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Veterinary Practice Partners
Independence, Missouri

Veterinarian

Veterinarian 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Associate Veterinarian — Flexible Schedule Opportunity

Crysler Animal Hospital (Independence, MO) & AniMed Animal Hospital (Blue Springs, MO)

Crysler & AniMed Animal Hospitals are growing, and we're looking to add a full-time or part-time Veterinarian to our team. Both hospitals are part of the same close-knit, KC-metro team of full-service companion animal general practices. This role is built around flexibility: full-time or part-time, at one location or split across both, on a schedule that works for you.

What to Expect

Compensation: Flexible compensation designed around what matters most to you and your desired schedule, including base salary, hourly, or ProSal options with no negative accrual

Bonus: Sign-on bonus available, commensurate with experience and schedule preference

Schedule: Flexible, full-time or part-time available. Work at one hospital or split time between both hospitals based on your preference. No on-call or after-hours responsibilities.

Locations: Crysler Animal Hospital, 12440 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055 and AniMed Animal Hospital, 1715 SW State Rte 7, Blue Springs, MO 64014

  • Hours of Operation (Crysler): Monday–Friday 7:00am–6:00pm, Saturday 8:00am–12:00pm, closed Sunday
  • Hours of Operation (AniMed): Monday–Friday 8:00am–6:00pm, Saturday 8:00am–12:00pm, closed Sunday

What We Offer

Two growing hospitals, one flexible opportunity. Both Crysler and AniMed have strong reputations and expanding client bases in the Kansas City metro, and we're adding to our DVM team to keep pace with demand. Whether you want a traditional full-time role or a part-time schedule built around your life, we'll shape the position to fit you.

A supportive team environment. Our support staff is dedicated, experienced, and technically skilled, with many team members who have been with us for decades. Their depth of knowledge ensures seamless collaboration, so you can focus on practicing medicine at the highest level.

All the benefits you deserve. We’re committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and long-term success through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% employer match; generous PTO plus paid CE days; annual CE allowance; full coverage of professional dues, licensing fees, DEA registration, AVMA PLIT, and memberships (AVMA, VIN, etc.); AI-powered medical note-taking software; enhanced parental and medical leave benefits; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and discounted pet care for your own pets.

Mentorship & growth. Opportunities to strengthen your skills in surgery, dentistry, or exotics, while pursuing your unique interests through CE and professional development.

Partnership opportunities. Through Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), where more than 200 veterinarians co-own practices across 200 locations, you'll have a pathway to equity and leadership with unmatched operational, marketing, and financial support.

About Crysler Animal Hospital & AniMed

For over 40 years, Crysler Animal Hospital has been a trusted name in the Kansas City metro, serving Independence, Raytown, Lee's Summit, and other surrounding communities. As a full-service hospital, Crysler specializes in companion animal and exotic pet care, from wellness exams and vaccinations to advanced diagnostics and surgery, and is equipped with digital and dental radiography, in-house labs, ultrasound, and CO2 laser.

AniMed Animal Hospital, located in Blue Springs, is Crysler's sister hospital and shares the same commitment to compassionate care and client communication. AniMed has built a loyal client base of its own and is growing right alongside Crysler, creating this joint opportunity to add a doctor who can help both practices continue that growth.

Why Kansas City?

Johnson County, Kansas. Home to the strongest socioeconomic demographics in the state, Johnson County is known for its top-ranked schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and abundant shopping, dining, and recreation — just about a 30-minute commute from Overland Park, KS to Independence, MO.

Lee's Summit, Missouri. Known for strong community growth and excellent schools, Lee's Summit offers family-friendly neighborhoods and thriving downtown amenities — just about a 20-minute commute from Lee's Summit to Independence, MO.

Blue Springs, Missouri. Home to AniMed, Blue Springs offers a close-knit community feel with easy access to the broader Kansas City metro, top-rated schools, and an affordable cost of living.

Together, these communities highlight the balance of professional opportunity and personal lifestyle that make the Kansas City area an exceptional place to live and build your veterinary career.

Who We're Looking For: We're seeking a veterinarian who enjoys both the medical and surgical sides of practice, with confidence in general procedures such as spay, neuter, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery.

Because this role is built around flexibility, we welcome candidates across a range of experience levels and schedule needs, from a doctor seeking a traditional full-time role to one looking for a part-time schedule that fits around other commitments.

Strong communication skills, a compassionate approach with clients, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues are essential.

Requirements

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college
  • Active Missouri veterinary license in good standing (or ability to obtain)
  • Current DEA and MO BNDD License (or ability to obtain)
  • Openness to a flexible schedule (full-time or part-time) across one or both hospital locations

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

Key Responsibilities

Provide full-service companion animal and exotic pet care, including wellness exams, vaccinations, and advanced diagnostics. Perform general surgical procedures such as spays, neuters, and dentistry while collaborating with a dedicated support team.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

General Practice MedicineSpay and NeuterCO2 Laser Surgery

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian at Veterinary Practice Partners a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,966 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Veterinary Practice Partners ranks #7 of 12 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 82% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

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).

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Work-life snapshot

8.7/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Veterinary Medicine

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Independence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k
Typical market rent
$1,385/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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

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About Veterinary Practice Partners

Veterinary Services
Centreville, Virginia
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with 3.5% employer match
Generous PTO plus paid CE days
Annual CE allowance
Full coverage of professional dues, licensing fees, DEA registration, AVMA PLIT, and memberships
AI-powered medical note-taking software
Enhanced parental and medical leave benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)