Position Summary

Our Nestlé Development Center (NDC) in St. Joseph, MO is home to confident, well socialized dogs and cats who help us learn, research, and better understand the well-being of pets and promote the human animal bond. You'll work alongside a team passionate about pet care that ensures our pets have the best quality of care while participating in cutting edge pet food research. Our center is located near the metropolitan area of Kansas City, within 30 minutes of the Kansas City International airport.? St. Joseph is a tight-knit, rural community packed with character, still within commuting distance to the city thus, providing many residential opportunities. 

Why Join Us? 

• Professional development and growth 

• Continuing education opportunities 

• State Licensure Assistance (for the State of MO) 

• Relocation assistance* 

As an Associate Veterinarian, you will help work alongside our team of exceptional doctors and veterinary staff to provide veterinary care to our exclusively canine and feline population. With a focus on continuous learning and professional growth, you'll have the chance to develop and enhance your technical skills during this one-year employment.  

• Assist with necessary veterinary procedures to ensure the health and well-being of care of our pets including routine check-ups, surgeries, dental care, and emergency treatments 

• Perform physical examinations, request, and perform diagnostic tests, determine rule outs and diagnoses, and prescribe treatment 

• Maintain all health records as required by the record retention policy and the Animal Welfare Act 

• Conduct all activity in compliance with generally accepted veterinary practice, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and all required Company policies and procedures 

• Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary work environment 

• Participate in project work with our Nutritional, Trials, and Animal care teams 

 
Requirements 

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree OR will have obtained a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree by May of 2025 

 
Other 

• Experience in a research environment or clinical practice is preferred 

• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds 

The approximate pay for this position is $100,000.00. Please note that the pay provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com).

REQUISITION ID
343021

Requirements 

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree OR will have obtained a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree by May of 2025 

About Nestlé Purina

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

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