Associate Veterinarian | Lashley Animal Hospital | New Management | Sign on Bonus Packages Available

Practice

At Lashley Animal Hospital, our veterinarians focus on the study, treatment, and control of pet injuries and diseases, the treatment of acute and chronic illness, the immunization of healthy pets against disease, surgery, nutrition, radiology, dental care, and preventive care for dogs and cats.

Our practice serves Swansea, Belleville, Collinsville, Columbia, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, O’Fallon, Lebanon, Mascoutah, Scott Air Force Base, Shiloh, and the entire St. Louis Metro East area.

Position Purpose

Find Your Veterinary Home at Lashley Animal Hospital Join Our Team and Earn Up to a $50,000 Sign-On BonusIf you're looking for a practice with a true family feel, a supportive culture, and a commitment to exceptional medicine, Lashley Animal Hospital is the place to build your career!

We take pride in knowing our team genuinely loves coming to work, and we’re confident you’ll feel the same. We're a thriving small animal practice who is looking for an additional doctor to work with our team and serve our clients. Our long-time clients look to our practice for all their pets care.

Why Lashley Animal Hospital? High-Quality, Comprehensive CareAt Lashley, it’s never just about cost. It’s about delivering the best possible care to every pet. We focus on thorough medicine, client education, and continuous team learning so we can treat our patients with the highest standards in veterinary care.

Room to Grow Your SkillsWhether you love internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, or a blend of all three, you will have the opportunity to practice your passions with the support of experienced colleagues who want to help you thrive.

A Truly Supportive EnvironmentWe maintain a warm, collaborative culture where every voice matters. Our team values communication, mentorship, and working together to provide the best outcomes for our patients and clients.

About Swansea, ILLocated near Scott Air Force Base, Swansea offers an ideal blend of small-town charm and convenient access to big-city amenities. Enjoy excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and a short drive to downtown St. Louis for dining, entertainment, sports, and cultural attractions.

If you're ready to join a team that feels like family and make a meaningful impact in a practice that prioritizes quality care, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your veterinary career.

Essential Responsibilities

• Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
• Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
• Maintain patients’ medical records.
• Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
• Appropriate state licensure.
• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
• Benefits Offered
• Unlimited personal time off (PTO)
• Bonus incentives
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance;
• Retirement benefits (401(k) or Roth(k) with Company match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Relocation assistance available

Pay Range

USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.