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Veterinarian - Columbia, MO

VeterinarianFull-Time
Posted 52m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time small animal general practice veterinarian. Flexible schedule, mentorship available. Columbia, MO.

Join Horton Animal Hospital-Northeast as a Associate Veterinarian – Supportive Team, Flexible Schedule in Columbia, Missouri, United States. Who we are: Are you looking for a supportive team, a friendly community, and a hospital that values your growth and well-being? Horton Animal Hospital Northeast has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team!

Benefits & Compensation

  • Malpractice insurance covered.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid licensure, dues, and professional liability coverage
  • Continuing education allowance and PTO
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Horton Animal Hospital-Northeast as a Associate Veterinarian – Supportive Team, Flexible Schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets within a collaborative hospital environment. Engage in team consultations and maintain a positive, supportive culture while delivering individualized patient care.

Requirements

The position is open to both new graduates seeking mentorship and experienced veterinarians. Candidates must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSurgeryDentistryUltrasoundEchocardiogramsFAST scansPatient careCollaborationCommunicationMentorship

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 86% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.

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About Horton Animal Hospital-Northeast

Veterinary Services

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid licensure, dues, and professional liability coverage
Continuing education allowance and PTO
Paid vacation and parental leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)