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If you are interested in a veterinary career with us, please view our current openings below!
Why Work and Live in Olathe, KS?
Discover the Charm of Olathe
Nestled in the heart of Johnson County, Olathe, Kansas, offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. As part of the Kansas City metropolitan area, Olathe boasts a vibrant community with an array of opportunities for both personal and professional growth.
A Thriving Community
Olathe is one of the fastest-growing cities in Kansas, known for its family-friendly atmosphere, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community. The city’s commitment to maintaining a high quality of life is evident in its well-maintained parks, recreational facilities, and community events that bring residents together.
Outstanding Education
Families in Olathe benefit from an outstanding education system. The Olathe School District is highly regarded, offering top-tier education from elementary through high school. For those pursuing higher education, nearby universities and colleges provide excellent academic programs and professional development opportunities.
Economic Growth and Job Opportunities
Olathe is home to a diverse economy with a range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and technology. The city’s strategic location within the Kansas City metro area makes it a prime spot for career advancement and business opportunities. Winchester Pet Care is proud to be part of this dynamic and growing economy, offering fulfilling careers for those passionate about animal care.
Quality of Life
Olathe offers a high quality of life with a relatively low cost of living compared to other metropolitan areas. Residents enjoy a variety of housing options, from modern apartments to spacious family homes, all within close proximity to shopping, dining, and entertainment venues. The city’s extensive park system and numerous trails provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities, ensuring a healthy and active lifestyle.
A Welcoming Environment
Olathe prides itself on being a welcoming and inclusive community. New residents often remark on the friendliness of their neighbors and the city’s overall sense of warmth and hospitality. Moving to Olathe means becoming part of a community that values diversity and fosters a spirit of cooperation and mutual support.
Join Winchester Pet Care in Olathe
At Winchester Pet Care, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of pet care and the best working environment for our employees. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a supportive, passionate, and dedicated group of professionals who love what they do. Olathe provides the perfect backdrop for our work, offering a great place to live, work, and play.
Come and experience all that Olathe, Kansas, has to offer. Your new career and lifestyle await at Winchester Pet Care.
Our Current Openings
Managing Veterinarian
You’ll love our practice because we are tight-knit, intimate, and have a small town feel. Winchester Pet Care Center focuses on the ideology of “family first”. We aim to provide high-quality service through our exceptional client education and personalized comprehensive patient care options while fostering the pet/owner relationship. Our goal is for our clients to be well-informed pet owners and to empower owners with the knowledge and skills to provide the best care to their pets. We work with a disabled veterans group as well as partner with well-established rescues in the area.
We are a growing team and would love to add an Managing DVM interested in a great leadership opportunity! Our team is strong, collaborative, and welcoming of anyone looking to bring fresh ideas to take our practice to the next level. We are eager to expand services in dentistry, orthopedic surgery and diagnostic ultrasound and would allow any doctor that joins our team to utilize these skills. Our ideal DVM is also invested in progressive medicine and client education.
We see a very diverse and loyal group of clientele. Many of them have maintained long-standing relationships within the clinic for multiple generations. We emphasize the importance of work life balance and always make sure we are always taking care of our own!
At Winchester Pet Care Center, our mission is to improve the lives of veterinarians by providing you with comprehensive benefits:
- Competitive compensation package
- Management Stipend
- Generous vacation time
- Flexible schedules
- No emergency or overnight on-call duty
- Leadership career path opportunities
- Structured mentorship program
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Voluntary Long Term Disability
- 401(k) and Roth(k) with company match
- CE Allowances
- AVMA dues at state license fees covered
- Relocation assistance available
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.
Veterinarian
The veterinarians and staff of Winchester Pet Care have been working to keep pets healthy and happy since it was founded in 1992. We are a full-service veterinary clinic offering a range of services, including routine vet care, boarding, daycare, and so much more.
Essential Responsibilities
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Benefits Offered
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Relocation assistance available
Pay Range
USD $100,000.00 – USD $120,000.00 /Yr.
Externship
Requirements/Qualifications
Eligibility
Must be currently enrolled in an AVMA Accredited Veterinary School
Must be able to provide student PLIT
Veterinary Technician
The veterinarians and staff of Winchester Pet Care have been working to keep pets healthy and happy since it was founded in 1992. We are a full-service veterinary clinic offering a range of services, including routine vet care, boarding, daycare, and so much more.
Position Purpose
The Veterinary Assistant assists the veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.
Competencies
- Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
- Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
- Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
- Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
- Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
- Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
- Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
- Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
- Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
- Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
- Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
- Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
- Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
- Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Ability to work on weekends as required
- Previous veterinary experience preferred
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
- Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
- Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
- Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
- Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety
Benefits Offered
- Paid time off
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits or accounts
- Bonus incentive
- Flexible work schedules
- Career and professional development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.
Pay Range
USD $18.00 – USD $18.00 /Hr.