Associate Veterinarian- Willowbend Animal Hospital- Wichita KS

About the Role

Join a practice dedicated to clinical excellence at Willowbend Animal Hospital, a cornerstone of the Wichita community. With a 4.8-star Google rating, the hospital prioritizes high-standard care through advanced services like digital radiology, ultrasound, and innovative stem cell therapy. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values modern technology and personalized patient care, ensuring every pet receives the best medicine possible without shortcuts.

This is an opportunity to build a career (and schedule) that fits your life, with options for full-time or part-time positions. The hospital is equipped to provide everything from routine wellness visits to advanced medical and surgical care, including collaboration with board-certified specialists on complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in lifelong health.
• Practice progressive small-animal general medicine, including preventative care, wellness, internal medicine, advanced diagnostics, dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, pain management, urgent/same-day care, and client education.
• Lead patient care from diagnosis to treatment, upholding the highest standards.
• Educate and empower clients by clearly communicating findings and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a supportive paraprofessional team to contribute to a positive hospital culture.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• Valid state license in good standing to practice.
• Collaborative spirit and dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

Facility & Team

Work alongside a compassionate, highly trained support team that allows doctors to practice efficiently and focus on delivering exceptional medicine. The modern, full-service hospital features:

• Advanced in-house diagnostics and digital radiology.
• Surgical and dental suites, comprehensive treatment areas, and progressive medical technology.
• Advanced services including cardiology, ophthalmology, regenerative medicine, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem cell therapy, laser therapy, and in-network specialist collaboration.

The culture is built around collaboration, integrity, thorough medicine, and mutual respect. Doctors are encouraged to pursue their clinical interests and grow professionally within a supportive, high-functioning team.

Patient Mix

A diverse companion animal caseload primarily consisting of dogs and cats, with a balance of:

• Wellness care.
• Internal medicine.
• Dentistry and surgery.
• Advanced medical workups and diagnostics.
• Urgent care and chronic disease management.

Benefits

• Generous Compensation: Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.
• Total Wellbeing: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, plus maternity leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.
• Financial Health: 401k with a generous company match, long- and short-term disability insurance.
• Commitment to Growth: Yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off, leadership tracks, and structured mentorship.
• Network Support: Access to a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration.
• Peace of Mind: Company-paid professional liability coverage.

Location

Willowbend Animal Hospital is located at 7606 E. 37th Street North, Wichita, KS 67226. Wichita offers an affordable cost of living (12–13% below the national average), a vibrant lifestyle with urban amenities, and a welcoming community. Enjoy scenic river paths, a thriving local arts and restaurant scene, professional sports, and family-friendly neighborhoods with short commute times.