Associate Veterinarian

Introduction Our client is a hospital serving the Kansas City Metro since 1950, seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their full-time team. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian with an interest in seeing a diverse caseload including cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, reptiles, amphibians, and other exotic species. The position offers the chance to further develop exotic animal medicine skills while working within a well-established practice. Role Description and Responsibilities This role involves the full scope of general practice responsibilities, managing a varied caseload across companion animals and exotics. Duties include providing routine and preventative care, diagnosing and treating medical conditions, performing surgery and dentistry, and delivering high-quality patient care. The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. The schedule consists of a 4-day work week with rotating Saturdays, with no on-call requirements. The hospital is closed on Sundays and all major holidays, supporting a healthy work-life balance. Practice Details The hospital provides a full scope of GP services, including wellness care, preventative medicine, internal medicine, soft-tissue surgery, and dentistry. The large, modern facility features eight exam rooms, a fully equipped surgical suite, dedicated treatment areas, separate feline, euthanasia, and quarantine spaces, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, IDEXX and Abaxis in-house laboratories, a MidMark Dental Delivery Unit, and VetRec AI notetaking software. Hospital hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Team The veterinary team currently includes two DVMs supported by a skilled and collaborative support staff that helps maintain an efficient workflow and allows veterinarians to focus on patient care. The practice also offers the opportunity to develop exotic animal skills under the mentorship of a Board-Certified Exotic Companion Mammal Specialist, fostering a supportive learning environment for veterinarians at all stages of their careers. Candidate Requirements Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA) Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so About Tempus Recruitment This is a brief overview of the role, therefore we fully appreciate there are always more questions to be asked about the job, the company, and so on. We assure you that Tempus Recruitment are here to help and are more than happy to get those questions answered for you in advance of any potential interviews. We are here to make the recruitment process simple and stress free, working with our clients to ensure that you have all the information you need before formally making an application. Haven't Worked with a Recruiter Before? No Problem! All communication is 100% private and confidential Our service is completely FREE for candidates looking for a new job We have exclusive roles not being advertised publicly We tailor job searches to your specific needs, therefore you will only get sent roles that match your requirements What Happens Next Interested in this position or others that we can offer? Apply now or request a call back! One of our expert recruiters will reach out to you to gather all the relevant information regarding your search. This will then allow us to put together a tailored jobs list based on your requirements. #IHTVRP The Package Salary up to $140,000 (Annual) Competitive Salary up to $200k Sign On Bonus up to $25k Relocation Assistance Student Loan Assistance Future Ownership Opportunities Flexible Scheduling Medical Autonomy Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance program & personal pet care discounts) Paid CE Allowance Professional Dues Hours: Full Time Employment Type: Full Time