Veterinarian

The VET Recruiter; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Productivity bonus

Job summary

The VET Recruiter is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a mission-driven nonprofit practice in St. Louis, MO.

The clinic emphasizes work-life balance, supportive leadership, and quality patient care over production pressure, with flexible scheduling and a mix of four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts. The role includes performing surgeries one day per week (spay/neuter for shelter animals) with options for fewer or more surgeries, and a centralized call center routing questions to

Responsibilities

• Perform surgeries one day per week (spay/neuter for shelter animals).
• Respond to routine medical questions as time permits via a centralized task system.
• Collaborate with supportive leadership to balance patient care with work-life balance.

Job description

We’re seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a mission-driven, nonprofit practice in St. Louis, Missouri. This role offers the chance to work with supportive leadership in a clinic that genuinely values work-life balance, collaboration, and quality patient care over production pressure.

The clinic is open Monday through Saturday, with doctors typically working one Saturday per month and receiving a weekday off. Flexible scheduling is available with either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts. A dedicated call center handles appointment scheduling and routes medical questions to doctors through a task system, allowing you to respond as time permits. Emergencies late in the day are usually referred to local emergency clinics.

Doctors typically perform surgery one day per week, primarily spaying and neutering procedures for shelter animals, with opportunities for additional surgeries. Veterinarians who prefer limited or no surgery, as well as those seeking a surgery-focused role, are welcome. The clinic is supported by centralized departments without a corporate feel, creating a balance between structure and autonomy while keeping patient care first.

This position offers a starting base salary of $130,000 with a strong productivity bonus, along with relocation assistance.

About the Hospital

In addition to wellness & preventative care, our state-of-the-art animal clinic offers dental care, online pharmacy, diagnostic services, surgery, orthopedic services, end-of-life resources, underwater treadmill, rehabilitation services, chiropractic care, laser therapy, PainTrace, ultrasound therapy, nutrition counseling, and more!