Join us in Central Missouri! Elevate your veterinary career with a leadership position that offers a constant variety of cases in a cutting-edge hospital with a supportive, skilled team and enjoy the opportunity of a sign-on bonus of $50,000. If you’re a dedicated veterinarian seeking an exciting and rewarding opportunity, we’re the perfect fit for you!

Horton Animal Hospital Discovery is ready to bring aboard a talented Chief of Staff Veterinarian to our collaborative team of veterinarians! Our hospital is a busy, full-service general and emergency service practice that provides veterinary care for small animals. Located in Columbia, MO we proudly serve the Central Missouri area. This is a great chance for an experienced veterinarian who is passionate about emergency medicine and leading a strong team of doctors!

About Us

Horton Animal Hospital Discovery is well-equipped with all the latest equipment including an in-house ultrasound with Oncura support, in-house IDEXX lab with reference labs and quick pick up with the University of Missouri VMDL, surgical laser, many unique instruments for orthopedic procedures, and more! Our Veterinarians are given the freedom to practice medicine their way and are fully supported.

At Horton Animal Hospital Discovery, the COS is responsible for driving the medicine of the hospital and receives full support from our internal veterinary leadership team, corporate departments, a seasoned operations manager, and best of all, two talented hospital managers that assist with the day-to-day business needs. We offer an impeccable comp package and additional bonuses! Our collaborative team is prepared to support you in your new role and get the ball rolling!

Our Community

Columbia, Missouri offers a wide range of local amenities like intimate concert venues, art and music festivals, beautiful parks, and excellent restaurants. It is a great place to live, work and plant deep family roots. There are miles of trails for biking and hiking and the Lake of the Ozarks is close by. The metro areas of Kansas City and St. Louis are only two hours away with large airports, major league sports, and world-class arts and entertainment events. Columbia and the surrounding areas support many colleges as well as the University of Missouri, which provides a diverse, academically-oriented population that values excellent care for their pets.

What We Offer

• Competitive Benefits
• Superior Compensation Package
• Several Bonus Opportunities
• CE (40 paid hours + $2,500 allowance)
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Growth Opportunities

Benefits include bonuses, competitive salary, medical benefits (including health dental and vision) 401(k), employee assistance program (EAP), CE allowance, PTO, licensing dues, liability coverage, and so much more.

We would love to tell you more! Get in touch by applying today or emailing your resume to sallythompson@vetcor.com!