Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Missouri; On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k retirement plan

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Continuing Education

Job summary

VCA Jackson Animal Hospital in Missouri is seeking an Associate Veterinarian or Medical Director to join a team delivering world-class veterinary medicine with strong mentorship. The hospital emphasizes collaboration among skilled clinicians, technicians, and support staff, while offering opportunities to grow in general practice and emergency cases.

We value clinicians who are passionate about pet care, teaching others, and advancing clinical skills in a supportive community.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state (MO) or ability to obtain.
• Commitment to providing world-class veterinary medicine and ethics.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Client communication

Education

DVM degree

Job description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian or Medical Director at VCA Jackson Animal Hospital. You’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities, and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why Join the Team

• Leadership opportunity available!
• Join a highly skilled team of experienced assistants and Credentialed Veterinary Technicians
• Staff backgrounds span general practice, specialty, and emergency medicine
• Some team members bring nearly 20 years of expertise
• Unique hospital atmosphere: see both primary care and emergent cases
• Opportunity to work up diverse and interesting patients
• Located in a community without nearby specialty hospitals- expand your skills
• Enjoy the best of both worlds - variety of cases without typical emergency/specialty hours
• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule

• Current hospital hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Full-time position

Cases

• Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive care for dogs and cats.
• Diverse range of cases and emergency situations

Community

• Join a welcoming and engaged community with strong civic participation and local pride.
• Experience a vibrant city offering rich cultural arts, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly programs.
• Support initiatives that promote inclusion, community safety, and the growth of local businesses.

Who do we look for

• People obsessed with pets and their care
• Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
• Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials.
• Medical Director stipend and Medical Director annual bonus
• Sign-on/relocation/longevity bonuses available
• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Health & Well-being

• Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with companymatch
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University - offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

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Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in Michigan, or the ability to obtain
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

Learn more about the hospital here:

Hospital Website

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.