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Horton Animal Hospital Discovery in Columbia, Missouri is looking to add an associate veterinarian to our team. Our facility is a 24 hour emergency hospital that offers digital dental radiography and a dental suite, in house ultrasound with Oncura support providing abdominal ultrasounds and echocardiograms, a therapeutic laser, Idexx in house lab, CR in house radiography, and surgical monitors at each anesthesia area. We are seeking a doctor with strong clinical knowledge, a driven personality, some surgical experience, excellent people skills, and a good sense of humor.  We consider our coworkers as part of our fun extended family. Our six-doctor team has a large support staff that has an amazing synergy and can best be described as dynamic yet well-rounded. We are a proud member of our community and partner with Columbia Second Chance and the Central Missouri Humane Society.  We have won Best Veterinary Hospital by Columbia Magazine's Best of Columbia contest several times! 

This full-time position would be a great fit for a new grad or an experienced vet. Our veterinarians are excited to share their knowledge through clinical and surgical mentorship. We offer flexible schedules, competitive compensation, and great benefits to help our staff manage a happy work-life balance.

Columbia, Missouri offers a wide range of local amenities from concert venues to 5-star local restaurants. It is a great place to live, work and plant deep family roots. We have miles of trails for biking and hiking and are close to the Lake of the Ozarks. Nestled two hours between Kansas City and St. Louis, our city supports several colleges as well as the University of Missouri Vet School which encourages a strong academic population, a high standard of care of our pets, and big sporting events. 

We offer competitive salary, medical benefits (including health, dental and vision), 401(k), employee assistance program (EAP), CE allowance, vacation, dues, liability coverage, mentorship and so much more.

Apply now!