions confidently.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners! We are dedicated to supporting your professional development through ongoing education opportunities while fostering a positive team environment focused on compassionate care and excellence in veterinary medicine. We offer a $10,000 sign-on bonus, competitive salary, generous continuing education allowance, annual uniform allowance, all professional dues and licenses, as well as a retirement plan.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000