Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Job Description

Ready for a role where you can build your surgical skills, have experienced teammates to learn from, and see your hard work reflected in your compensation?

This confidential opportunity in southern Missouri could suit a veterinarian who wants more than routine appointments. You'll practice small animal medicine in a multi-doctor setting, with opportunities to take on surgical cases, strengthen your clinical judgment, and continue developing professionally. New graduates interested in surgery can explore structured mentorship, while experienced DVMs can bring their skills to a team focused on continued growth.

What You'll Find Here

• Surgery is a priority: Put your interest in surgical medicine to work and continue developing your procedural skills.
• Mentorship with purpose: Newer veterinarians can access structured guidance as they build confidence and clinical independence.
• A varied caseload: Balance preventive care and general medicine with dentistry, diagnostics, and more advanced procedures.
• Production without negative accrual: Quarterly production incentives offer additional earning potential without negative accrual.
• Support for a move: A relocation package is available for eligible candidates.
• Invest in your future: Continuing education support and professional development assistance help you keep progressing.

What You'll Be Doing

This is a small animal general practice covering wellness, preventive care, diagnostics, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery, with opportunities involving orthopedic procedures as well. The hospital has diagnostic imaging and in-house laboratory capabilities to support everyday medical decisions and surgical care.

Who Might Love This

• A new graduate eager to develop surgical confidence with mentorship.
• An experienced DVM who enjoys surgery and wants to keep expanding their capabilities.
• A veterinarian who values collaboration, client communication, and evidence-based medicine.
• Someone looking for a longer-term opportunity in a growing regional community.

The Basics

• Location: Southern Missouri
• Schedule: Specific schedule details available during the confidential conversation
• Experience: New graduates and experienced veterinarians considered
• Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience, plus quarterly production with no negative accrual
• Additional incentives: Bonus and relocation package available

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with HSA option
• Paid time off with rollover
• Paid parental leave
• Annual CE allowance and time off for CE
• Professional dues and liability coverage
• 401(k) options
• Personal pet discounts

A Little About the Area

Southern Missouri offers a more relaxed regional lifestyle, with access to outdoor recreation, lakes, and community activities. For veterinarians considering relocation, the area may provide a balance between professional opportunity and a home base away from the pace of a major metropolitan center.

Let's Talk

You don't have to be actively looking to explore what's next.

If this sounds like the kind of practice environment you've been hoping to find, contact Beyond Just You for a confidential conversation. We'll share the details privately and help you decide whether the opportunity is worth pursuing.

Email: View email address on ziprecruiter.com

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