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Fox Creek - Kirkwood
Kirkwood, Missouri

Veterinarian

VeterinarianNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$115K - $258K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Veterinarian – General Practice and Urgent Care
  • Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital at Kirkwood
  • Address: 455 S Kirkwood Rd, Kirkwood, Missouri, 63122
  • Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital is hiring full-time and part-time Veterinarians to join our growing team!

Your Career, Your Way – Let’s Build YOUR Wishlist Together. We recognize that every veterinarian's goals are different. That's why we offer flexible compensation, scheduling, and career pathways designed around what matters most to you.

Compensation: $115,000–$258,000+ earning potential with flexible pay models including salary, hourly, or ProSal options (no negative accrual)

Bonus: Up to $50,000*

Schedule: Part-time, full-time, and per-shift opportunities available. Choose from 6-hour or 12-hour shifts (8am–2pm, 2pm–8pm, or 8am–8pm)

As we continue to grow throughout the St. Louis area, we're looking for veterinarians who want to practice high-quality medicine while enjoying the flexibility, support, and work-life balance needed for a sustainable career.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Work-Life Balance: Build a schedule that fits your lifestyle with flexible full-time, part-time, and per-shift options, generous PTO, and no on-call or after-hours responsibilities.

Strong Tech-to-Doctor Ratio: Work alongside experienced, highly utilized technicians and support staff, allowing you to focus on practicing medicine while enjoying an efficient, well-supported workflow.

Collaborative Culture: Join a team-driven environment where doctors, technicians, and support staff work side-by-side through open communication, mentorship, and regular case discussions.

Mentorship & Professional Development: Every new doctor is paired with a dedicated senior clinician for up to 12 weeks, receiving weekly case reviews, clinical coaching, personalized development goals, and a gradual caseload ramp-up to ensure confidence and success from day one.

We invest in your growth through a generous CE allowance, paid CE days, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Whether you're interested in exotics, ultrasound, dentistry, rehabilitation, leadership, or another area of focus, we'll support you in expanding your skills and achieving your career goals.

Benefits & Perks

We’re committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and long-term success through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% employer match; generous PTO plus paid CE days; annual CE allowance; full coverage of professional dues, licensing fees, DEA registration, AVMA PLIT, and memberships (AVMA, VIN, etc.); AI-powered medical note-taking software; enhanced parental and medical leave benefits; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and discounted pet care for your own pets.

About Us

Founded in October 2000 by Dr. Stu Robson, Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital has grown from a single hospital in Wildwood into one of the St. Louis area's premier veterinary practices. Following our expansion into Manchester and Kirkwood in Fall 2023, we're excited to continue our growth with the opening of our fourth location in Creve Coeur in August 2026.

As an AAHA-accredited General Practice and Urgent Care hospital, Fox Creek provides advanced care for canine, feline, reptile, and pocket pet patients.

Our doctors have access to advanced technology, state-of-the-art facilities, and a highly skilled support team, creating an environment where veterinarians can practice exceptional medicine while maintaining efficiency and work-life balance.

Supported by a strong technician team and a high tech-to-doctor ratio, you'll be able to focus on practicing medicine while enjoying an efficient workflow and collaborative culture.

We are committed to upholding the highest standards of patient care through teamwork, mentorship, continuous learning, and client education.

Whether you're looking to expand your clinical skills, pursue leadership opportunities, or build a long-term career, Fox Creek provides the support, resources, and culture to help you thrive.

St. Louis Area Living. Kirkwood offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city convenience. Known for its excellent schools, historic downtown, beautiful parks, and vibrant dining scene, this highly sought-after community is just minutes from downtown St. Louis, providing easy access to professional sports, entertainment, and cultural attractions.

Join Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital and become part of a growing, veterinarian-led organization where your career goals, work-life balance, and professional growth truly matter. We'd love to learn what your ideal veterinary career looks like and explore how we can help you build it. Apply today to learn more!

  • Check out our other locations-->
  • Wildwood: 18962 MO-100, Wildwood, MO 63069
  • Manchester: 14309 Manchester Rd, Manchester, MO 63011
  • Creve Coeur: (Coming soon – August 2026): 12756 Olive Blvd., Suite 12766, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
  • Visit our Website | Follow us on Facebook & Instagram: @foxcreekvh

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college

Active Missouri Veterinary License in Good Standing

At Fox Creek, we are proud to foster an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment—for our team, our clients, and our community.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality general practice and urgent care medicine for canine, feline, reptile, and pocket pet patients. Collaborate with a strong technician team to maintain an efficient workflow and participate in regular case discussions and mentorship.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

General Practice MedicineCanine CareFeline CareReptile CarePocket Pet CareCase Review

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$187k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $205k in an average-cost state. 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, 2% are remote, 84% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Missouri?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,392 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$115k–$258kVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)461 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$205k in purchasing powerMissouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Missouri84 active3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 84% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$50k sign-onMissouri healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 12% offer loan repayment100 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,282 in the last 30 days483 the 30 days before (+165%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,392 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian at Fox Creek - Kirkwood a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,392 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs · 6 employers
6
<$155k
1
$160k
2
$180k-205k
1
$220k
1
$365k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 6 employers
Sign-on bonus
100% this job
401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
73% this job
Relocation assistance
64%
Loan repayment
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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MSD · Upper Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania

$232k-$365k
#2

Veterinarian - Medical Director - Relocation Assistance Available

Alliance Animal Health · Rochester, Minnesota, United States

$120k-$220k
#3

Veterinarian - Madera, CA

$150k-$200k
#4

Veterinarian - Gloversville, NY

$130k-$185k
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Fox Creek - Kirkwood

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Wildwood, Missouri

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Generous PTO
No on-call or after-hours responsibilities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with 3.5% employer match
Paid CE days
Annual CE allowance
Professional dues, licensing fees, DEA registration, AVMA PLIT, and memberships covered

Living in Kirkwood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$429k≈ 3.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,893/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.