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Associate Veterinarian – Full-Time or Part-Time
Harrisonville Animal Clinic | Harrisonville, Missouri
Looking for a practice where you can grow, be supported, and genuinely enjoy coming to work?
Harrisonville Animal Clinic is looking for a Full-Time or Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our established, fast-paced small animal practice in Harrisonville, Missouri, just outside the Kansas City area.
Whether you're an experienced veterinarian looking for a welcoming team or a new graduate ready to build confidence with excellent mentorship, we'd love to hear from you. We are also happy to work with 3rd- and 4th-year veterinary students prior to graduation, and we welcome preceptorship opportunities.
Why Harrisonville Animal Clinic?
For more than 31 years, Harrisonville Animal Clinic has been committed to providing outstanding veterinary medicine while building lasting relationships with our clients and their pets.
We're proud to offer a workplace where honesty, empathy, compassion, and kindness aren't just words—they're the core values we strive to live by every day.
You'll have the opportunity to practice medicine alongside an experienced, supportive team while developing your skills and pursuing the areas of veterinary medicine that interest you most.
Our newly renovated facility includes:
- 7 comfortable exam rooms
- A dedicated cat area
- A comfort room
- Large, open treatment area
- Dedicated surgery suite
- In-house laboratory equipment
- Urinalysis
- Ultrasound
- Digital radiography
- Dental radiography
- Laser therapy
- CO2 surgical laser
We provide a broad range of preventative and conventional small animal medicine, with a strong emphasis on client education and proactive care.
Our Team
You'll be joining a close-knit team currently made up of:
- 2 veterinarians
- 3 receptionists
- 6 veterinary assistants
- 2 kennel attendants
We're a fun, energetic, fast-paced team that works hard for our patients, our clients, and each other. We believe that a positive clinic culture matters—and we're looking for someone who shares our commitment to honesty, empathy, compassion, and kindness.
What You'll Do
As an Associate Veterinarian, your responsibilities may include:
- Performing comprehensive patient examinations
- Diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries
- Performing conventional surgeries
- Providing dental care
- Managing emergency cases
- Performing and interpreting laboratory diagnostics
- Utilizing medical equipment and diagnostic technology
- Prescribing medications
- Providing preventative care
- Educating and advising clients
- Developing individualized treatment plans
- Building lasting relationships with patients and their owners
New graduates are encouraged to apply! We are committed to providing mentorship and support as you develop your confidence and clinical skills.
What We're Looking For
We'd love to meet veterinarians who are:
- DVM graduates or veterinary students graduating within the next two years
- Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Missouri, or planning to obtain Missouri licensure
- Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented
- Committed to excellent patient care and client communication
- Eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a positive team environment
Both Full-Time and Part-Time schedules are available.
Our typical schedule includes one weekday off and rotating Saturdays, with flexibility depending on your needs and availability.
What We Offer
For Full-Time Associates, we offer:
- Competitive starting compensation
- Excellent mentorship
- Paid continuing education (CE)
- Paid licensing fees
- Health, vision & dental insurance stipend
- 401K/ retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible scheduling
- Parental leave
Ready to Find Your Place With Us?
If you're looking for a practice where you can practice good medicine, continue learning, and be part of a team that genuinely cares, we'd love to hear from you.
Questions about the position? Reach out anytime!
Dr. Amanda Hess, DVM & Owner
- hac21hess@gmail.com
- (816) 258-4210
Pay: $90,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
Education:
- Doctorate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $150,000