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General Information

Ref #
30050
Department
Veterinarian
Job Site
Deer Creek Animal Hospital
Date Published
10-24-2025
Pay Class
Full-Time
Base Min.
$ 110000
Base Max.
$ 140000

Description & Requirements

Company Overview
Deer Creek Animal Hospital is recognized for its steadfast commitment to excellence in small animal care. We are proud to be an AAHA-accredited hospital, demonstrating our dedication to upholding the highest standards of veterinary medicine in all we do. This focus on quality is reflected in our outstanding 4.7-star community rating, which shows the immense trust our clients place in us every day. We are looking for passionate new teammates who are ready to join a collaborative and supportive culture where you can do your best work and make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Joining our team means stepping into an environment built for professional growth, regardless of your current career stage. While we are located in Overland Park, we are part of a larger network that emphasizes continuous education and career achievement for all teammates. We provide robust mentorship opportunities and structured programs designed to help you reach your goals, whether that involves becoming a credentialed technician, moving into a leadership role, or specializing your medical skills. Here, you will find the resources and support necessary to ensure you succeed throughout your professional journey.

As an AAHA-accredited small animal hospital, we maintain rigorous standards in patient care, diagnostics, and facility maintenance. To ensure our patients receive the most comprehensive and advanced treatment available, our veterinarians have access to internal specialty consultations across various disciplines. This consultative approach guarantees that you can manage complex cases effectively and continuously expand your medical knowledge base. Our practice focuses squarely on delivering high-quality preventative care and specialized medical treatments that consistently meet the community’s high expectations.

Your next opportunity is located in Overland Park, Kansas, offering a fantastic blend of big-city amenities and classic Midwestern community warmth. As one of the most desirable places to live in the greater Kansas City metro area, Overland Park is known for its exceptional quality of life, excellent school systems, and abundant green spaces. When you are not focusing on patient care, you will find endless opportunities for recreation, dining, and easy access to the vibrant cultural scene and major league sports teams of Kansas City just a short drive away, providing the perfect environment for professional and personal growth.
Job Description

Additional Hospital Information & Who We are Looking For: 

 

• Interest In: Small-animal general practice including wellness exams, preventative care, diagnostics, dental care, soft-tissue and advanced surgical opportunities such as advanced soft tissue and orthopedic surgery (including TPLO), radiology and ultrasound, internal medicine, pain management, vaccinations, microchipping, nutrition counseling, pharmacy services, and urgent care availability within regular hours. Deer Creek also offers boarding, day care, grooming, hospice & euthanasia care for a full patient experience. 

 

• Open to New Graduates or Experienced Veterinarians: This opportunity welcomes both new graduates eager to grow their clinical confidence and experienced veterinarians ready to practice high-quality medicine with autonomy. The Deer Creek team is supportive, collaborative, and values ongoing development. 

 

• Supportive, Experienced Technical Staff: Join a dedicated support team focused on patient care, efficient diagnostics, anesthesia and surgical support, and excellent client communication. This collaborative environment enables veterinarians to focus on medicine and deliver outstanding outcomes for patients and families. 

 

• Layout Specifics: Modern, full-service facility amenities include multiple exam rooms, treatment areas, surgical and dental suites, digital radiology, in-house diagnostics, pharmacy access, and workflows designed to support both routine and urgent patient care efficiently and thoroughly. 

 

• Collaborative Team Environment: A compassionate, patient-focused culture where client education and shared decision-making are core values. The Deer Creek team works together to provide high-quality medical care while creating a calm, welcoming experience for pets and families. 

 

• Patient Mix: A diverse small-animal caseload primarily consisting of dogs and cats, with exposure to internal medicine, surgery, emergency/urgent presentations, dental procedures, and wellness visits offering a rewarding and varied practice experience. 

 

Website: https://www.deercreekvet.com/
Location: 7430 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS 66223 

 

Apply today for immediate consideration!
 

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


For confidential consideration, please send your resume to Katie Shaffer at: katie.shaffer@mvetpartners.com

All applications and conversations are upheld with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

 

Why Overland Park / Greater Kansas City, KS?

Overland Park offers a high quality of life in the heart of the greater Kansas City metro blending suburban comfort with access to vibrant urban amenities. Residents enjoy excellent schools, parks and trails, diverse dining and cultural experiences, and a strong sense of community. With a reasonable cost of living, easy commutes, local festivals, sports, and entertainment options, this area is a rewarding place to both live and practice veterinary medicine.

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.

Responsibilities and Benefits

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.

Generous Compensation

Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.

Total Wellbeing

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.

Financial Health

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.

Commitment to Growth

Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.

The Power of a Network

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.

Peace of Mind

Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

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 missionpethealth.com.

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.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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