Associate Veterinarian — Flexible Schedule & Mentorship

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Collinsville (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Annual CE allowance

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional membership dues

Job summary

Northgate Small Animal Hospital, located just outside St. Louis in southwest Illinois, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a collaborative 4-doctor practice. We welcome both full-time and part-time doctors, offering strong mentorship for new graduates and a flexible schedule.

The hospital treats dogs, cats, exotics, reptiles, and pocket pets with a wide range of services from wellness to surgery. Led by Dr.

Qualifications

• New graduates welcome with strong mentorship offered.
• AAHA-accredited hospital with full-service capabilities.
• Flexible scheduling options including part-time or reduced schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical care for dogs, cats, exotics, and pocket pets.
• Perform medical, dental, and surgical procedures as appropriate.
• Collaborate with a multi-doctor team to manage cases and mentor junior doctors.

Skills

Autonomy in cases

Fear-Free handling

Collaborative team player

Job description

Hospital Name: Northgate Small Animal Hospital

Job Type: Veterinarian - General Practice

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Looking for a veterinary hospital where you can practice high-quality medicine, have autonomy in your cases, and still have time to enjoy life outside of work?

At Northgate Small Animal Hospital, we are seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative 4-doctor practice in southwest Illinois, just outside St. Louis. We are open to both full-time and part-time veterinarians and are happy to create a schedule that works for the right fit. Whether you are a new graduate seeking strong mentorship, an experienced veterinarian looking for more flexibility, or someone seeking a supportive, well-equipped hospital, we would love to connect.

We are a well-established, AAHA-accredited, full-service small animal hospital providing medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs, cats, exotics, reptiles, and pocket pets. Our caseload includes wellness care, preventive medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery.

Led by Managing Veterinarian Dr. Amy Edgar, our team values collaboration, clinical growth, and strong day-to-day mentorship for newer doctors, including hands-on guidance in medicine, surgery, and case management.

We also utilize Fear-Free handling techniques to improve patient comfort and create a better experience for pets, clients, and staff.

New Graduates Welcome – Strong Mentorship Included

At Northgate, mentorship is intentional. New graduates receive daily, hands-on guidance from Dr. Edgar and the hospital team, paired with structured support through NVA.

In addition to on-site mentorship, new graduates will participate in NVA’s 12-month General Practice Mentorship Program, led by Dr. Larry Hill, designed to complement in-hospital training and support early-career veterinarians as they build confidence in day-to-day practice.

This program includes one-on-one mentorship with Dr. Hill, a cohort of new graduate veterinarians across Illinois, and structured wellness programming focused on stress management and building a sustainable career in veterinary medicine.

Flexible Schedule & Work-Life Balance

We are committed to building schedules that support both our hospital and our doctors. Full-time, part-time, and reduced schedule options are available.

• 4-day work week options available
• Flexible scheduling options
• No on-call shifts
• Closed on Sundays
• One 3-day weekend off per month (Saturday–Monday)
• Rotating Saturdays

Base salary: $100,000–$130,000, depending on schedule & experience, plus production bonuses.

We also offer:

• No negative accrual
• Sign-on and/or retention bonuses
• Annual CE allowance and CE days
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits
• Life and disability insurance (including company-paid short-term disability)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick days
• State license, DEA, and professional membership dues covered

About the Hospital

• Eight exam rooms
• Dedicated surgical suite
• Digital dental and full-body radiology
• Fully stocked pharmacy
• Diverse caseload (dogs, cats, exotics, reptiles, pocket pets)
• Services from wellness care to advanced diagnostics and dentistry
• Separate comfort room for clients

Located just outside St. Louis, Missouri, enjoy a balance of community living with access to restaurants, sports, entertainment, and outdoor activities.

If you are looking for a hospital where you can grow clinically, feel supported, and maintain work-life balance, we would love to connect.