Veterinary Surgeon

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 hour 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.

In addition to our standard benefits, we also offer our veterinarians:

• Base salary plus production commission. Base Salary is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The expected annual compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $165,000.
• Commission is accrued every four weeks providing 13 production periods per year.
• Employment with the Animal Medical Center of Mid America is eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.
• The stipend for continuing education expenses is based on the number of years since graduation and does not roll over year to year.
• CE paid time off is based on the number of years out of school and does not roll over year to year. Time off can be used for travel days but is only good for normally
scheduled workdays.
• Missouri Veterinary License, DEA and Missouri Controlled Substance Licenses are paid.
• Liability coverage (AVMA-PLIT).
• Annual Membership - AVMA , GSLVMA , VIN or VetGirl. Other organizations (MVMA or other professional organization of your choice).

About our clinics:

• 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. We dedicate ourselves to providing the best medical care for individual pets and their circumstance.
• We are AAHA accredited and a Fear Free certified practice.
• We invest in technology such as cloud based PACS and medical record keeping.
• We perform the surgical procedures for animals in the care of the HSMO prior to adoption.
• Proceeds from the Animal Medical Center support the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of animals in the care of the HSMO.

Our requirements:

• 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.
• References upon request. Veterinary Surgeon
• 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.
• Maintain composure, direction, and professional demeanor at all times.
• The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members.
• Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets.
• Compassionate team player who can uphold a great reputation with clients.
• A commitment to practicing a high standard of medicine to include spectrum of care as necessary, upholding the veterinary code of ethics.

Desirable:

• Interest and/or training in canine rehabilitation and pain management.
• Interest and/or training in abdominal ultrasound or willingness to take training.