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Veterinarian – St. Louis, MO
Cottleville Animal Hospital
📍Address: 5287 State Rte. N, Cottleville, MO 63304
Cottleville Animal Hospital is hiring an Associate Veterinarian to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to a variety of animal patients.
What to Expect:
As you join our mission to deliver progressive, compassionate veterinary care, you’ll be supported both professionally and personally with:
Our modern, state-of-the-art facility is designed to support advanced, high-quality medicine while creating a comfortable experience for pets, clients, and our team. We offer comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, preventive, diagnostic, urgent care, and home visit services for dogs and cats, with a strong focus on creating a positive experience for both pets and their owners. As a Fear Free–focused practice, our team is specially trained to help pets feel safe, comfortable, and supported during every visit.
At Cottleville Animal Hospital, we believe veterinary medicine is about more than treating symptoms, but about building relationships, supporting our community, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them. From partnering with local organizations and supporting canine officers to hosting community events and donation drives, we’re proud to care for the community we call home.
About Cottleville, Missouri: Located just outside of St. Louis in rapidly growing St. Charles County, Cottleville offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Known for its welcoming community, top-rated schools, beautiful parks, local restaurants, and family-friendly atmosphere, the area provides an exceptional quality of life with easy access to everything the greater St. Louis region has to offer. Whether you enjoy outdoor recreation, historic downtown districts, breweries, live entertainment, or weekend sporting events, there’s something for everyone nearby.
Requirements:
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community
Cottleville Animal Hospital
📍Address: 5287 State Rte. N, Cottleville, MO 63304
Cottleville Animal Hospital is hiring an Associate Veterinarian to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to a variety of animal patients.
What to Expect:
- Competitive Compensation: $130,000–$190,000 (ProSal), earning potential with no negative accrual
- Signing Bonus: Up to $50,000*
- Schedule: Part-time or full-time options available (3–4 days/week, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm)
As you join our mission to deliver progressive, compassionate veterinary care, you’ll be supported both professionally and personally with:
- Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance. That’s why we offer flexible part-time and full-time scheduling options, with no after-hours or on-call responsibilities, and generous paid time off so you can enjoy time both inside and outside of work.
- Clinical Autonomy & High-Quality Medicine: Practice high-quality medicine with the autonomy to make the best decisions for your patients. As an AAHA-accredited, Fear-Free Certified, and Cat-Friendly hospital, we’re committed to exceptional standards of care and providing the tools and support you need to practice your best medicine.
- Continuing Education & Professional Development: We’re committed to supporting your growth with a generous CE allowance plus dedicated paid CE days and ongoing professional development opportunities. Whether your interests include exotics, ultrasound, dentistry, rehabilitation, or another specialty area, we’ll support you in expanding your skills and pursuing your professional goals.
- Community Involvement: Make a Difference With Us. At Cottleville Animal Hospital, we believe caring for pets goes paw-in-paw with caring for the community we call home. We’re proud to be a practice that shows up, gives back, and stays connected to the people and pets we serve. From hosting local food drives and supporting pet-friendly businesses around town to providing medical care for Cottleville’s canine officers, community involvement is at the heart of who we are.
- Benefits & Perks: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA healthcare spending account, dependent care FSA, employer-paid short-term disability; voluntary long-term disability, 401(k) with a 3.5% company match; paid professional dues and licensure, including state licensing, DEA, AVMA-PLIT, membership dues, and fees, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), uniform allowance, pet care discounts more!
Our modern, state-of-the-art facility is designed to support advanced, high-quality medicine while creating a comfortable experience for pets, clients, and our team. We offer comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, preventive, diagnostic, urgent care, and home visit services for dogs and cats, with a strong focus on creating a positive experience for both pets and their owners. As a Fear Free–focused practice, our team is specially trained to help pets feel safe, comfortable, and supported during every visit.
At Cottleville Animal Hospital, we believe veterinary medicine is about more than treating symptoms, but about building relationships, supporting our community, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them. From partnering with local organizations and supporting canine officers to hosting community events and donation drives, we’re proud to care for the community we call home.
About Cottleville, Missouri: Located just outside of St. Louis in rapidly growing St. Charles County, Cottleville offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Known for its welcoming community, top-rated schools, beautiful parks, local restaurants, and family-friendly atmosphere, the area provides an exceptional quality of life with easy access to everything the greater St. Louis region has to offer. Whether you enjoy outdoor recreation, historic downtown districts, breweries, live entertainment, or weekend sporting events, there’s something for everyone nearby.
Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
- Valid veterinary license in the state of Missouri
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community
Salary : $130,000 - $190,000