Veterinarian | Crystal City, MO
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Job Description
What would you do with 200K?
CareVet is offering a guaranteed base and bonus combination of 200k in your first year with Jones Animal Health Clinic as a full-time veterinarian. This opportunity is for an experienced, full-time doctor who is looking to join our thriving practice in Crystal City, MO!
In addition to our customizable compensation package, this position offers a production bonus plan, no negative accrual, clinical support, true work/life balance, schedule flexibility, paid parental leave, 401k match, and access to our vacation plan!
Your Role as an Associate Veterinarian
We are seeking a compassionate and friendly associate veterinarian to join our dedicated team!
While all levels of experience will be considered, our ideal candidate will have strong surgical skills and exceptional communication skills to allow them to bond with clients and to build strong, positive relationships with our incredibly skilled and tenured support team.
This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a team working in a family-like atmosphere while maintaining personal balance and well-being. This position offers flexible scheduling options.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine and surgery while working closely with our skilled support staff. Your expertise and passion for patient care will contribute to the continued success of our clinic.
About Our Hospital
Jones Animal Health Clinic is a well-established, community-trusted hospital that has been proudly serving the Crystal City and surrounding areas for over 20 years! We are committed to practicing high quality, progressive, individualized medical care for our patients and their families.
We provide you with the tools to help your patients through industry-leading medical and diagnostic capabilities. We are a full-service small animal hospital with a fully booked schedule! Our state-of-the art laboratory and diagnostic equipment allows us to do many lab tests onsite.
Our facility features 6 exam rooms and 1 comfort suite, and is equipped with a dental x-ray machine, digital x-ray machine, ultrasound and more allowing for fast and precise diagnostics and treatment.
Our team is friendly, truly values and helps facilitate a healthy work-life balance, is well-trained and we pride ourselves in practicing leading-edge veterinary health care in an approachable way for our patients!
Why You'll Love Living in Crystal City, MO!
Nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River, Crystal City offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere with the convenience of being part of the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. Known for its rich industrial history and welcoming community, Crystal City provides a quiet, affordable place to live and work.
With local parks, quality schools, and a growing business community, it’s an ideal setting for those seeking a balanced lifestyle in a close-knit environment while still having big-city access - just a quick 35-minute drive from downtown St. Louis for sports, concerts and nightlife!
Crystal City goes against traffic both ways to the city, providing quick and easy commutes for big-city access! Crystal City is an ideal place to put down roots, enjoy a strong sense of community, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
In 2022, Crystal City was crowned as the best suburb to buy a home in Missouri by Niche magazine!
CareVet Offers You
- Six figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
- Lucrative Equity Bonus Package or option for cash Signing Bonus
- Student loan support, relocation stipend and no upfront non-compete.
- Custom compensation packages, tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian
- Robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Parental support including paid parental leave and adoption assistance
- Veterinarian-focused culture, schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance and paid time off with free access to Carebnb
- Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker
- For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage!
Responsibilities
- Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
- Treat and dress wounds
- Perform surgery on animals
- Test for and vaccinate against diseases
- Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
- Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
- Prescribe medication
- Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
- Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
- Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
- Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
- Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
- Strong fondness and understanding of animals
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of animal behavior
- Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals
How to Apply
To learn more about positions available, please contact Kaitlyn Bryan at (816) 379-0805, or by email at khenderson@carevethealth.com. Apply directly by clicking the button below.
About the Network
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Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
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).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)457 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Missouri | 80 active | 3,138 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 84% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | US healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 960 in the last 30 days | 550 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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