Southwest Animal Hospital in Jefferson City, MO, is where you can truly do your best work alongside dedicated teammates committed to excellent patient care. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of veterinary excellence, ensuring that you have the protocols and support necessary to practice high-quality medicine. This commitment to quality is reflected in our outstanding 4.8-star Google rating, showing the community’s deep trust in our services. If you are looking for a place where your skills are valued and your professional growth is prioritized, this is your opportunity. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive network that invests directly in the success of its teammates. We believe in providing robust opportunities for professional advancement, ensuring you have the resources to achieve your career goals, whether that involves pursuing leadership opportunities or becoming a credentialed technician. You will benefit from strong organizational support structures designed to reduce workflow friction, allowing you to focus completely on patient care. This environment is built for you to succeed, supported by teammates who are just as committed to learning as you are. The quality of medicine practiced at Southwest Animal Hospital centers around our comprehensive small animal and urgent care services. As an AAHA-accredited facility, you are guaranteed to be working with equipment and protocols that meet rigorous standards. For complex cases, you will have the unique advantage of internal access to specialty consultations within our network, allowing you to provide comprehensive, nuanced treatment plans without delay. We empower our teammates to continually expand their medical knowledge and utilize the best diagnostic and therapeutic tools available to treat every patient with exceptional care. Jefferson City, Missouri, often called "Jeff City," offers a dynamic, yet accessible, lifestyle for veterinary professionals. As the capital city, it blends historical charm with modern amenities, providing excellent cultural experiences and outdoor activities centered around the Missouri River. You will find an affordable cost of living and a community that values its local businesses and professional services. This setting provides a perfect balance, allowing you to establish a rewarding career while enjoying a welcoming and manageable pace of life outside of the hospital.

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

Who We're Looking For

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Generous Compensation

Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.

Total Wellbeing

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.

Financial Health

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.

Commitment to Growth

Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.

The Power of a Network

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.

Peace of Mind

Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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