Sign on bonus and relocation assistance available! - Associate Veterinarian - Bridgeton Animal Hospital
Listed compensation
$110k-$120k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Practice
Bridgeton Animal Hospital is a full service animal hospital and will take both emergency cases as well as less urgent medical, surgical, and dental issues. Our doctors are experienced in all types of conditions and treatments. Beyond first rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and a very calm environment so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting his or her own Bridgeton veterinarian.
Position Purpose
- Associate Veterinarian (DVM) | Bridgeton Animal Hospital
- Sign on bonus and relocation assistance available!
Are you looking for a veterinary practice where you can thrive, feel supported, and make a lasting impact? Bridgeton Animal Hospital is looking for a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our compassionate and collaborative team in Maryland Heights, MO.
Why You’ll Love It Here
Supportive & Skilled Team – Our staff is experienced, friendly, and dedicated to providing top-notch care for our patients and excellent service for our clients. You’ll be supported every step of the way.
Positive Culture – We believe in collaboration, communication, and creating a fun, professional environment where everyone is empowered to grow and succeed.
What We Are Looking For
- An experienced DVM (or new grad!) with a valid license to practice in Missouri
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit
- A love for client education and animal medicine
- An eagerness to make an impact in a close-knit, community-oriented clinic
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients
Benefits & Perks
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
Relocation Assistance Available
- Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or a recent graduate ready to start your journey, you'll find a supportive home here.
- Let’s make your next career move your best one yet!
- Apply today and discover what makes Bridgeton Animal Hospital a truly special place to work.
Pay Range
USD $110,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to animal patients in a full-service hospital setting. Collaborate with a supportive team to ensure high-quality pet care and effective client education.
Requirements
Must hold a valid license to practice veterinary medicine in Missouri. The role is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates who possess strong communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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 ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 68% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $110k–$120k | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$159k)445 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$127k in purchasing power | Missouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Missouri | 79 active | 3,116 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 68% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 998 in the last 30 days | 523 the 30 days before (+91%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Work-Life Balance Distribution
9 jobs · 8 employersHigher = better work-life balance
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes weekends
About Bridgeton Animal Hospital
Benefits & Perks
Living in Bridgeton
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $279k≈ 2.5× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $1,172/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 95.1
- State income tax
- Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (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.