Associate Veterinarian - Small Animal

Heritage Vet Partners; Mountain View (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dues covered

Liability coverage

CE allowance

PTO plan

Benefits package

401K match

Parental leave

Equity program

Medical recovery time

Job summary

Barn Hollow Veterinary Services in Mountain View, Missouri is seeking a dedicated small animal veterinarian to lead wellness care, vaccinations, diagnostics, and soft-tissue surgeries with the support to grow the caseload. Join a close-knit team that values compassionate care, client relationships, and collaboration, with a strong client base and a lifestyle in the scenic Missouri Ozarks.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits reflect the role's importance, including professional

Qualifications

• Small animal veterinarian with focus on wellness care, vaccines, diagnostics, and soft-tissue surgery.
• Ability to build strong client relationships and provide compassionate care.
• Team player with clear communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead routine wellness care, vaccinations, diagnostics, and elective soft-tissue surgeries.
• Grow the small animal caseload while coordinating with large animal team.
• Respond to occasional emergencies and manage patient-care with a balanced schedule.
• Maintain high standards of client communication and animal welfare.

Job description

Opportunity to grow small animal services in beautiful southcentral Missouri!

Barn Hollow Vet Service’s small animal caseload is ready to grow—it just needs a veterinarian who can give it focused attention rather than fitting it around cattle calls. This is the opportunity: a dedicated small animal role within a team where large animal medicine is already well covered, giving you the space and support to build something meaningful.

Highlights

• A close-knit team where large and small animal medicine both receive dedicated focus
• A rare chance to expand an established small animal practice with a loyal client base
• Small-town life in the Missouri Ozarks, with scenic riverways, wild horses, and Springfield less than two hours away

About Us

Are you ready to join a veterinary team where your passion, curiosity, and compassion truly matter? At Barn Hollow Veterinary Services, we’re more than just a clinic — we’re a close-knit family dedicated to making a difference for our patients, our clients, and each other.

At BHVS, You’ll Work Alongside

• Dr. Mikael Orchard (MU ‘04) and Dr. Jonny Bell (MU ‘08) — lead veterinarians with a passion for production medicine and a willingness to jump in when cases overlap
• Dr. Bryce Friga (Mizzou ‘27) joining the team this spring and sharing time between large and small animal medicine
• Dr. Kim Ehlers (MU ‘89) small animal veterinarian providing relief support to help us meet client needs

Our doctors lead with expertise, warmth, and genuine care for animals and people. They set the tone for a team that supports one another, celebrates wins, and grows through every challenge.

Every day, our team is united by a shared love for animals and a commitment to excellent care. We stay because we respect one another, work toward common goals, and take pride in being part of a place where everyone supports each other.

At Barn Hollow, We Live By These Core Values

• Compassion & Empathy: We treat every patient and client like family.
• Honesty & Integrity: Trust is at the heart of our relationships.
• Teamwork: Every role is valued, and everyone’s voice matters.
• Client Education: We empower our clients to make the best choices for their animals.
• Patient-First Mindset: The well-being of our patients always comes first.

About This Role

As our dedicated small animal veterinarian, you’ll lead routine wellness care, vaccinations, diagnostics, and elective soft tissue surgeries—including spays, neuters, and more—with the support to grow the caseload over time instead of fitting it around large animal appointments. Your days will be busy and steady, with work-ins and the occasional emergency, but still balanced enough to keep lunch breaks a reality.

About You

You’ll thrive here if you’re a small animal veterinarian who wants to build strong client relationships, practice quality medicine, and be part of a team that values both skill and heart.

• Patient-Focused Clinician: You enjoy combining strong diagnostic, treatment, and preventive-care skills to help pets live healthier lives.
• Confident Surgical Interest: You see routine surgery as a meaningful part of practice and are excited to keep growing your skills
• Genuine Compassion: You help pets and their people feel heard, supported, and cared for through every visit.
• Adaptable Problem-Solver: You can stay steady and solutions-focused when the schedule shifts, work-ins appear, or the day brings something unexpected.
• Collaborative Teammate: You communicate clearly, build trust with clients and staff, and contribute to a team culture where people support one another.

Our Location

Barn Hollow Veterinary Services is located in Mountain View, Missouri, a welcoming Ozarks community of about 2,600 people. Set near the Ozark Scenic Riverways and three bands of wild horses, the area draws visitors for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation.

Camping, fishing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, and hunting are all close by, along with natural springs and historic sites.

A small municipal airport sits just behind the clinic, with Springfield—and its major airport—about 1 hour and 45 minutes away. West Plains, the nearest larger town with roughly 12,000 residents, is about 30 minutes from the clinic.

Our Offer

• Full-Time Salary Range ($90,000 – $120,000) — top of range reflects participation in general/elective soft tissue surgery
• 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

Barn Hollow Vet Services has partnered with Heritage Vet Partners (HVP), 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 persons. Those applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.