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Up to $75K in Sign-On Bonuses! - Associate Veterinarian - Barta Animal Hospital
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.
Job Details
Practice:
Dr. Barta opened Barta Animal Hospital in January 1973 in a former automotive repair shop that he had remodeled. He built a new clinic in 1997. Dr. Barta grew his clinic from one doctor and two staff into today’s successful, growing practice.
We are a true mixed animal practice, providing high-quality veterinary services in Southeast Kansas for pets of all sizes.
Position Purpose:
Every Day Brings Something Different.
Associate Veterinarian (Mixed Animal)
Barta Animal Hospital | Independence, Kansas
Up to $75,000 Total Bonus Package
If you became a veterinarian because you love variety, meaningful relationships, and the opportunity to care for everything from family pets to livestock—and even the occasional zoo animal—you'll feel right at home at Barta Animal Hospital.
Since 1973, we've been a trusted part of our community, delivering high-quality mixed animal medicine while building lasting relationships with the families and producers we serve. Our team believes great medicine starts with collaboration, mentorship, and genuinely enjoying the work we do together.
Whether you're in the clinic, out on a farm call, or treating animals from the local free zoo, you'll practice a diverse mix of medicine with the support of experienced doctors and a team that's invested in your success.
Why You'll Love Barta
Diverse mixed animal caseload with no two days alike
Up to $75,000 total bonus package
Outstanding mentorship from experienced mixed animal veterinarians
Opportunities for farm calls, surgery, and interesting medical cases
Modern equipment, including digital radiography, ultrasound, dental radiography, in-house IDEXX diagnostics, and a hydraulic cattle chute
Collaborative team culture built on respect, support, and great medicine
Opportunity to make a real impact in a close-knit community
Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered (see benefits below).
If you're looking for a place where you'll continue learning, build meaningful client relationships, and practice the kind of mixed animal medicine that keeps every day exciting, we'd love to connect.
Essential Responsibilities:
What You'll Do
- Provide high-quality medical and surgical care for small and large animal patients
- Perform wellness exams, diagnostics, treatment planning, dentistry, surgery, and farm calls
- Educate clients on preventive care, treatment options, and herd or companion animal health
- Build lasting relationships with clients while delivering compassionate care throughout every stage of an animal's life
- Collaborate with an experienced veterinary team to provide exceptional patient care
- Participate in a rotating after-hours emergency and on-call schedule
- Maintain accurate medical records and practice in accordance with veterinary regulations and medical standards
Requirements/Qualifications:
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an AVMA-accredited program
- Active Kansas veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
- DEA licensure (or eligibility to obtain)
- Previous mixed animal experience preferred
- Ability to participate in a rotating after-hours ER/on-call schedule
- Strong communication and client relationship skills
- Collaborative, professional, and team-oriented approach to patient care
Benefits Offered:
Perks & Benefits That Support You
- Competitive Compensation – Rewarding your experience and expertise
- Flexible Personal Time Away – Because work-life balance matters
- Bonus Opportunities – Including a generous sign-on package
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) & Roth(k) with Employer Match
- Continuing Education & Licensure Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program & Mental Wellness Resources
- DVM Referral Bonus Program
- Professional Growth & Career Development
Pay Range:
USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.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.
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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