Veterinarian

Veterinarian Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven. Position Summary Our Nestlé Development Center (NDC) in St. Joseph, MO is home to confident, well socialized dogs and cats who help us learn, research, and better understand the well-being of pets and promote the human animal bond. You'll work alongside a team passionate about pet care that ensures our pets have the best quality of care while participating in cutting edge pet food research. Our center is located near the metropolitan area of Kansas City, within 30 minutes of the Kansas City International airport. St. Joseph is a tight-knit, rural community packed with character, still within commuting distance to the city thus, providing many residential opportunities. Why Join Us? Professional development and growth Continuing education opportunities State Licensure Assistance (for the State of MO) As a Veterinarian, you’ll play a crucial role in our daily veterinary clinic operations and comprehensive health programs for our beloved pets. You’ll have the opportunity to plan, organize, and perform vital veterinary procedures, ensuring the utmost health and wellbeing of our pets while contributing to groundbreaking nutrition research protocols. Oversee the comprehensive care of our pets including routine check-ups, surgeries, dental care, and emergency treatments Closely collaborate with veterinarians and team to provide individual care for our pets. Develop treatment plans to address a variety of health issues, from common ailments to complex medical conditions Ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Act Participate in nutritional research protocols, including conducting clinical trials and collecting data to support our research initiatives Provide training and guidance to veterinary staff and pet care personnel to promote best practices in animal care and ensure a high standard of clinic operations Requirements Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM) Valid veterinary license for the State of Missouri or the ability to obtain the license 3+ years of professional clinical veterinary experience with feline and/or canine patients 1+ years of experience in conducting veterinary surgeries 1+ years of experience in veterinary dentistry Other USDA accreditation is preferred 1+ years of experience in a veterinary research environment is preferred Experience with orthopedic and soft‑tissue surgical procedures is preferred Experience performing or interpreting diagnostic ultrasounds is preferred The approximate pay range for this position is $119,000.00 to $150,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com). It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy. Job Requisition: 398140 St. Joseph, MO, US, 64503