Veterinarian- Val Verde Animal Hospital- La Vista NE

Mission Pet Health • La Vista, NE

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Val Verde Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join their growing team in the Greater Omaha, NE area. This position offers a growth opportunity for both new graduates and experienced veterinarians. The practice focuses on small-animal general practice, preventative care, internal medicine, dentistry, surgery, diagnostic workups, senior medicine, pain management, behavioral medicine, and urgent cases. They also see a variety of pocket pets. New graduates will benefit from a structured one-year mentorship program, including a dedicated Clinical Mentor, regular meetings, goal-setting workshops, virtual learning, and soft-skill coaching. They also have access to a 5-day Surgical Mentorship Program and a 2-day Dental Wet Lab. Experienced veterinarians will have the autonomy to practice high-quality medicine with access to a Clinical Tracks Program offering complimentary RACE-approved CE. The hospital is well-equipped with on-site laboratory, radiology, ultrasound, surgical services, dentistry, laser therapy, and a fully stocked pharmacy. Val Verde emphasizes personalized care and client education, building lasting relationships with pet owners. The patient mix includes dogs, cats, and various small mammals and pocket pets.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in small-animal general practice.
• Interest in preventative and wellness care.
• Interest in internal medicine.
• Interest in dentistry.
• Interest in surgery.
• Interest in diagnostic workups.
• Interest in senior medicine.
• Interest in pain management.
• Interest in behavioral medicine.
• Interest in urgent cases.
• Interest in compassionate client communication.
• Experience with pocket pets.
• Desire to gain exposure to medicine beyond traditional dogs and cats.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic workups.
• Provide preventative and wellness care.
• Conduct internal medicine consultations and treatments.
• Perform dentistry procedures.
• Perform surgery.
• Manage senior medicine cases.
• Implement pain management strategies.
• Address behavioral medicine cases.
• Handle urgent and emergency cases.
• Communicate compassionately with clients.
• Educate clients on pet health and treatment options.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets.
• Uphold the highest standards of veterinary medicine.
• Collaborate with a supportive paraprofessional team.
• Contribute to a positive hospital culture.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Monthly production bonus with no negative accrual
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Maternity Leave
• 24/7 TeleDoc access
• 401k with a generous company match
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Short-Term Disability insurance
• Yearly CE allowance
• Paid days off for CE
• Leadership tracks
• Structured mentorship
• Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree