Veterinarian

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long‑standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven. Position Summary Our Nestlé Development Center (NDC) in St. Joseph, MO is home to confident, well socialized dogs and cats who help us learn, research, and better understand the well‑being of pets and promote the human animal bond. You'll work alongside a team passionate about pet care that ensures our pets have the best quality of care while participating in cutting edge pet food research. Our center is located near the metropolitan area of Kansas City, within 30 minutes of the Kansas City International airport. St. Joseph is a tight‑knit, rural community packed with character, still within commuting distance to the city thus, providing many residential opportunities. Why Join Us? Professional development and growth Continuing education opportunities State Licensure Assistance (for the State of MO) Responsibilities Oversee the comprehensive care of our pets including routine check‑ups, surgeries, dental care, and emergency treatments Closely collaborate with veterinarians and team to provide individual care for our pets. Develop treatment plans to address a variety of health issues, from common ailments to complex medical conditions Ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Act Participate in nutritional research protocols, including conducting clinical trials and collecting data to support our research initiatives Provide training and guidance to veterinary staff and pet care personnel to promote best practices in animal care and ensure a high standard of clinic operations Requirements Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM) Valid veterinary license for the State of Missouri or the ability to obtain the license 3+ years of professional clinical veterinary experience with feline and/or canine patients 1+ years of experience in conducting veterinary surgeries 1+ years of experience in veterinary dentistry Other Preferred Qualifications USDA accreditation is preferred 1+ years of experience in a veterinary research environment is preferred Experience with orthopedic and soft‑tissue surgical procedures is preferred Experience performing or interpreting diagnostic ultrasounds is preferred Compensation and Benefits The approximate pay range for this position is $119,000.00 to $150,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: View phone number on click.appcast.io. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr