Associate Veterinarian
Compensation
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)460 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Missouri | 84 active | 3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Missouri healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 12% offer loan repayment100 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,282 in the last 30 days | 483 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 |
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