Pays $110k-$120k — $30k below the Veterinarian market median of ~$150k (610 jobs)
Sign on bonus and relocation assistance available! - Associate Veterinarian - Bridgeton Animal Hospital
About the Role
Full-time Associate Veterinarian in Bridgeton, MO. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. Salary $110k-$120k. Flexible schedule.
Join Bridgeton Animal Hospital as a Associate Veterinarian – Sign-On Bonus, Relocation in Bridgeton, Missouri. 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $110K - $120K
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Managing career path development
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Bridgeton Animal Hospital as a Associate Veterinarian – Sign-On Bonus, Relocation.
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, 78% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.
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