Veterinarian Jobs in Missouri

Veterinarians play a pivotal role in the veterinary industry, providing a wide range of services oriented towards the health and welfare of animals. They diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals. Their tasks include performing surgeries, treating wounds, vaccinating against diseases, and prescribing medication. They also offer advice to pet owners on general care, medical conditions, and treatments. Further, they may work in research, teaching, and public health roles, contributing to the development and implementation of animal health policies and regulations.

Veterinarians should have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and must be licensed to practice. They need a strong foundation in biomedical sciences and must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills. They should also have strong communication skills, as they need to explain complex medical conditions and procedures to pet owners. Compassion, patience, and good manual dexterity are also essential qualities for a veterinarian. Before becoming a veterinarian, one might start their career journey as a veterinary assistant or technician, or they may work in roles such as a laboratory animal caretaker or a pet adoption counselor. These roles provide valuable experience in handling animals and understanding their behavior, as well as exposure to the veterinary field.

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Green Summit Animal Clinic

Associate Veterinarian

Job Description We're looking for   full time veterinarians  who are compassionate, team players and strong communicators. We could support  experienced associate veterinarians ....

For over 40 years, this hospital has been delivering top-notch veterinary care to the Kansas City suburbs, including Independence, Raytown, Lees Summit, Blue Springs, and surrounding communities....

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice

Mobile Veterinarian

of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVMS) Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license Able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and up to 100 lbs with assistance Candidates will be subject to a background and...

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice

Part Time Veterinarian

of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVMS) Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license Availability to work some weekends Able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and up to 100 lbs with assistance Candidates...

Wentzville Veterinary Clinic

Associate Veterinarian

As we continue to grow, we are now looking to expand our team with a full-time or part-time veterinarian....

County Animal Hospital

Part Time Veterinarian

Veterinarian to join our dedicated team....

Veterinarian

  • Clayton, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Clayton, MO
  • 4 days ago

Description The veterinarian position will oversee the health of all animals at St. Louis County's animal shelters. This position requires on-call and weekend hours as needed....

Emergency Veterinarian

  • Lees Summit, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Lees Summit, MO
  • 4 days ago

BluePearl in Lees Summit, MO is currently searching for emergency veterinarians to add to our exceptional emergency service....

Relief Emergency Veterinarian

  • Lees Summit, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Lees Summit, MO
  • 4 days ago

Relief Emergency Veterinarian BluePearl Vet, LLC - 2.7 Lees Summit, MO Job Details Part-time Estimated: $99.1K - $125K a year 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental...

Pharmacovigilance Veterinarian

  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 4 days ago

**REQUIREMENTS** + Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree + 3-5 years of private practice experience in a small or mixed-animal practice....

Associate Veterinarian

  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • 5 days ago

Job Description Twin Pines Animal Clinic is looking for a full- or part-time veterinarian to join our small animal practice....

Scientific Communications Veterinarian (Remote)

  • Saint Charles, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO
  • 5 days ago

Job Level: Technical Leadership-T2 Job Description: Scientific Communications Veterinarian Join our creative, supportive team as a ROYAL CANIN Veterinary Diet Scientific Communications Veterinarian....

Remote Work

Hospital Veterinarian II

  • Brentwood, MO
  • 12 days ago
  • Brentwood, MO
  • 12 days ago

Education/Experience Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school....

Staff Veterinarian

  • Sedalia, MO
  • 13 days ago
  • Sedalia, MO
  • 13 days ago

Staff veterinarian will have the assistance of a registered veterinary technician....

Veterinarian

  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • 15 days ago
  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • 15 days ago

A motivated and enthusiastic veterinarian is wanted to join well-established small animal, 3-DVM hospital approximate 2 hours southeast of St. Louis in a great college town....

Demographic Data for Missouri

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Salary for Veterinarian Jobs in Missouri

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireVeterinary research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Veterinarian positions.



Highest Education Level

Veterinarians in Missouri offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
33.4%
Bachelor's Degree
25.3%
High School or GED
15.1%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.8%
Master's Degree
5.1%
Some College
1.5%
Some High School
1.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinarians in Missouri
1-2 years
25.8%
None
19.4%
4-6 years
16.6%
Less than 1 year
10.0%
2-4 years
9.5%
10+ years
8.2%
6-8 years
7.1%
8-10 years
3.4%


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