Veterinarian - Nevada, MO
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
Nevada Veterinary Clinic founded in 1984, is seeking a dedicated Veterinarian to join our team! Our well-equipped facility offers a diverse caseload, allowing you to provide quality care to a variety of animals, including small animals, large animals, and equines. We're offering up to a $40,000 signing bonus!
Our Clinic Features
- Three exam rooms and a surgical suite
- Two groomers and a large boarding area
- Haul-in facilities with a hydraulic chute and equine stocks
- Large animal ultrasound capabilities and a new small animal ultrasound
- Digital radiography and therapeutic laser treatments
Farm Truck Available for On-site Visits
You’ll enjoy a balanced schedule with one day off during the week and rotating half-day Saturdays, along with emergency call every other week shared among the team.
What We Offer
Our supportive environment includes a strong tech-to-doctor ratio (1:1) and a long-tenured team, including two full-time veterinarians, one Licensed Veterinary Technician, and three technicians. We also have close working relationships with rescue organizations, Mizzou, and local emergency hospitals, along with the opportunity to work with the Nevada Animal Shelter, supporting local rescue animals in need.
What's in It for You
- Competitive compensation + bonus potential
- Up to a $40,000 signing bonus
- Medical benefits (health, dental, and vision)
- Paid dues, licensure, and annual CE allowance
- Liability coverage
- PTO/vacation time
- Matching 401k
- Mentorship
- Growth opportunities
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- And so much more!
Where We Are
Nestled in the heart of the Ozarks, Nevada is a charming small town known for its friendly community and family-oriented atmosphere. With access to outdoor recreational activities, including parks, fishing, and hunting, Nevada offers a great balance of rural living and modern conveniences. The town features excellent schools, affordable housing, and is conveniently located near major highways for easy travel to nearby cities like Kansas City and Joplin.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive veterinary care for small animals, large animals, and equines in a well-equipped clinic setting. Participate in rotating emergency calls and collaborate with a supportive team of technicians and veterinarians.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed veterinarians capable of handling diverse caseloads including farm animals and pets. The role requires a commitment to high-quality patient care and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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, 92% have no call, 92% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $133k (middle half $119k–$153k)37 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Missouri | 82 active | 3,189 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 92% no call · 92% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $40k sign-on | US healthcare professional listings: 40% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,270 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+158%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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From $120kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes call
- Includes weekends
About Vet Cor
Benefits & Perks
Living in Nevada
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $187k
- Median resident rent
- $720/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 14 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.