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Three Trails Animal Hospital
Independence, Missouri

Veterinarian

Veterinarian Above average in Veterinary MedicineNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120K - $140K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job description

Veterinarian – General Practice – Independence, Missouri
Three Trails Animal Hospital [https://www. threetrailsah. com/]
Address: 600 West 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64055

Three Trails Animal Hospital is hiring an Associate Veterinarian to join our
collaborative, well-established team in Independence, MO. Whether you’re an
experienced clinician or a recent graduate, you’ll find a supportive environment
that values growth, teamwork, and delivering exceptional patient care.

What to Expect

* Salary: base salary of $120,000–$140,000 plus production bonus (ProSal), with
no negative accrual
* Bonus: Up to $50,000* 
* Schedule: Enjoy a consistent 4-day workweek (8:00am – 6:00pm) with rotating
Saturdays, no on-call responsibilities, and closed Sundays and all major
holidays. Flexible scheduling options are available to support a healthy
work-life balance.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

* You’re joining a team, not just a practice. Work alongside four full-time
DVMs who bring a wide range of experience and genuinely enjoy collaborating,
sharing cases, and supporting one another’s growth. Whether you're a new
graduate seeking mentorship or an experienced veterinarian, you’ll be
surrounded by approachable, engaged doctors who are invested in your success.
* 5 Full-Time RVTs Dedicated to Your Success. You won’t be doing this alone.
Work alongside five experienced, highly utilized RVTs who allow you to focus
on practicing medicine while they support the rest.
* Mentorship & Professional Development: We welcome veterinarians at all stages
of their careers, including new graduates. Three Trails offers a genuine
mentorship environment led by experienced doctors who are passionate about
teaching. Whether you want to deepen your skills in surgery, dentistry,
exotic medicine, or internal medicine, you'll have the guidance and space to
grow.
* Work-Life Balance: We value a healthy work-life balance for our staff with
flexible schedules.
* A Growing, Well-Respected Hospital: Known for our strong reputation and
community involvement, our well-established and expanding practice provides
the perfect environment to grow your caseload and build lasting relationships
with clients.

Benefits & Perks

* Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
* 401k Retirement Plan with 3.5% employer match
* Generous PTO so you can recharge
* CE Allowance to support your professional development
* Enhanced Parental & Medical Leave (Short-Term Disability)
* Pet Care Discounts for your own animals
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Professional Dues, License Fees & AVMA-PLIT covered in full
* VIN Membership and AI note-taking software covered
* Partnership / Ownership Pathway through Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP)
for those interested in long-term growth

About Us: Located at 600 West 23rd St S in Independence, MO, Three Trails Animal
Hospital is a full-service companion animal hospital committed to comprehensive,
high-quality veterinary care with an emphasis on exceptional client service and
patient outcomes. Our team of four experienced DVMs, all Partners and Co-Owners,
led by Dr. Rick Schrock and Medical Director Dr. Emily Shearhart, is united by a
genuine love for animals and a commitment to the community. Our hospital treats
dogs, cats, and a full range of exotic patients, including rabbits, ferrets,
guinea pigs, rats, mice, pocket pets, and reptiles. You'll join a team of
experienced DVMs with mentorship, staff support, and equipment to help you
thrive from day one.

About the Area – Kansas City, Missouri: Independence, MO is part of the greater
Kansas City metro area, offering an affordable cost of living, short commutes,
and access to some of the region's most desirable communities, including Lee's
Summit, Overland Park, and Blue Springs. You'll enjoy top-rated schools, an
outstanding food and arts scene, and the kind of work-life balance that actually
holds up outside of work.

Our Clinic Resume…Meet Your Three Trails Team.

* Over 300 years of veterinary experience. 67 years of post-secondary education
& 20 Post-Secondary Degrees, including: Associates of Arts, Associates of
Applied Sciences (Veterinary Technology), Bachelor of Science in Poultry,
Wildlife Biology, Fisheries and Wildlife, and Animal Science, Certified
Veterinary Assistant certifications, and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
* Our Pets include: 46 dogs, 19 cats, 2 rats, 3 horses, 20 goats, 27 chickens,
40 tarantulas, 1 scorpion, 2 hissing cockroaches, 2 snakes, 6 lizards, 1
rabbit, 1 turkey, and 1 bull
* We have 33 Children and 10 grandchildren

Our special skills include…Loving and caring for our clients' pets as if they
were our own!

Requirements

* Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited
institution
* Valid veterinary license in the state of Missouri
* A collaborative spirit and genuine investment in patient care and client
education

If you're looking for a role where you can practice excellent medicine, grow at
your own pace, and build a meaningful career in a community that values its
veterinarians, we'd love to meet you. Apply today or reach out directly. New
graduates and experienced DVMs are both encouraged to apply.

At Three Trails, we are proud to foster an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming
environment—for our team, our clients, and our community.

Three Trails Animal Hospital  |  600 West 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64055  | 
(816) 252-5105 | Website: www. threetrailsah. com

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical care for small animals and exotic pets in a collaborative clinical environment. Engage in team-based patient management, client communication, and professional development through mentorship.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Small animal medicineExotic animal medicineClinical collaboration

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $143k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 48 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 73% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian at Three Trails Animal Hospital a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,876 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Veterinary Medicine

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About Three Trails Animal Hospital

Veterinary
Independence, Missouri

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Match
PTO
CE Allowance
Sign-on Bonus
Parental Leave