The Hospital

Global Veterinary Careers is supporting a well-established AAHA-accredited small animal and exotics practice in West St. Louis County, Missouri, seeking a Veterinarian to join their collaborative and supportive team. This practice, serving the community since 1993, combines gold-standard medicine with personalized client care and a culture that prioritizes work-life balance and professional growth.
The hospital provides comprehensive services including general medicine, surgery, dental care, in-house diagnostics, and exotic patient care. Veterinarians have autonomy over cases, from initial exams to ongoing treatment and surgery, and enjoy extended appointment times to practice thorough medicine while building meaningful client relationships.

Schedule

• Full-Time or Part-Time options available
• No on-call duties
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance

The Benefits

• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Professional liability coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• CE allowance of $2,500/year plus up to 40 paid CE hours
• Licensure and professional dues fully covered
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts on services and products
• Structured mentorship for new graduates or early-career veterinarians

The Role

This Associate Veterinarian role includes:

• Performing comprehensive exams, diagnostics, and treatment planning
• Conducting surgery, dental care, and exotic animal procedures
• Providing continuity of care through consistent DVM/technician pairing
• Educating clients on preventive care, treatment options, and long-term wellness
• Participating in community outreach and partnerships with local rescue organizations
• Collaborating closely with a team of veterinarians and skilled, Fear Free Certified technicians
• Practicing with autonomy while benefiting from structured mentorship, hands-on surgical training, and case shadowing

Location

Creve Coeur is an affluent suburb of St. Louis County, Missouri, located just 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Residents enjoy professional sports, cultural attractions, breweries, world-class museums, and a variety of recreational activities. Creve Coeur provides a balanced lifestyle with excellent schools, parks, and community events while offering easy access to the amenities of a major metropolitan area.

To Be Considered for This Position, You Must Have:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent from an accredited university
• Active Missouri veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
• Strong clinical skills and commitment to compassionate, high-quality care
• Interest in small animal and/or exotic medicine

This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers, who operate as an employment business and recruitment agency. We work with independent practices and corporate groups worldwide across general practice, leadership, emergency, and specialist veterinary roles.