Associate Veterinarian

New Frontier Animal Medical Center; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

New Frontier Animal Medical Center in Missouri invites an associate veterinarian to join a practice designed for balance and growth. We offer flexible scheduling, mentorship without micromanagement, and a team that has your back as you build relationships with clients and patients.

Join a privately owned clinic where Fear Free care is prioritized, with advanced imaging, dental and digital radiographs, and dedicated surgical monitoring equipment to support you in delivering outstanding medicine.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited college.
• Active Missouri veterinary license in good standing.
• NAVLE completed and passed.
• Commitment to exceptional veterinary medicine and patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate within a team-oriented environment.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Client service

Lifelong learning

Education

DVM or VMD degree (AVMA)

Missouri veterinary license

NAVLE completion

Tools

Ultrasound

Dental radiographs

Digital radiographs

K-Laser

Surgical monitoring equipment

Job description

You became a veterinarian because you love caring for pets but are looking for balance, right? At Healing Paws, we believe you can have both a rewarding veterinary career and a life you love outside the hospital.

We’re looking for an associate veterinarian who enjoys building relationships with clients and patients and wants to continue learning and developing professionally. Someone who wants to practice superior medicine in a supportive environment where work-life balance and professional growth aren't just promises—they're part of how we work.

Flexible scheduling

We’ll work with you to create a schedule that fits your life and your career goals. Whether you value predictable days off, a four-day workweek, or flexibility around family and personal commitments, let’s talk about what works for you.

Mentorship without micromanagement

You won't be expected to figure everything out on your own. Experienced veterinarians are available to provide guidance, discuss cases, and help you build confidence—while giving you the independence to develop your own style of practice.

A team that has your back

You’ll work alongside a collaborative team that believes veterinary medicine is better when we support one another.
Questions are welcome. Learning is encouraged. Asking for help is a strength—not a weakness.

About us

• Fear Free certified veterinary hospital (only one of four in Missouri)
• Separate lobby entrances for dogs and cats
• An amazing team who are ALL Fear Free certified
• Privately owned clinic where management sincerely cares about you and your needs
• Four DVM mentors to assist you
• A client base that is often willing to perform additional testing/referrals for their pets
• Ultrasound
• Dental radiographs
• Digital radiographs
• K-Laser
• Modern surgical monitoring equipment
• Multiple anesthesia machines and dedicated team members for surgical monitoring
• 30 minute appointments
• Open only one Saturday morning per month
• Team meetings, training and evaluations to make sure everyone is on the same page

If you're looking for a veterinary hospital where you can do meaningful work, continue to grow, and still have time for the people and things that matter most to you, we'd love to meet you.
Come see what practicing veterinary medicine can feel like when the job is designed with you in mind.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential conversation.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine (or equivalent certification for international graduates)
• Active Missouri veterinary license in good standing
• Successful completion of the NAVLE
• Commitment to practicing superior veterinary medicine
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment
• Dedication to unmatched patient care and client service
• Passion for continuous learning and professional growth