Associate Veterinarian- Gardner Animal Hospital- Gardner KS

Additional Hospital Information & What We Are Looking For:

Associate Veterinarian Opportunity – (AAHA Accredited) | Gardner, KS 

Open to Full-Time or Part-Time Veterinarians – Build the Career (and Schedule) That Fits Your Life

• Interest In: Small-animal general practice in an AAHA-accredited hospital offering a broad range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, and urgent care services. Clinical interests may include preventative care, wellness exams, internal medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, urgent/same-day care, pain management, and client education. The hospital also offers advanced surgical opportunities such as advanced soft tissue, orthopedics, cystotomies, etc. to learn and grow into or get started right away! 

• Experienced Veterinarian Opportunity: We recognize that every veterinarian has different career and lifestyle goals, which is why we're open to discussing full-time or part-time opportunities and creating a schedule that works for both you and our team. Experienced veterinarians will enjoy the autonomy, collaboration, and support to continue growing their clinical interests because learning doesn't stop after graduation. In addition to generous continuing education benefits, you'll have access to our Clinical Tracks Program, offering complimentary RACE-approved CE led by our own board-certified veterinary specialists. Whether your passion is surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, leadership, or another area of veterinary medicine, we'll help you continue developing the skills and interests that matter most to you.

Have a special interest? Let's talk about how we can help make it a larger part of your everyday practice.

• Supportive, Experienced Technical Staff: Work alongside a dedicated support team committed to delivering exceptional patient care and client service. The hospital emphasizes efficiency and teamwork, allowing doctors to focus on medicine while leveraging the skills of a well-trained support staff. 

• Layout & Facility Highlights: Newly renovated! AAHA-accredited, full-service facility equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including in-house laboratory services, digital imaging, surgical and dental services, and advanced care options. The hospital continually invests in technology and medical resources to support excellent patient outcomes. 

• Collaborative Team Environment: Join a team that values communication, compassion, and client trust. Gardner Animal Hospital has built a strong reputation within the community through its commitment to clinical excellence and personalized care, creating an environment where veterinarians can thrive professionally while enjoying genuine teamwork. 

• Patient Mix: A diverse small-animal caseload primarily consisting of dogs and cats, with a healthy mix of wellness care, chronic disease management, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics, urgent care, and advanced services such as orthopedics & advanced soft tissue. The variety of cases provides opportunities for experienced veterinarians to practice comprehensive medicine while pursuing individual clinical interests. 

Website: https://www.gardnerah.com/

Location: 945 E Santa Fe Street, Gardner, KS 66030

Apply today for immediate consideration!

If you're an experienced veterinarian looking for a supportive team, modern medicine, and a hospital with deep community roots, we'd love to connect.

For confidential consideration, please send your resume to Katie Shaffer at: katie.shaffer@mvetpartners.com

All applications and conversations are handled with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

Why Gardner, KS?

Located just southwest of Kansas City, Gardner offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and metropolitan convenience. Residents enjoy a welcoming community, excellent schools, growing neighborhoods, and easy access to the Kansas City metro without the daily hustle and congestion. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate local parks, trails, and recreation opportunities, while nearby Kansas City provides world-class dining, professional sports, concerts, shopping, and entertainment. Gardner is an ideal place for veterinarians seeking a strong quality of life, affordable living, and a community-oriented atmosphere while remaining connected to all the amenities of a major metropolitan area. 

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

Who We're Looking For

• 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.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.