Associate Veterinarian

Atlas Consultancy Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $40,000

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer-paid short-term disability

401(k) with 3.5% employer match

Generous PTO

CE allowance with paid CE days

Paid professional dues and AVMA PLIT

Job summary

Atlas Consultancy Group—an AAHA-accredited, Fear Free, and Cat Friendly small animal hospital near St. Louis, MO—is seeking an Associate Veterinarian. Join a three-doctor team with modern facilities and a supportive culture focused on high-quality medicine and client care.

Choose a 3–4 day work week (8am–6pm) with no weekends or after-hours. A buy-in path to ownership is available, along with a comprehensive benefits package including sign-on up to $40,000 and relocation support.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD from AVMA-accredited college.
• Missouri veterinary license or eligibility.
• New graduates welcome.
• Passionate about Fear Free and low-stress handling.
• Comfort with routine soft tissue surgery and dentistry.
• Collaborative, compassionate, client-focused.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical care to small animals.
• Perform routine soft tissue surgery and dentistry.
• Participate in preventative care, diagnostics, and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with a three-doctor team and support staff.

Skills

Fear Free

Low-stress handling

Soft tissue surgery

Dentistry

Team collaboration

Education

DVM or VMD from AVMA-accredited college

Tools

Digital radiography

In-house laboratory

Job description

A stunning, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital in Cottleville, MO is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its team!

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a modern, progressive practice that pairs high standards of medicine with a genuinely welcoming culture. Located just outside St. Louis in fast-growing St. Charles County, the hospital has built a loyal client following thanks to its personalized care and strong presence in the local community.

As an AAHA-accredited, Fear Free certified, and Cat Friendly hospital, low-stress handling is at the heart of everything the team does. Separate cat and dog areas help keep patients calm, and Fear Free methods are highly encouraged in every appointment.

The caseload is an advanced GP mix spanning wellness and preventive care, diagnostics, dentistry, dermatology, urgent care, home visits, and advanced soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. The state-of-the-art facility is equipped with digital radiography and an in-house laboratory, giving you the tools to practice your best medicine with full clinical autonomy.

You’ll be joining a friendly, welcoming team of three doctors, supported by a caring and well-trained support team. New graduates and experienced clinicians are both encouraged to apply, with ongoing support for your professional interests, whether that’s ultrasound, dentistry, exotics, or rehabilitation.

Choose a full-time or part-time schedule of 3 to 4 days per week, 8am to 6pm, with no weekends, no after-hours, and no on-call. For those thinking long term, a buy-in program offers a clear path to ownership while keeping your clinical freedom.

Key Highlights:

• AAHA-accredited, Fear Free, and Cat Friendly hospital near St. Louis
• Advanced GP caseload, including soft tissue and orthopedic surgery
• Friendly, experienced, and welcoming team of three Veterinarians
• High-functioning team of technicians and support staff
• Advanced technology and equipment to practice high-quality medicine
• Separate cat and dog areas for low-stress visits
• 3 to 4 day week with no weekends, after-hours, or on-call
• Comprehensive benefits package with up to $40,000 sign-on bonus

About You:

• DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college
• Hold or be eligible for a Missouri veterinary license
• New graduates and experienced veterinarians welcome
• Passionate about Fear Free and low-stress handling
• Ideally you will be comfortable with routine soft tissue surgery and dentistry
• Collaborative, compassionate, and client-focused
• Base salary $130,000 to $140,000
• Production bonus with no negative accrual
• Sign-on bonus up to $40,000
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• 401(k) with 3.5% employer match
• Generous PTO
• CE allowance with dedicated paid CE days
• Paid professional dues, license fees, and AVMA PLIT
• And more!