Veterinary Surgeon

Overview

We are seeking a client-focused, full-time veterinary surgeon to provide a wide range of surgical services including soft tissue and orthopedic procedures, as well as take outpatient appointments as time allows. Our AAHA accredited veterinary hospitals offer digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, therapeutic laser, full-service dentistry with digital dental radiography, and a wide range of soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries. Our Pain Management Centers also offer rehabilitation services.

Our veterinarians enjoy a 40-hour work week, with a consistent schedule. There are no after-hours calls or emergencies, and we are closed on all major holidays. Veterinarians earn generous paid vacation, paid sick time, and five floating holidays per year.

• $120,000 minimum base salary. negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.
• Commission opportunity - our average annual total compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $165,000.
• Hiring bonus of up to $100,000.
• Continuing education expenses and CE paid time off.
• MO Veterinary License, DEA and MO Controlled Substance License paid.
• Liability coverage (AVMA-PLIT).
• Annual membership dues paid for professional organizations.
• Relocation assistance.

• The Federal government offers Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for Federal student loan balances after 10 years of employment in not-for-profit organizations. See Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid for more information.
• You will contribute to our Mission of giving animals in need the second chance they deserve. All revenue from our hospitals is reinvested into our shelters.

• The Animal Medical Center of Mid America is a part of the Humane Society of Missouri who has been providing veterinary services to the public since 1923.
• We are open to the public and have a wide variety of clients and are dedicated to providing the best medical care for pets.
• We are AAHA-accredited and a Fear Free™ certified practice.
• We invest in technology such as cloud based PACS and medical record keeping.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university.
• Surgical residency trained and/or 10 years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of training and experience suitable to our needs.
• DVM licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Missouri or eligible.
• DEA licensure in good standing or eligible.
• Federal Accreditation or eligible.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with primary care veterinarians, associated hospital departments, HSMO teammates and others contacted in the course of work.
• A commitment to practicing a high standard of medicine to include spectrum of care as necessary, upholding the veterinary code of ethics.

• Have an interest and/or training in canine rehabilitation and pain management.
• Are experienced in abdominal ultrasound or willingness to take training.