Urgent Care Veterinarian| Crystal City, MO

Do you enjoy the excitement of urgent care, but not the long overnight hours? Are you looking for a boost in income while maintaining a flexible schedule without the long overnight shifts? Jones Animal Health Clinic has an exciting, one-of-a-kind opportunity for a Veterinarian like you!

Your Role as an Associate Veterinarian

We are seeking full-time or part time Veterinarians to grow our Urgent Care team at Jones Animal Health Clinic, which is located in the heart of Crystal City, Missouri.

The incoming Veterinarian will have the freedom to create their own schedule, will only see non-life-threatening cases, and our urgent care shifts start at just 6 hours in length! Plus, CareVet Veterinarians receive industry-leading benefits that ensure work/life balance and premium pay for part-time shifts. Full-time benefits start at 30 hours / week.

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, CareVet’s vacation properties
• 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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