Associate's responsibilities and hours can be flexible, ranging from mostly small animal with  equine and small ruminant work, to mixed animal with full scope of bovine, equine and ruminant cases.  We have up to date haul in facilities for large animal work which allow us to hospitalize patients.  We have a powerfloat, ultrasound, horse stock (stationary and portable), and a hydraulic tilting squeeze chute for foot trimming. We have the tools to ensure success in small animal cases such as gas anesthesia, CR radiography, bloodwork machines, electrocautery, anesthesia monitoring, plus a great support staff. Our equine work consists of lameness, reproductive, dental, castrations and other minor surgeries. We also have a consistent amount of goat and sheep clientele, and our cattle clients range from 1500 cow operations down to many "homesteader" farms, mostly beef herds. 

Our team is phenomenal! We are committed to providing excellent, honest and progressive veterinary care, while delivering a personal and empathetic customer service experience. Everyone on staff is a team player and prioritizes education and hard work, and are passionate in their career field. We have an energetic support staff who are always learning and implementing new ideas to the practice. Emergency technicians are on rotation for doctor support during ERs. The equipment and tools we provide are progressive to support our staff to be successful in their career and professional skills. Family and vacation time are fundamental for good attitudes and we prioritize those for our vets and staff! Offering associates three weeks vacation plus allowances for travel and CEs. Medical benefits, emergency commissions and weekly direct deposit just begin the list of excellent benefits of working for this company!

Join a mixed animal practice in the heart of Ozark's cattle and equine country. You'll have the unique opportunity to travel the most beautiful scenery Missouri has to offer, covering 4 counties of farms and land.  The area is rural and laid-back, but busy in the practice with exciting and bustling caseloads. For the outdoor enthusiast, recreational activities are endless with options like hiking and horseback riding, camping, floating, and splunking. If this description fits you and your desires, please email peters@animalclinicofava.com or call (417) 689-0383 to arrange a working interview!