What keeps you going at work each day? Is it the excitement of the variety of patients you see from day to day? Is it getting to take care of and treat your patients from the time of being a cute little fluffball to their senior years? Maybe you love the thrill of figuring out those complex cases and feel satisfaction when your patients respond to treatments. Perhaps you love working with the people that come with our furry and scaly friends. Maybe it's a way for you to enjoy your passion for medicine and animals while paying off your student loans, getting out of financial debt, or establishing a more secure future for yourself and your family. Did we pinpoint how you feel? Oh, and do you all want work life balance and have a 3 day weekend every week? If so, we want to talk to you!

Cornerstone is an AAHA accredited hospital open Monday through Thursday that believes pets are part of the family. We see a variety of companion animal and exotic pets including cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, hedgehogs, and an array of other small pocket pets. Our team is constantly looking for ways to be on the cutting edge of medicine - some of the unique things we do here include stem cell therapy, acupuncture, and physical rehabilitation. 

At Cornerstone, we don't believe in referring unless absolutely necessary. We want to do everything we can to provide quality care to our patients. To provide excellent and advanced medical care to your patients without having to refer them, it is imperative that you have the tools you need. Hospital equipment includes, but is not limited to the following:

• In house laboratory equipment (CBC, chemistries, clotting factors, UA SA)
• Digital radiography and ultrasonography machines
• Dental radiography machine
• Tonopen and butterfly ophthalmoscopes
• Electrocautery equipment
• Photobiomodulation laser
• Electroacupuncture machine
• Stance analyzer
• Underwater treadmill

Daily tasks of our doctors include the following:

• Examination, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in companion animals
• Optional examination, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in exotic animals
• Comprehensive oral examinations and evaluation of dental radiographs 
• Oral surgery and surgical extractions
• Basic elective surgery (spays, neuters, growth removals)
• Other surgical therapy: wound and laceration repairs, esophageal tube placement, enterotomy, gastrotomy, cystotomy, etc.
• Interpretation of abdominal, thoracic, and orthopedic radiographs
• Interpretation of labwork and cytology
• Optional work in ultrasonography
• Ensuring veterinary nurses and assistants are providing hospitalized patients appropriate care 
• Thorough medical charting
• Calling owners with results from pending labwork or other diagnostic tests
• Assistance in leading and training staff members

Qualifications and Skills

• DVM status, license to practice in Missouri, and BNDD license
• 1+ years experience as a DVM 
• Ability to be able to take direction from hospital medical director when needed as well as to take initiative in completing tasks
• Desire to practice best medicine, ability to follow hospital protocols, and a continued thirst to learn
• Willingness to build clientele and be a foundation to grow the hospital
• Eager to be a team player, helping to create a positive culture and allowing the hospital to function to full capacity
• Understanding that while job titles may differ, each member of the team plays an imperative role and is to be respected
• Individual who loves medicine, but is also motivated and wants to learn more about the business side of the veterinary field
• Ability to lift 40 pounds

We are looking for a full time position, but are willing to consider part time. Worried about your children? No problem. We are a family oriented staff and we understand if you need flexibility to take care of your children and be involved in their lives.