Up to $50,000 Sign-on Bonus - Associate Veterinarian - St. Louis Veterinary Center
Listed compensation
$115k-$150k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Practice
St. Louis Veterinary Center is a full-service animal hospital that provides care for small animals and exotic companions. Our goal is to treat our clients like family. Our clinic prides itself on providing reliable and affordable pet health care services for our clients and their humans. We opened our doors in 1991 and have been serving the St. Louis communities for over 30 years!
Position Purpose
- Associate Veterinarian (DVM) | St. Louis Veterinary Center
- Up to $50,000 Sign-on Bonus!
Are you looking for a veterinary practice where you can thrive, feel supported, and make a lasting impact? St. Louis Veterinary Center is looking for a full-time Veterinarian (DVM) to join our compassionate and collaborative team in the heart of Downtown St. Louis, Missouri.
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
- A DVM 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 St. Louis Veterinary Center a truly special place to work.
Pay Range
USD $115,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive veterinary care for small animals and exotic companions in a full-service hospital setting. Engage in client education and collaborate effectively with the clinic team to maintain high standards of patient health.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid DVM license to practice in the state of Missouri. Strong communication skills and a collaborative, community-oriented mindset are required for this role.
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)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $146k 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, 68% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $115k–$150k | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$159k)445 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$146k in purchasing power | Missouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Missouri | 81 active | 3,169 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Missouri healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 16% offer loan repayment102 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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About St. Louis Veterinary Center
Benefits & Perks
Living in St. Louis
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $255k≈ 2.2× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,292/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 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.