Associate Veterinarian

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment; Belton (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25k

Relocation assistance

Student loan help

Future ownership opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Medical autonomy

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

vision, liability)

Paid CE allowance

Professional dues

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment client hospital in Belton, MO seeks an Associate Veterinarian for full-time. You will treat a diverse caseload including cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, reptiles and other exotic species, with opportunities to grow exotic animal medicine.

The role features a 4-day work week with rotating Saturdays, no on-call duties, and Sundays/major holidays off. Benefits include salary up to $200,000 annually, sign-on bonus up to $25k, relocation assistance, loan help,

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree to practice in the USA.
• Ability to obtain a state veterinary license.
• Eligibility to work in the USA or secure visa/work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general veterinary care for a diverse caseload.
• Perform routine preventive care, diagnoses, treatments, surgery and dentistry.
• Mentor and collaborate with support staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

Exotic animal medicine

Surgical skills

Client communication

Education

DVM / veterinary degree

Job description

Introduction

Our client is a hospital serving the Kansas City Metro since 1950, seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their full-time team. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian with an interest in seeing a diverse caseload including cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, reptiles, amphibians, and other exotic species. The position offers the chance to further develop exotic animal medicine skills while working within a well-established practice.

Role Description and Responsibilities

This role involves the full scope of general practice responsibilities, managing a varied caseload across companion animals and exotics. Duties include providing routine and preventative care, diagnosing and treating medical conditions, performing surgery and dentistry, and delivering high-quality patient care. The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. The schedule consists of a 4-day work week with rotating Saturdays, with no on-call requirements. The hospital is closed on Sundays and all major holidays, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Practice Details

The hospital provides a full scope of GP services, including wellness care, preventative medicine, internal medicine, soft-tissue surgery, and dentistry. The large, modern facility features eight exam rooms, a fully equipped surgical suite, dedicated treatment areas, separate feline, euthanasia, and quarantine spaces, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, IDEXX and Abaxis in-house laboratories, a MidMark Dental Delivery Unit, and VetRec AI notetaking software. Hospital hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Team

The veterinary team currently includes two DVMs supported by a skilled and collaborative support staff that helps maintain an efficient workflow and allows veterinarians to focus on patient care. The practice also offers the opportunity to develop exotic animal skills under the mentorship of a Board-Certified Exotic Companion Mammal Specialist, fostering a supportive learning environment for veterinarians at all stages of their careers.

Candidate Requirements

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

Salary and Benefits

Salary up to $200,000 (Annual)

• Competitive Salary up to $200k
• Sign On Bonus up to $25k
• Relocation Assistance
• Student Loan Assistance
• Future Ownership Opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Medical Autonomy
• Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance program & personal pet care discounts)
• Paid CE Allowance
• Professional Dues

Hours: Full Time