Weekend Specialty Surgical Veterinarian

Location

Kansas City, Missouri (serving the Kansas City metro and surrounding areas; services may be

provided at fixed facilities and via a licensed mobile RV clinic)

Position Overview

Always & Furever (A&F) is seeking an experienced Weekend Specialty Surgical Veterinarian to

provide high-quality surgical and medical care to rescue partners and, as capacity allows, the

broader community through its one-of-a-kind Veterinary Rescue Collaboration (VRC) program.

The VRC is a structured, invitation-only program that provides dedicated surgical and medical

capacity to rescue partners through a tiered monthly retainer model. The program emphasizes

high-impact care for shelter and rescue animals, including high-volume spay/neuter, and advanced

soft-tissue and orthopedic procedures. The VRC is actively growing, and as new rescue partners

are added, there is opportunity for expanded responsibilities and hours over time for the right

candidate.

Clinical services are delivered at fixed facilities and, at times, through a licensed mobile RV clinic

serving partner locations within the Kansas City metro and surrounding areas.

This role is designed for an experienced practitioner who can work independently without onsite

collegial support, with established protocols and remote backup available as needed. The position

is benefits-eligible and offers a predictable daytime weekend schedule with no mandatory

overnight ER shifts.

We are committed to building a sustainable, practitioner-first environment with competent

support staff, modern equipment, clear protocols, and a culture that respects the boundaries

of this role — because a well-supported veterinarian delivers the best outcomes for the

animals and partners we serve.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Medical Director.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary: $75,000 per year

o Salary may be negotiable based on experience, surgical caseload history, and ability to

perform advanced soft-tissue and orthopedic procedures

• Schedule:

o Clinical hours: Friday through Sunday 8:00am - 5:00pm 

• Benefits (per organizational policies):

o Health insurance

o 40 hours of paid time off (PTO) per year

o Professional liability coverage

o Support for licensure and continuing education (CE)o Mission-driven, collaborative rescue and veterinary team environment

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality surgical care for VRC partner animals, including:

o High-volume spay/neuter

o Advanced soft-tissue procedures, such as mass removals and mastectomies,

gastrointestinal foreign body surgeries, cystotomies, splenectomies, aural hematoma

repairs, cherry eye repairs, and enucleations

o Dental procedures, including extractions

o Selected orthopedic procedures appropriate to a rescue or shelter setting, such as basic

fracture stabilization, limb amputations, patellar luxation repair, and femoral head and

neck ostectomy, with more complex cases referred to orthopedic or specialty centers as

indicated

• Provide medical examinations, diagnostics, and treatment planning for rescue animals within

the VRC program, consistent with established protocols and resource considerations

• Deliver care at fixed clinic locations and, when indicated, within a mobile RV clinic setting,

maintaining appropriate standards of sterility, safety, and workflow in both environments

• Work efficiently and safely in a largely independent weekend environment, following VRC

standards of care and clinical guidelines

• Complete accurate, timely medical records, including operative reports, discharge

instructions, and communication with partner organizations

• Collaborate with Medical Director on:

o Case review and follow-up planning

o Population-level health strategies and programmatic decisions related to animal welfare

• Participate in limited, pre-agreed after-hours involvement (e.g., triage input or program-

related communication outside weekend clinic hours), with clear expectations and

boundaries

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from an accredited institution

• Current license (or eligibility for licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in Kansas and

Missouri, as required for program locations

• Current (or willingness to obtain) USDA accreditation

• Experience in high-volume spay/neuter and advanced soft-tissue surgery

• Experience performing selected orthopedic procedures in dogs and/or cats (e.g., basic

fracture stabilization, patellar luxation stabilization, femoral head and neck ostectomy), with

appropriate case selection and postoperative management

• Prior shelter, rescue, or high-volume clinical experience preferred, not required.• Demonstrated ability to work independently and confidently in a surgical and medical setting

without onsite collegial backup, while collaborating effectively with leadership and staff

• Commitment to mission-driven, welfare-focused care for animals and to respectful, trauma-

informed interactions with clients, partners, and team members

• Excellent communication skills and comfort with written and electronic tools for case

management and protocol implementation

• Comfort working in both fixed-facility and mobile clinical environments, including RV-

based surgery or clinic setups

Ideal Candidate

• Thrives in a structured yet dynamic weekend environment with a consistent schedule

• Enjoys surgery and problem-solving in a resource-conscious, rescue-oriented setting and is

energized by a mix of routine, advanced soft-tissue, and selected orthopedic procedures

• Practices spectrum-of-care medicine utilizing best practices to provide both preventative care

and illness workup Values a role that blends hands-on clinical work with program-level

impact through protocols, case review, and collaboration with partner organizations

• Is comfortable taking ownership of weekend clinical decision-making within a clear

framework of VRC protocols and organizational support

• Is motivated by a growing program and excited by the opportunity to expand their role as the

VRC scales