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O'Brien Veterinary Group
Grandview, Missouri

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

WHO WE ARE:

For over six decades, Grandview Animal Hospital has operated as a full-service, small animal veterinary clinic serving the south Kansas City area.

Our focus is to provide high-quality care while also building lasting relationships—with our clients, patients, and each other. We work closely with local rescue organizations and believe strongly in giving back to the community we serve.

Our practice offers a wide range of services, including:

  • Wellness exams
  • Dental procedures
  • Soft tissue surgeries
  • In-house diagnostics
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Rehabilitation

What Life Is Like at Grandview

We’re proud to have built a workplace culture centered around collaboration, respect, and continuous growth. To support your

Personal and Professional Wellbeing, We Provide

  • Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance
  • Competitive compensation and medical benefits
  • Paid parental leave and generous PTO
  • All professional dues and memberships paid for
  • A generous CE allowance with additional paid time off for CE events

Located less than a half an hour from Kansas City, Grandview is a close-knit, walkable community home to 26,000 residents. With a revitalized Main Street that hosts a variety of local shops and restaurants, you can enjoy a slower pace of life while never being far from big-city amnesties.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: We are looking for someone who is...

  • Compassionate about animal rescue and their rights
  • A strong communicator who works well with both clients and team members
  • Passionate and interested in continued learning and mentorship opportunities

If you're seeking a place where your voice is heard, your work is meaningful, and your growth is supported, we’d love to meet with you.

Responsibilities

  • Provide routine wellness exams and diagnosis
  • Perform medical procedures such as vaccinations, dental procedures, soft tissue surgery, and necessary diagnostics
  • Administer and accurately monitor controlled substances
  • Maintain and complete patient records
  • Serve as mentor to technical support staff
  • Build and establish rapport with the client base, demonstrating exceptional bedside manner and communication while providing clear communication on ongoing home treatment

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an AVMA accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program
  • Licensure in the state of Missouri or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to start
  • Proficiency in medical knowledge and externship experience in surgical procedures
  • Exemplary professionalism and communication skills with both team members and clients
  • Strong decision-making and time-management skills
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and growth

Benefits + Support

  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid Licensure and Dues
  • VIN Membership
  • CE Allowance with additional paid days to end CE events
  • Uniform Allowance
  • And so much more!

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Compassion

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, 76% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Missouri?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)460 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: 76% 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, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

22 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
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

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

  • Includes call
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About O'Brien Veterinary Group

Veterinary Services
Oak Brook, Illinois
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Competitive compensation
Medical benefits
Paid parental leave
Generous PTO
Professional dues and memberships paid
CE allowance with additional paid time off
401K with company match

Living in Grandview

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$214k
Typical market rent
$1,357/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
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), 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.