Associate Veterinarian- Spring Valley Veterinary Hospital

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time · on-site
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Job description

Join Spring Valley Veterinary Hospital as a Associate Veterinarian – Flexible Schedule, Full-Time in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Associate Veterinarian- Spring Valley Veterinary Hospital-West Spring Valley Veterinary Hospital – West is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to lead our growing small animal veterinary practice in Springfield, Missouri..

Benefits & Compensation

  • Very Competitive base salary
  • Quarterly production with no negative accrual
  • Generous bonus/relocation package
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with HSA option)
  • Generous annual PTO with rollover
  • Paid parental leave/bonding time
  • Annual CE allowance with days off to attend
  • Professional development assistance
  • Paid professional dues and PLIT

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Spring Valley Veterinary Hospital as a Associate Veterinarian – Flexible Schedule, Full-Time.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will lead small animal medical practices, performing surgeries, diagnostics, and wellness exams. They are also responsible for client education, case management, and collaborating with the support team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited institution and possess an active Missouri veterinary license. Successful completion of the NAVLE and a commitment to evidence-based medicine are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Small animal medicinePreventive careDentistrySoft tissue surgeryDiagnostic servicesClient communicationTeam leadershipMentorshipClinical judgmentProblem-solvingCollaboration

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 19.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.

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About Spring Valley Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Services
Springfield, Missouri
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Great work-life balance: Flexible schedule
Very Competitive base salary
Quarterly production with no negative accrual
Generous bonus/relocation package
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with HSA option)
Generous annual PTO with rollover
Paid parental leave/bonding time
Annual CE allowance with days off to attend