Associate Veterinarian

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

403(b)

CE allowance

PTO

Paid holidays

Licenses and dues

Long/Short term disability

Relocation assistance

PSLF loan forgiveness

Pet discounts

Uniform allowance

No non-compete

Job summary

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a privately owned small animal hospital in Missouri. The position can be full-time (35 hours/week) or part-time, with flexibility and no minimum hours.

The practice offers digital imaging, in-house lab, ultrasound, dentistry, and soft-tissue surgery, AAHA and FearFree accreditation, and a strong support team. The hospital operates Monday–Friday 8:00am–6:00pm and Saturday 8:00am–4:00pm.

Qualifications

• Must hold the DVM degree and be eligible to work as a veterinarian in the USA.
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain a state veterinary license in the applicable state.
• Must have the right to work in the USA or obtain the required visa.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope general practice care for small animals.
• Open to experienced vets and new graduates.
• Role includes scheduling and patient care within a multi-DVM team.

Skills

Soft-tissue surgery

Dentistry

Ultrasound

Pain management

Digital X-ray

In-house lab

Electronic records

Education

DVM degree

State veterinary license

Tools

Electronic records system

Job description

Introduction

Our client is a privately owned small animal hospital seeking an Associate Veterinarian on either a full-time or part-time basis. The hospital is part of the Humane Society of Missouri, with proceeds helping to support their mission.

Role Description and Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide a full scope of general practice care for small animal patients. The opportunity is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. Full-time is considered 35 hours per week, with no minimum number of hours required.

Practice Details

The hospital provides a full scope of general practice services, including wellness, preventative care, internal medicine, soft-tissue surgery, and dentistry. Additional services include orthopedic and advanced surgery, pain management, underwater treadmill therapy, laser therapy, and chiropractic care. The role can accommodate either a veterinarian who prefers not to perform surgery or one with a surgery-heavy clinical focus. The hospital is equipped with digital x‑ray, dental x‑ray, diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound, in‑house laboratory capabilities, feline‑exclusive exam rooms, an electronic records system, an underwater treadmill, and cold laser. The hospital is AAHA accredited and FearFree accredited. Appointments are typically scheduled for 30 minutes, with one hour allocated for sedated appointments. Hospital opening hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Team

The hospital has a team of 15 DVMs and 41 support staff, providing a fantastic level of support.

Candidate Requirements

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

The Package Competitive Salary

• Competitive Base Salary
• Production between 20-25% (w/ No Negative Accrual)
• $100k Signing Bonus (inc. retention bonus)
• Health / Dental / Vision
• 403(b)
• CE Allowance
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Licenses and Dues
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability Options
• Relocation Assistance
• PSLF Loan Forgiveness
• Pet Discounts
• Uniform Allowance
• PLIT
• No Non-Compete