Veterinarian Jobs in Kansas

Veterinarian jobs in Kansas are in consistent demand, concentrated in companion animal and large animal practice, equine medicine, and food safety inspection across a state with deep agricultural roots. Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka are the primary hiring centers, with established employers like Banfield Pet Hospital, Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center, and the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service maintaining ongoing openings. The most sought-after specialties include large animal and food animal medicine, emergency and critical care, and diagnostic pathology. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles35
Top employerVetco
Top cityOverland Park, KS
Cities hiring20
Work type100% On-site
Top industryAnimal Care

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Veterinarian | Multi-site Full time
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Veterinarian | Multi-site Full time
NVA
Andover, Kansas
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Customer Support
10,000+

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Town and Country Equine and Pet Hospital
Veterinarian
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Veterinarian
Town and Country Equine and Pet Hospital
Louisburg, Kansas
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$90k - $150k/yr
On-Site
Doctoral degree

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Vetco
Vetco Relief Veterinarian
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Vetco Relief Veterinarian
Vetco
Lawrence, Kansas
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
10,000+

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Veterinarian
Pet Care and Surgery Center
Pittsburg, Kansas
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$105k - $120k/yr
On-Site

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Vetco
Vetco Relief Veterinarian
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Vetco Relief Veterinarian
Vetco
Olathe, Kansas
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
10,000+

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Veterinarian Jobs by City in Kansas

Where Kansas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Overland Park
6 jobs
Wichita
5 jobs
Lawrence
3 jobs
Derby
2 jobs
Olathe
2 jobs
Topeka
2 jobs
Manhattan
2 jobs
Lenexa
1 job
Andover
1 job

Veterinarian Job Market in Kansas

A snapshot from current Kansas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Vetco
Vetco7 open roles
DESORT STAFFING
DESORT STAFFING4 open roles
Petco
Petco2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Animal Care & Pet Services

What Kansas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in veterinarian jobs across Kansas.

  • Active veterinary license issued or recognized by the Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited college or university
  • Passed North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) or equivalent board exams
  • Experience with large animal or food animal cases preferred for rural and agricultural practice settings
  • Current DEA registration for practices authorized to prescribe controlled substances
  • Strong diagnostic and surgical skills applicable to the employer's primary patient population

Veterinarian Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a veterinarian in Kansas?

To practice as a veterinarian in Kansas you must hold an active license from the Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners. This requires earning a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited program and passing the NAVLE. Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine is the primary in-state pathway. After passing the exam, you apply directly to the Board for licensure before practicing in any clinical or government setting.

How much do veterinarians make in Kansas?

Veterinarians in Kansas earn a median of about $107,080 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $71,200 for the lowest 10% to over $177,110 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire veterinarians in Kansas?

Employers hiring veterinarians in Kansas right now include Vetco, DESORT STAFFING, and Petco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kansas's strong agricultural economy means government agencies like the USDA and large animal clinics affiliated with Kansas State University are among the state's most consistent long-term hirers.

Which Kansas cities have the most veterinarian jobs?

Overland Park, Wichita, and Lawrence account for the most veterinarian openings in Kansas. Wichita and Kansas City draw companion animal and specialty practice demand from large metro populations, while the Manhattan area reflects the concentration of academic, research, and teaching roles tied to Kansas State University's veterinary programs and surrounding agricultural communities.

Are there remote veterinarian jobs in Kansas?

Yes, but they're rare. Clinical veterinary work is inherently hands-on, making fully remote positions uncommon. About 0% of veterinarian openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles tend to be in veterinary consulting, telehealth triage, regulatory review, or food safety compliance rather than direct patient care.

How can I get hired as a veterinarian in Kansas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a small animal associate role at a corporate or independently owned practice in Wichita or Kansas City, where new graduates are regularly considered. Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center offers rotating internship and residency programs that give new DVMs hands-on experience before moving to independent practice. Demonstrating large animal or food animal case exposure during school significantly strengthens applications for the rural and agricultural positions that make up a large share of Kansas openings.

Where can I find and apply to veterinarian jobs in Kansas?

You can find and apply to veterinarian jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings updated regularly. Find roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.

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