Associate Veterinarian

A busy walk-in animal hospital in Topeka, KS is looking for a Veterinarian to join its collaborative team! This is a fast paced, AAHA accredited practice that has served the local community for over 20 years, operating on a true walk-in model that blends general practice with urgent and emergency care. There are no scheduled appointments here, just a well prepared team ready to handle whatever comes through the door, which keeps the caseload varied and the days genuinely interesting. The hospital sees an average of around 20 patients a day, with a case mix spanning wellness, surgery, dentistry, and urgent care. You will be supported by a strong 3 to 1 staff ratio, giving you the backup you need to focus on medicine rather than admin. The facility is well equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, in house laboratory capability, a dedicated surgical suite, and a dental suite. This is a 2-doctor team, including a dedicated medical director, and medical autonomy is genuinely encouraged and celebrated here. You will be joining a collaborative, experienced group that thrives in a fast‑paced environment and supports one another through busy days. The schedule includes a shorter day on Saturdays, rotated between the team, along with flexible scheduling designed to protect a healthy work life balance. Compensation includes a base salary of $130,000 to $145,000 plus a production bonus, a $10,000 sign on bonus, and industry‑leading benefits with no negative accrual on production. Topeka offers an affordable cost of living, short commutes, and a welcoming community, with a growing downtown, great local dining, and easy access to parks and trails! Key Highlights: AAHA‑accredited walk‑in animal hospital serving the community for over 20 years Blends general practice with urgent and emergency care, no appointments needed Average caseload of around 20 patients per day across wellness, surgery, dentistry, and urgent care Strong 3 to 1 support staff ratio with high functioning technicians on staff Well‑equipped facility with digital x‑ray, ultrasound, in house labs, surgical suite, and dental suite 2 doctor team including a dedicated medical director, with genuine medical autonomy encouraged Consistent 4‑day work week, with a shorter day on Saturday rotated between the team About You: DVM or VMD (or equivalent) from an AVMA accredited university Licensed or eligible for veterinary state licensure in Kansas Comfortable in a fast paced, hands‑on environment Cares deeply about the patient and client experience Works well as part of a team and communicates clearly Motivated to keep learning and developing clinically Base salary of $130,000 to $145,000 plus production bonus with no negative accrual Relocation assistance available Generous CE allowance plus paid licenses and dues 401(k) with company match Health, dental, and vision insurance Student loan repayment Paid time off and holidays Mental health resources and support And more! #J-18808-Ljbffr