Veterinarian

Veterinarian Position

PRCKC is seeking a compassionate, adaptable veterinarian (DVM) to join our team of 4 full-time and 2 part-time veterinarians. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys variety, values mission-driven work, and thrives in a collaborative, high-impact environment.

Our veterinarians rotate through multiple service areas, including wellness, high-quality high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN), dentistry, urgent care, soft tissue surgery, and mobile outreach. This model allows for professional growth, skill diversification, and meaningful community impact.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide high-quality medical care across service areas, including:
• Wellness and preventive care
• Spay/neuter surgery (HQHVSN model)
• Dental procedures
• Urgent care services
• Mobile clinic services in the community
• Rotate between departments based on organizational needs and individual skillset
• Perform physical exams, diagnostics, treatment planning, and client education
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Collaborate with veterinary technicians, assistants, and support staff to ensure efficient workflow
• Support a positive, respectful, and team-oriented culture
• Uphold PRCKC's mission of accessible, judgment-free care

What makes this role unique:

• Variety in practice: Work across multiple service lines rather than a single-track role
• Mission-driven impact: Serve underserved communities and reduce barriers to care
• Collaborative culture: Team-based care with strong technician and support staff
• Growth opportunities: Develop skills in surgery, dentals, and community medicine
• Flexible scheduling: Choose a schedule that works for your lifestyle
• No on-call shifts: The schedule you choose will be static, and we'll never ask you to be on-call
• Flexible days: Do something different each day, and leave when you're done
• Limited face to face contact: You'll have a team of frontline staff at your disposal to speak to owners on your behalf for any conversation that does not require a doctor

Our offer includes:

Compensation & benefits:

PRCKC offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Salary range for full-time: $100,000 $120,000, based on experience and skillset
• Salary range for part-time: $80,000 to $100,000, based on experience and skillset
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Licensing and professional dues support
• 4 weeks paid time off, all major holidays off, plus 4 days off for CE
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Employee pet care benefits
• PLSF Eligible

Requirements:

Education & licensure:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from an accredited veterinary school.
• Current Missouri veterinary license in good standing (or ability to obtain).
• Current Kansas veterinary license in good standing (or ability to obtain).

Experience:

• Experience in high-volume spay/neuter, shelter medicine, or nonprofit veterinary practice preferred, but not required.

Core competencies:

• Strong clinical and surgical skills (spay/neuter experience preferred but not required)
• Commitment to high-quality, high-volume care models
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to access-to-care veterinary medicine
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced nonprofit environment

Physical requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods during surgery and clinical work.
• Ability to lift and restrain animals of various sizes.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment with exposure to animals, medical equipment, and cleaning agents.