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Barry Road Animal Hospital
Kansas City, Missouri

Veterinarian - Kansas City, MO

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Who We Are

Are you a compassionate Veterinarian looking to make a meaningful impact in a well-established, compassionate practice? Barry Road Animal Hospital has proudly been serving the Kansas City community since 1991 and is seeking a dedicated DVM to join our supportive and collaborative team.

Why Choose Us?

We are more than just a veterinary hospital — we are a team that genuinely enjoys working together. Our mission is to enhance the health and wellbeing of pets and the people who care for them by creating a friendly, cooperative work environment that values growth, learning, and work-life balance.

Our Facility

Stand-alone, brightly designed building with 3 exam rooms, a fully equipped surgical suite, and a dedicated treatment area.

Advanced Diagnostics and Treatment Equipment, Including

  • Digital radiography
  • Digital dental radiography (performed on every COHAT)
  • Ultrasound
  • Companion Animal Therapeutic Laser
  • Built for Supportive, Efficient Medicine
  • Collaborate with 2 experienced DVMs who value teamwork and open case discussion
  • Work alongside 3 RVTs in a strong 2.5:1 support staff-to-doctor ratio

Partner with an RVT highly proficient in COHATs who performs full dental radiographs, complete cleanings, and detailed dental charting

Our structure allows doctors to focus on diagnostics, treatment planning, and client communication — not getting buried in technical tasks. With skilled hands supporting you at every step, you can practice high-quality medicine efficiently and confidently.

What You’ll Love About the Role

Whether you're an experienced DVM or a motivated new graduate, we offer the support and structure to help you succeed.

Flexible Scheduling

3–4 days per week (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM) with a consistent weekday schedule with rotating Saturdays (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

  • 30-minute appointment times with flexibility to extend as needed
  • Open to part-time schedules

No After-Hours or On-Call Shifts

Enjoy true work-life balance with no on-call or after-hours responsibilities

Growth & Development

We welcome veterinarians who are interested in growing into a future Chief of Staff role.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience, confidence in foundational surgery and case management, and a desire to influence medical standards and support team development. This position offers the opportunity to combine strong clinical practice with meaningful leadership growth within an established, collaborative hospital.

Learn more about our practice here: barryroadanimalhospital.com

What's in It for You

  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, happiness, and career, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid licensure, dues, and professional liability coverage
  • Continuing education allowance and PTO
  • Paid vacation and parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Be part of a practice that values teamwork, balance, and high-quality medicine. If you're ready to bring your skills and passion to a collaborative Kansas City team, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today to start your next chapter in a supportive, established small animal practice.

Where We Are

Kansas City offers the perfect blend of Midwest charm and city energy. Known for its legendary barbecue, thriving arts and jazz scene, professional sports teams, and beautiful parks, KC provides something for everyone. With a cost of living lower than many metropolitan areas and a welcoming community atmosphere, Kansas City is an ideal place to grow both personally and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality veterinary care including diagnostics, treatment planning, and client communication. Collaborate with a supportive team of DVMs and RVTs to enhance the health and wellbeing of pets.

Requirements

Candidates should be a DVM, ideally with 2+ years of experience and confidence in foundational surgery and case management. Motivation to grow into a leadership role such as Chief of Staff is highly valued.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Missouri?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,392 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)444 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMissouri index 90.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Missouri84 active3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 82% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMissouri healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 12% offer loan repayment100 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,282 in the last 30 days483 the 30 days before (+165%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,392 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Kansas City, MO at Barry Road Animal Hospital a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,392 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs · 7 employers
3
<$140k
4
$140k-160k
1
$160k
1
$185k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 7 employers
Sign-on bonus
100%
CME allowance
82% this job
401k / retirement match
82% this job
Relocation assistance
55%
Loan repayment
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Veterinarian - Medical Director - Relocation Assistance Available

Alliance Animal Health · Rochester, Minnesota, United States

$120k-$220k
#2

Veterinarian - Madera, CA

Vet Cor · Madera, California

$150k-$200k
#3

Veterinarian - Gloversville, NY

$130k-$185k
#4

Veterinarian - Grass Valley, CA

$130k-$160k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 6.1
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends
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About Barry Road Animal Hospital

Veterinary Services
Kansas City, MO

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid licensure, dues, and professional liability coverage
Continuing education allowance and PTO
Paid vacation and parental leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Living in Kansas City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k
Typical market rent
$1,446/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.