Veterinarian

General Practice + Urgent Care | Four-Day Work Week | No After-Hours Emergencies | Collaborative DVM TeamLooking for a hospital where you can see a wide variety of cases, practice great medicine, and still have a life outside of work?At Grant Pet Hospital & Urgent Care, you'll get the variety of general practice and urgent care medicine while working alongside a DVM team that genuinely works together. For more than 50 years, Grant has been a trusted part of the Springfield community, building lasting relationships with clients and their pets while providing high-quality, compassionate care.With 18–26 scheduled appointments per DVM each day, urgent care opportunities that are managed according to the team's capacity, flexible surgery scheduling, and no after-hours emergency responsibilities, Grant offers the variety of medicine you're looking for without requiring an emergency-hospital lifestyle.Why Grant?We are Springfield's only labeled urgent care hospital, seeing everything from routine wellness and sick appointments to urgent and emergency cases. Our team works together to manage the caseload so that patient care remains the priority. Urgent cases may be accepted as drop-offs or fit-ins throughout the day, and hospitalized cases from the overnight emergency hospital and other local clinics can also be cared for during the day.The result is a diverse caseload without sacrificing medical standards or quality of care.18–26 scheduled appointments per DVM per day, with urgent care cases incorporated based on the team's capacityDiverse caseload that can range from routine wellness and internal medicine to urgent and emergency casesCollaborative DVM team that works together throughout the dayDoctors routinely review radiographs together and discuss cases, medications, and new approaches to medicineTeam members jump in to help when a doctor gets behind or needs assistanceExperienced technicians and support staff committed to high-quality patient careCulture of continued learning and improvementSurgery & Clinical InterestsWe believe doctors should have the opportunity to practice the medicine they enjoy.Surgery can be scheduled as either a half-day or full day, depending on your preference. Surgeries are currently booking approximately 1–2 weeks in advance, and doctors can develop their own areas of interest.Dedicated surgery time availableOpportunities for both soft-tissue surgery and dentistryFreedom to develop your clinical interestsAbility to work with hospital leadership to explore adding equipment or services that support your professional interestsA Team That Actually Works TogetherOne of the things that makes Grant different is how closely our DVM team works together.Doctors collaborate throughout the day rather than practicing independently. Radiographs are routinely reviewed by the DVM team working that day, doctors discuss cases and medication updates informally, and team members step in to help when someone needs support.The hospital also invests in continued learning, with monthly staff meetings, L&Ls, and opportunities to attend CE together. The goal isn't simply to provide more training—it's to continually improve how the team practices medicine and cares for patients.Strong Support StaffYou'll have a team around you so you can focus on practicing medicine.1 technician per doctor plus a float technician each day1 full-time RVT and 1 part-time RVT4 veterinary assistants2 client service representativesAssistants perform technician-level duties within their legal scopeAdditional team members currently being trained to expand technician supportPractice Great MedicineGrant is equipped to provide a wide range of diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and urgent care services, including:In-house IDEXX bloodwork, urinalysis, and cytologyIn-house ultrasoundDigital radiographyDigital dental radiographyEndoscopy access through sister hospital Bradford ParkTwo-table dental suiteIM3 dental scaling equipmentDedicated surgery suite with scavenger systemECG, Bair Hugger, and anesthesia equipment in both surgical areasSeparate dog, cat, and pre/post-surgical recovery wardsDedicated isolation wardSeparate fenced areas for client dogs and hospitalized patientsComfort room designed to provide a calm, supportive environment for euthanasia appointmentsA Different Kind of Urgent CareGrant works closely with the veterinary community in Springfield rather than competing against it.We partner with the overnight emergency hospital and other local clinics to help care for patients when they don't have the ability to take on additional cases. We also work with patients' primary veterinarians to ensure continuity of care rather than trying to take over those client relationships.Grant also partners with HavaHeart Rescue, providing surgeries and wellness support to foster pets in the local rescue community.Flexible Opportunities Within Our Family of HospitalsWant to expand your experience?Grant's sister hospital, Bradford Park Veterinary Hospital, offers an optional opportunity to spend part of your time gaining exposure to scheduled appointments, advanced procedures, specialty medicine, clinical trials, and endoscopy.Your primary workplace will remain Grant Pet Hospital & Urgent Care, but you'll have the flexibility to experience a different practice environment and expand your clinical exposure if you'd like.Work-Life BalanceWe believe you should be able to build a rewarding veterinary career without giving up your life outside the hospital.Four-day work weekHalf-day Saturday rotationNo after-hours emergency responsibilitiesFlexible schedulingAs Part of National Veterinary Associates (NVA), You'll Also Enjoy:Access to NVA's PetOne Veterinary Training Center for hands-on surgical and clinical trainingIndustry-leading Mentorship Program with dedicated one-on-one supportSupport and resources to pursue ABVP certification while practicing, helping veterinarians advance their clinical expertise and professional goalsNo non-compete agreement, providing flexibility and freedom throughout your career100% company-paid Short-Term Disability insurance, covering qualifying short-term illnesses, injuries, pregnancy, maternity, and parental leaveProfessional development and leadership growth opportunitiesFuture partnership and ownership opportunities for doctors interested in practice leadershipAdditional BenefitsCompetitive compensation with production potentialContinuing education allowance and paid time offMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid professional dues and licensureEmployee discounts on veterinary care and pet insuranceWhy Springfield, Missouri?Springfield offers a great combination of affordability, outdoor recreation, and city amenities. With a lower cost of living than the national average, highly rated schools, and the beauty of the Ozarks nearby, it's easy to enjoy life both inside and outside of work.Spend your weekends at Table Rock Lake, explore Branson, hike the Ozarks, or enjoy Springfield's growing restaurant, brewery, and entertainment scene. With four distinct seasons, you'll enjoy warm summers, beautiful springs and falls, and relatively mild winters.National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.PurposeGive pets and the people who love them more quality years togetherMissionTransform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.ValuesCare Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's NextOne NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos TogetherNVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.comWe may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communicationAll job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.comThere is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a positionIf you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.