Emergency Veterinarian

PetVet Care Centers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join their team in St. Louis, MO. The clinic offers comprehensive emergency services and is well-equipped with advanced medical technology. A structured mentorship program for new graduates is available. Benefits include competitive salaries, relocation assistance, and bonus opportunities, making this a great chance for both experienced and new veterinarians to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Relocation assistance up to $50k

Generous signing bonuses

CE allowance for part-time candidates

Qualifications

• Experience as an Emergency Veterinarian is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency veterinary care for patients.
• Utilize an in-house laboratory and digital radiology.
• Assist with surgery and emergency treatments.

Skills

Emergency care

Compassionate care

Education

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

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The Animal Emergency Clinic is searching for experienced full or part-time Emergency Veterinarians to join our newly renovated, well-equipped, established hospital just outside St. Louis.

Our highly qualified team delivers compassionate and comprehensive emergency care! We are able to focus solely on emergency medicine as we do not offer primary care. With an in-house laboratory, digital radiology, ultrasound, fully equipped surgery suites and an on-call radiologist, we can provide efficient treatment for any type of emergency. Our management team is always open to equipment updates and purchases to ensure our team can offer gold-standard care to our patient population.

What can we offer experienced emergency veterinarians?

• Guaranteed minimum base salary of $150k/yr awith pro-sal options negotiable and a typical full-time earning potential of $175-200k/yr
• Full-Time benefits starting at 10 shifts per 4 weeks
• CE allowance and/or license and dues reimbursements for part-time candidates working a minimum of 4 shifts per months
• Higher base salaries available for commitment of 12+ shifts per 4 weeks
• Higher base salaries or shift differentials for DVMs interested in working overnight shifts
• Generous signing and retention bonuses
• Up to 50k relocation assistance for all full-time candidates, or travel allowances for any non-local candidates
  
  

What can we offer new graduates?

• We offer the opportunity to participate in our structured, 3 month salaried ER focused R.I.S.E. mentorship program, with the option to stay on as an ER Associate Veterinarian anywhere in the PetVet network after completion!
  
  

If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, please email your resume to Lynsey Dolce at [e-mail]

NOTES:

Employer will assist with relocation costs.

Additional Salary Information: 150k base for 10+ 12 hr shifts per month at Crestwood location - shift differentials available for DVMs taking overnight shifts! 120k+ base for 10+ 12 hr shifts per month at O'Fallon location Earning potential of $200k/yr

Pay Range

$120,000—$200,000 USD

PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation's leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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