Veterinarian Jobs in Kansas

Veterinarians play a pivotal role in the veterinary industry, providing a wide range of services oriented towards the health and welfare of animals. They diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals. Their tasks include performing surgeries, treating wounds, vaccinating against diseases, and prescribing medication. They also offer advice to pet owners on general care, medical conditions, and treatments. Further, they may work in research, teaching, and public health roles, contributing to the development and implementation of animal health policies and regulations.

Veterinarians should have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and must be licensed to practice. They need a strong foundation in biomedical sciences and must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills. They should also have strong communication skills, as they need to explain complex medical conditions and procedures to pet owners. Compassion, patience, and good manual dexterity are also essential qualities for a veterinarian. Before becoming a veterinarian, one might start their career journey as a veterinary assistant or technician, or they may work in roles such as a laboratory animal caretaker or a pet adoption counselor. These roles provide valuable experience in handling animals and understanding their behavior, as well as exposure to the veterinary field.

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Additional Perks of Joining Gentle Care Sign-on Bonus Relocation Assistance Student Loan Assistance Ownership Options in the Future Qualifications Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent...

This small animal practice is looking for a dynamic full time veterinarian to be part of a collaborative and tenured team!...

Westport Animal Clinic

Associate Veterinarian

of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university All experience levels encouraged to apply!...

Lead Veterinarian

  • Wichita, KS
  • 8 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 8 days ago

Requirements Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university Licensure in good standing to practice in which the applicant is applying 3+ years of leadership/management experience...

Associate Veterinarian FLOURISH Program - Prairie Village

  • Prairie Village, KS
  • 8 days ago
  • Prairie Village, KS
  • 8 days ago

As an owner, they lead their own team of associate veterinarians and support staff, and practice high-quality medicine with full medical autonomy....

Part-Time Veterinarian

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 9 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 9 days ago

Education/Experience Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school....

Veterinarian

  • KS
  • 10 days ago
  • KS
  • 10 days ago

Education/Experience Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school....

Associate Equine Veterinarian at Equine Surgery and Medicine

  • Wichita, KS
  • 17 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 17 days ago

Qualifications: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent. Passion for equine medicine, with a commitment to ongoing learning and development....

Veterinary Dermatologist

  • Leawood, KS
  • 19 days ago
  • Leawood, KS
  • 19 days ago

BluePearl in Overland Park, Kansas is seeking a Veterinary Dermatologist to join their team!About BluePearl BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital in Overland Park, KS, located in the heart...

Relief Veterinarian

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 23 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 23 days ago

Position Overview: As a Relief Veterinarian, you will provide preventative veterinary care for dogs and cats....

DVM Student Externship

  • Lawrence, KS
  • 26 days ago
  • Lawrence, KS
  • 26 days ago

Company Description Gentle Care Animal Hospital is a longstanding, well-established, fast paced, AAHA accredited hospital located in Lawrence, Kansas. We offer comprehensive veterinary care for...

Associate Veterinarian

  • Lawrence, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lawrence, KS
  • 30+ days ago

Additional Perks of Joining Gentle Care Sign-on Bonus Relocation Assistance Student Loan Assistance Ownership Options in the Future Qualifications Qualifications Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)...

Veterinarian

  • Liberty, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Liberty, KS
  • 30+ days ago

Locum Veterinarian - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Kansas City Liberty, Independence, Ward Parkway and Tiffany Springs. Hourly rates starting at $125/hour!...

Relief Veterinarian

  • Stilwell, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stilwell, KS
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary The Relief (Clinical) Veterinarian is a flexible schedule based on scope of work up to full-time....

Veterinarian

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 30+ days ago

Education/Experience Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school....

Demographic Data for Kansas

Moving to Kansas? Find some basic demographic data about Kansas below.


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Salary for Veterinarian Jobs in Kansas

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireVeterinary research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Veterinarian positions.



Highest Education Level

Veterinarians in Kansas offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
33.4%
Bachelor's Degree
25.4%
High School or GED
15.0%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.7%
Master's Degree
5.1%
Some College
1.5%
Some High School
1.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinarians in Kansas
1-2 years
25.8%
None
19.4%
4-6 years
16.6%
Less than 1 year
10.0%
2-4 years
9.5%
10+ years
8.2%
6-8 years
7.1%
8-10 years
3.4%


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