Associate Veterinarian- Gladstone Animal Clinic- Kansas City MO

Additional Hospital Information & Who We are Looking For: 

• Interest In: Small-animal general practice in an AAHA-accredited, progressive, full-service veterinary hospital with a strong emphasis on offering exotic companion animal medicine and advanced medical services. We are seeking a veterinarian interested in practicing high-quality medicine with dogs and cats, while having the opportunity to care for rabbits, pocket pets, and other exotic companion animals (optional). Whether you already have experience with exotics or are eager to expand your knowledge in this area, our team welcomes veterinarians with an interest in diversified medicine. Clinical interests may include wellness and preventative care, diagnostics, dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, internal medicine, urgent/same-day care, and client education. The hospital also offers several unique and advanced services, including cardiology, laser therapy, ophthalmology, and orthopedic services, providing excellent opportunities for doctors who enjoy complex cases and continuing to grow their clinical skills. With a diverse caseload and broad scope of medicine, veterinarians have the opportunity to develop and pursue their individual interests while practicing exceptional patient care.

• Open to New Graduates or Experienced Veterinarians: We welcome both new graduates and experienced veterinarians to join our collaborative team. New graduates will benefit from a supportive environment and our well-developed, structured one-year mentorship program, designed to provide clinical guidance, confidence-building, and individualized support throughout your first year in practice. Experienced veterinarians will enjoy autonomy, a diverse caseload, and opportunities to continue developing their clinical interests.

• Supportive, Experienced Technical Staff: Practice alongside a compassionate, knowledgeable support team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and client service. The hospital values teamwork and efficiency, allowing doctors to focus on practicing high-quality medicine while leveraging the skills of an experienced support staff. 

• Layout & Facility Highlights: As an AAHA-accredited hospital, Gladstone Animal Clinic maintains the highest standards in patient care, surgery, anesthesiology, diagnostics, and client service. The hospital is equipped with an in-house laboratory, diagnostic imaging, surgical and dental capabilities, and modern equipment designed to support efficient workflows and excellent patient outcomes. 

• Collaborative Team Environment: Gladstone Animal Clinic has proudly served the Kansas City Northland since the 1960s and has built a longstanding reputation for compassionate care, progressive medicine, and strong community relationships. The team values communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement, creating an environment where veterinarians can thrive both professionally and personally. 

• Patient Mix: A diverse small-animal caseload primarily consisting of dogs and cats, with opportunities to see urgent and same-day appointments. The hospital is also comfortable treating select pocket pets, exotics, and small mammals, adding variety for veterinarians who enjoy a broader scope of companion animal medicine. Seeing exotics is not a requirement, but if you have the interest we’d be happy to continually enhance your interests! 

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Location: 7915 N Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, MO 64118

Apply today for immediate consideration!

If you have the drive, passion, and medical skills we're looking for, we'd love to meet you.

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Why Gladstone / North Kansas City, MO?

Located just minutes north of downtown Kansas City, Gladstone offers the perfect blend of suburban comfort and metropolitan convenience. Residents enjoy affordable living, family-friendly neighborhoods, excellent schools, and quick access to everything the Kansas City metro has to offer.

Whether you're cheering on the Chiefs or Royals, exploring the city's renowned barbecue scene, enjoying concerts and live entertainment, or taking advantage of the area's extensive parks and trail systems, the Northland provides an exceptional quality of life. With short commute times, a strong sense of community, and endless opportunities for recreation and entertainment, Gladstone is an ideal place to build both your veterinary career and your life outside of work.

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

Who We're Looking For

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at .

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.