Associate Veterinarian

Associate Mixed Animal Veterinarian – Bovine Focus Pender Veterinary Clinic | Pender, Nebraska The Role We are seeking a compassionate, team‑oriented Associate Veterinarian who thrives in a rural setting and is passionate about both large and small animal medicine, with an emphasis on bovine care. You’ll work closely with experienced veterinarians and support staff to deliver exceptional care and develop strong client relationships. Weekend calls are rotated roughly every fifth weekend, allowing for predictable scheduling and personal time. Responsibilities Provide thorough veterinary care to large and small animals, with a focus on bovine medicine Perform general medicine and surgery procedures Collaborate with a skilled support team including large animal and small animal technicians Engage with clients, clearly communicating care plans and herd health strategies Participate actively in calving season, herd health programs, and feedlot consulting Benefits Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, health/dental/vision insurance, liability insurance, life insurance, and 401(k) with employer match Paid continuing education allowance and professional dues Sign‑on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan support Future ownership opportunities and medical autonomy Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work‑life balance in a rural environment Access to a DVM mentor network with veterinarians ranging from 2 to 45 years of experience Personal pet care discounts Qualifications DVM or equivalent from an accredited university Active veterinary license in Nebraska (or ability to obtain) DEA license and USDA accreditation (or ability to obtain) Strong communicator, compassionate, and a team player General medicine and surgical proficiency preferred; new graduates seeking mentorship encouraged to apply Equal Opportunity Statement We are a drug‑free, smoke‑free, equal opportunity employer. Discrimination of any kind based on age, color, race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin is strictly prohibited. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr