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Veterinarian – General Practice – Independence, Missouri
Three Trails Animal Hospital
📍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:
- Compensation: $100,000–$150,000+ earning potential (ProSal), no negative accrual
- Sign-on Bonus: Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance available
- Schedule: Enjoy a consistent 4-day work week (8:00am – 6:00pm) with rotating Saturdays, no on-call responsibilities, 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 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
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