Associate Veterinarian – Future Medical Director & Partner

Location: Belton, MO

Department: Veterinary Doctors

Associate Veterinarian – Future Medical Director & Partner

• Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year + Pro-Sal
• Sign-on Bonus: Available
• Location: 1308 N Scott Ave, Belton, MO 64012                                                       

Belton Animal Clinic & Exotic Care Center is hiring a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join a busy, well-established general practice with a highly unique exotics caseload and a clearly defined path to future Medical Director leadership and hospital partnership. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside a nationally recognized, board-certified exotics specialist while providing high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care to a caseload consisting of approximately 80% canine and feline patients and 20% exotics, including amphibians, ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, reptiles, and other small mammal exotics. We are seeking a veterinarian who is interested not only in practicing excellent medicine, but also in growing into long-term leadership and ownership of the hospital.

What to Expect

• A schedule that respects your time. We offer a full-time 4-day work week. Hospital hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, and Saturday, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM. The last appointment of the day is scheduled at 5:30 PM. There are no on-call responsibilities, and the hospital is closed on Sundays and major holidays. We are open to flexibility with the 4th workday, though the current scheduling priority for the hospital includes Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday.
• A 2-to-1 staff to doctor ratio. You will have the support—and respect—you need to be excellent for our patients. You will be joining a 1-doctor practice supported by a dedicated team of technicians, assistants, and client service representatives who work closely with the doctors to support patient care, case flow, and daily operations.
• All the benefits you deserve—health, dental, vision, retirement—plus: Continuing Education (CE) allowance, uniform allowance, pet discounts, relocation assistance, Plumb’s/VIN membership, plus we will cover your dues, license fees, and AVMA-PLIT. We also offer a clearly defined and supported path to Medical Director leadership and hospital partnership for a veterinarian interested in long-term growth, influence, and ownership.
• Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays, 15 days of PTO per year, and paid CE days every year.
• Partnership opportunities through Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), where more than 260 partners co-own practices across 185 locations. VPP offers unmatched support in operations, marketing, and finance, allowing you to focus on your passion for veterinary medicine.

Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid veterinary license in the state of Missouri
• No new grads at this time
• 2+ years of general practice experience preferred, with confidence in canine and feline wellness and sick visits, spay and neuter, soft tissue surgery, and core dentistry.
• Prior exotics experience is welcome but not required. Structured mentorship is available, and a willingness to learn and be mentored is expected. 

About Belton Animal Clinic & Exotic Care Center

Belton Animal Clinic & Exotic Care Center has served the Kansas City area since 1950 and is widely recognized as one of the premier destinations in the Midwest for exotic animal care. The hospital is led by our Medical Director who has 30+ years of experience and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Exotic Companion Mammal Medicine, with additional certifications in TCVM palliative and end-of-life care, veterinary medical manipulation, and acupuncture. This role offers the rare opportunity to work directly alongside a board-certified exotics specialist who is highly invested in mentorship, teaching, and developing future veterinary leaders. With our Medical Director planning to transition over the next 2 years, this position is intentionally designed for a veterinarian interested in a clear path to Medical Director leadership and hospital partnership.

The hospital operates out of a large, well-established facility with 8 exam rooms, a fully equipped surgical suite, treatment and ICU areas, and dedicated spaces for feline, euthanasia, and quarantine appointments. The practice is well equipped with digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, IDEXX and Zoetis in-house laboratories, and modern client communication and documentation tools. Belton is part of the Kansas City metro area and offers an affordable cost of living, short commutes, and access to highly regarded communities such as Lee’s Summit, Overland Park, and Leawood. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian seeking advanced mentorship in exotic medicine while building a long-term future in leadership and ownership.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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