Partner Veterinarian

American Veterinary Medical Association; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity opportunity

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision

PTO & parental leave

CE allowance

Licensure support

Cat Friendly certification support

Job summary

CatsOnly.vet seeks a Partner Veterinarian to lead its first Kansas City location, shaping clinical standards and clinic culture for a feline-first practice.

You will drive patient care, mentor a growing team, and partner with leadership to build a trusted clinic from the ground up in a new city.

You are a DVM with 4+ years in feline care, ready for a leadership role; equity, relocation help, and ongoing professional support are offered.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD degree and active veterinary license.
• Minimum of 4 years of feline clinical experience.
• Growth mindset with leadership and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of feline care through protocols, workflows, and standards that reflect compassionate, evidence-based practice.
• Champion the CatsOnly Care Journey, ensuring every patient experience respects Cat devotion and caregiver needs.
• Lead and mentor your team through servant leadership, building trust and fostering accountability and growth.
• Partner with business leadership on staffing, budgeting, and goal setting with transparency.
• Cultivate a warm, values-driven clinic culture where curiosity and compassion thrive.
• Connect with the community through outreach, education, and engagement to raise visibility and trust.
• Be a voice for our mission in both the clinic and broader veterinary communities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Team building

Communication

Hospitality

Education

DVM or VMD degree

Job description

About CatsOnly.vet

CatsOnly isn’t just here to build clinics, we’re here to lead a shift. One that makes feline-first care expected, respected, and replicated across the profession. We center the Cat in everything we do and design care and experience around the Cat and Caregiver bond. We act with intention so every visit feels safe, kind, and clinically excellent. The CatsOnly philosophy is a species-first, emotionally intelligent, bond-centered model of veterinary care. We have reimagined every touchpoint from environment to communication, from clinical delivery to industry alignment through the eyes of both the Cat and the Caregiver, as a team. Grounded in science, behavior, and human emotion our philosophy defines a new standard in feline care.

Our mission is to inspire a revolution in the veterinary field by creating a care journey that prioritizes the patient, their caregiver, and the unique human-Cat bond. As the Partner Veterinarian for our inaugural Kansas City location, you will have the rare opportunity to shape the identity, culture, and clinical standards of our very first practice in the region. Building upon the momentum of our foundational clinics in Colorado, this is your calling if you're passionate about leadership, innovation, and introducing a new standard of feline medicine to a brand-new community.

Our Core Values

Trust: We earn trust by showing up—consistently, reliably, and with integrity—for every Cat, Caregiver, and fellow Care Team member. In the exam room, this looks like gentle hands, clear guidance, and follow-through. Within our teams, it means creating a culture of belonging, where servant leadership uplifts others and respect is felt in every interaction. Trust is the foundation of our relationships, and it’s built moment by moment, paw by paw.

Transparency: We lead with honesty and clarity—whether we’re discussing a diagnosis, setting expectations for treatment, or reflecting as a Care Team. Our communication is rooted in empathy and shared purpose, allowing us to align with Caregivers and one another in service of what matters most: the health and happiness of our feline patients. Transparency deepens trust and ensures no one—human or animal—is left in the dark.

Intentionality: Every action we take is guided by thoughtful consideration and a deep sense of purpose. We don’t chase innovation for its own sake—we innovate with heart, always asking: Will this make life better for the Cat and their family? Our intentional approach allows us to lead the field in feline care, one mindful decision at a time.

Experiential Excellence: From the welcome lounge to the treatment room, we have created a space where both Cats and Caregivers feel genuinely welcome, safe, and cared for. Hospitality here means more than comfort—it’s the extra blanket in the kennel, the soft tone during a tough moment, the follow‑up call that says, we remember, we care. We go above and beyond to make every experience feel thoughtful, kind, and deeply personal.

Permission to Play: We believe joy belongs in veterinary medicine. Whether we’re celebrating a healthy check‑up, gently coaxing a nervous patient, or laughing with a client who feels like family—we bring lightness, creativity, and wholeheartedness to our work. This is a safe space to grow, to be curious, to try again. Our playful spirit honors the joy Cats bring into our lives—and strengthens the bonds we’ve been called to nurture.

Who We're Looking For

We’re searching for a partner veterinarian who’s not only passionate about feline medicine, but inspired by the opportunity to shape its future and lead our Midwest expansion. This is more than a clinical role. It’s a chance to co‑create a space in Kansas City where Cats are revered, families feel deeply supported, and veterinary care becomes a journey rooted in trust, compassion, and purpose.

You are a Cat lover to your core, someone who sees each feline as an individual and every Caregiver as a partner in care. You lead with empathy, listen with intention, and uplift those around you. You’re excited by the challenge of building a new team and clinic from the ground up in a new city and motivated by the responsibility that comes with it. If you're driven by excellence, eager to grow alongside our broader multi‑state team, and ready to reimagine what feline care can be, we’d love to meet you.

Your Role as Partner DVM

As the medical and cultural leader of CatsOnly’s first Kansas City location, you will:

• Shape the future of feline care by collaborating on protocols, workflows, and standards that reflect the most compassionate, thoughtful, and evidence‑based practices in feline medicine.
• Champion the CatsOnly Care Journey, ensuring every patient experience reflects our reverence for the Cat and commitment to their Caregivers.
• Lead and inspire your team through servant leadership—mentoring associates and support staff, building trust, and fostering a culture of appreciation, accountability, and growth.
• Work in partnership with business leadership, contributing to staffing, budgeting, and goal setting with transparency and shared purpose.
• Cultivate a warm, values‑driven clinic culture where creativity, curiosity, and compassion thrive.
• Connect with your community, helping us build visibility, trust, and meaningful relationships through outreach, education, and engagement.
• Be a voice for our mission, both in the clinic and throughout the broader veterinary and feline‑loving communities.

What You Bring

• A DVM or VMD degree and active veterinary license in good standing.
• A minimum of 4 years of clinical experience, with a deep love for and dedication to feline patients.
• A passion for mentorship, leadership, and building a clinic culture that feels like home—for Cats, Caregivers, and Care Team members alike.
• A growth mindset and desire to practice with intentionality, humility, and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills grounded in empathy and authenticity—ensuring exceptional hospitality for every family you serve.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial spirit and openness to the operational side of leading a clinic, paired with a commitment to transparency and accountability.

Bonus Points For

• Experience launching a new clinic or building a team from the ground up.
• Interest or background in practice management, medical operations, or team development.
• Active involvement in FelineVMA (Cat Friendly Practice), HABRI, CATalyst Council, or other feline‑focused education and advocacy efforts.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary starting at $130,000 annually
• Equity opportunity as the clinic grows
• Generous sign‑on options available with relocation assistance and other ongoing bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision.
• Generous PTO, parental leave, and CE allowance.
• Licensure, membership dues, and liability coveragCare paid.
• Full support for Cat Friendly and specialty certifications
• For more information, check out our careers page at https://www.catsonly.vet/careers

Our Promise:

You will help shape not only a clinic, but a movement. You will be supported, celebrated, and empowered to do your best work in an environment designed to elevate feline medicine and the people who make it possible. Let’s build something extraordinary. Together.