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
oSalary may be negotiable based on experience, surgical caseload history, and ability to
perform advanced soft-tissue and orthopedic procedures
•Schedule:
oClinical hours: Friday through Sunday 8:00am - 5:00pm
•Benefits (per organizational policies):
oHealth insurance
o40 hours of paid time off (PTO) per year
oProfessional liability coverage
oSupport for licensure and continuing education (CE)oMission-driven, collaborative rescue and veterinary team environment
Key Responsibilities
•Perform high-quality surgical care for VRC partner animals, including:
oHigh-volume spay/neuter
oAdvanced soft-tissue procedures, such as mass removals and mastectomies,
gastrointestinal foreign body surgeries, cystotomies, splenectomies, aural hematoma
repairs, cherry eye repairs, and enucleations
oDental procedures, including extractions
oSelected 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:
oCase review and follow-up planning
oPopulation-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