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Veterinarian
Overview
As a veterinarian at Heartland Veterinary Partners, you will provide quality care to patients and empathetic service to clients. You will partner with other veterinarians, technicians, and client service representatives to operate as an efficient and productive team.
Success in this role takes a collaborative mindset while operating as an independent branch of Heartland. This is an opportunity to expand your skillset while using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills and passion for patient care to build a productive and rewarding career.
When you join us, you will make a real difference in the lives of our patients and clients. You will also become a valued member of our team and contribute to the success of our practice.
Success Profile
We’re looking for passionate vets with the following traits:
- Adaptable
- Compassionate
- Communicator
- Critical Thinker
- Collaborative
- Empathetic
Culture
At Heartland Veterinary Partners, we believe that prioritizing care for veterinarians enables them to prioritize care for their patients. We offer several benefits and support programs to help veterinarians succeed, including:
Mentorship
We provide access to experienced mentors who can help our partners hone their craft and develop their skills, regardless of where they are in their career journey.
Choose Your Setting
We have practices in many states across the country with diverse settings and focuses, so our veterinarians can choose the environment that is best for them.
Work-Life Balance
We understand that our veterinarians have lives outside of the practice, and we are committed to helping them achieve balance.
Authentic Autonomy
Each practice is led locally, and we empower our teams to make all the clinical and inventory decisions to best meet the needs of the community they serve.
Support When it Matters Most
We support our veterinarians at every stage of their careers, from new graduates to experienced practitioners.
Job Details
Oakbrook Animal Hospital is proud to serve as a source for preventative care, medical treatment, and surgery that Johnson County and Gardner area pet owners have come to trust and rely on. Our multi-doctor practice has been serving our patients since 1993.
More about the Role:Veterinarian | Oakbrook Animal Hospital | Gardner, KS
Where Quality Medicine Meets Compassionate Care
Since 1993, Oakbrook Animal Hospital has been a trusted name in veterinary care for the pets and people of Johnson County and the Gardner area. As a multi-doctor, full-service practice, we’re proud to provide exceptional preventative care, diagnostics, surgery, and wellness guidance—all while honoring the incredible bond between pets and their people.
We’re currently searching for a Veterinarian to join our passionate, experienced, and tight-knit team. Whether you’re a seasoned DVM or a recent graduate eager to launch your career, Oakbrook is a place where you’ll feel supported, valued, and inspired.
Meet Our Medical Team
Led by Dr. Tom Buckley, who founded the practice over three decades ago, our veterinary team brings a wide range of expertise and interests to the table:
Dr. Buckley has special interests in ophthalmology, pain management, and surgery.
Dr. Larry Garten has been a fixture of the clinic since 2002, known for his clinical excellence and compassionate client communication.
Dr. Hillary Henslee, who joined in 2019, brings a special passion for cardiology and dentistry.
Dr. Eden Logan, the newest member of our team since 2022, focuses on surgery, nutrition, and dentistry.
Together, we collaborate, mentor, and continually elevate each other—because great care comes from great teamwork.
Essential Responsibilities:What You’ll Do
Perform thorough exams and diagnostics to assess pet health
Interpret lab results and operate diagnostic equipment
Provide thoughtful treatment plans and client education
Conduct routine and advanced surgical procedures
Prescribe medications and treatment protocols
Support pet owners through end-of-life decisions with compassion
Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
Uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance
What We’re Looking For
DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited institution
Licensed (or eligible) to practice in Kansas
DEA/BNDD eligibility
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A collaborative spirit and client-first mindset
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs (and more with assistance when needed)
Why Oakbrook?
We believe in caring for you the way we care for our patients. Here’s what we offer:
Competitive Compensation – salary negotiable based on experience
Unlimited Personal Time Away – because rest matters
Production Bonuses – rewarding great work
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) & Roth(k) with employer match
Licensure & CE Reimbursement
Flexible Schedules – full or part-time options available
Professional Growth – mentorship and career development paths
Relocation Assistance
DVM Referral Bonus Program
Mental Health & Wellness Resources
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you’re looking for a collaborative, supportive, and client-focused environment where you can grow your skills and make a difference, Oakbrook might be the perfect fit.
Let’s chat! We’d love to welcome you to the Oakbrook family.
Career Path
New Graduate
This is your first veterinary role after school. You’re getting your feet wet and putting that education to work gaining the experience you need to become the vet you know you can be.
Clinically Confident
You’ve been here a while and have your feet under you. You still have plenty of learning and growing to do, but you’re well on your way.
Learning to Lead
Thanks to your experience and dedication, you’ve earned the trust and respect of your community and established yourself as an example for other vets to follow.
“I love working at a Heartland-owned practice. They let us be ourselves with the support of a corporation. My relationship with our regional director is genuine and supportive. It’s obvious anytime company leadership addresses the practices that they genuinely care about our wellbeing and make decisions with our best interests in mind. We are extremely lucky to work for a company this down to earth.”
- Dr. Alexandra Carter, Managing DVM
Rewards
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Generous Vacation Time
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Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits
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Flexible Scheduling
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401(k) and Roth(k) with match
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Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
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Relocation Assistance
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