Associate Veterinarian - Mixed Animal

Nebraska Vet Services; Lakin (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life

401K with employer match

Parental leave

Equity program

CE allowance

PTO

Dues covered

Professional liability provided

Stocked vehicle (where applicable)

Parental leave

Job summary

Western Plains Veterinary Clinic in Lakin, Kansas seeks an Associate Veterinarian for a true mixed-animal practice, blending companion animal with production animal care. The role offers a full-time schedule with mentorship from seasoned multi-species veterinarians.

The ideal candidate holds a DVM and state licensure, is comfortable across species, and excels in client communication. Enjoy the variety and challenge of mixed-animal medicine in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• DVM is required and state licensure is expected.
• Comfortable working across species and practice settings.
• Adaptable with strong client communication skills.
• Enjoys the variety and problem-solving of mixed-animal medicine.

Responsibilities

• Full-time Associate Veterinarian with a caseload including companion and large animal/production medicine.
• Mentorship available from experienced multi-species practitioners.

Skills

Mixed-animal medicine

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

Job description

Associate Veterinarian – Mixed Animal

• True mixed-animal caseload blending companion animal and livestock medicine
• Flexible, practice-specific caseloads shaped around your clinical interests
• Supportive, team-based culture across our partner network

If you love the variety of true mixed-animal practice — [Practice Name] offers exactly that kind of work.

About Us

Western Plains Veterinary Clinic, located in Lakin, Kansas, is a mixed-animal veterinary practice and combines companion animal medicine with production animal and livestock care, giving mixed-animal veterinarians the variety and challenge they’re looking for.

About This Role

• Full-time Associate Veterinarian position with a caseload that includes both companion animal and large animal/production medicine
• Mentorship available from experienced multi-species practitioners

About You

• Comfortable working across species and practice settings
• Adaptable, with strong client communication skills
• Enjoys the variety and problem-solving of mixed-animal medicine
• DVM required; state licensure

Our Offer

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Stocked practice vehicle (where applicable)
• Professional Dues: 3 per year
• Professional liability provided
• CE Allowance: $3000 biennial
• Competitive PTO plan
• Full Benefits Package (Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, Accident, + more!)
• 401K with employer match (after 90 days)
• Up to eight weeks PAID parental leave* (after 6 months)
• Accelerated ownership opportunity with our Associate Equity Program!

*6 weeks paid medical recovery time for birth mothers + 2 weeks paid bonding time for all parents

Powered by Partnership

Heritage Vet Partners (HVP) is the nation’s leading veterinary partnership for mixed and large animal practices. HVP values the legacy and customer relationships that practices have built and aims to enhance that foundation with exceptional support.

Together, we can better meet the changing needs of our customers and the industry. Partner practices and veterinarians share in HVP’s success through stock ownership while maintaining existing leadership and culture.

HVP currently has multiple locations throughout the US with a vast offering of practice types and specialties! Visit us at https://heritagevetpartners.com to learn more!

Statement

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified people. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative