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Alliance Animal Health
St. Louis, Missouri

Associate Veterinarian | Signing bonus up to $100k | Mentorship Opportunities

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time
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Job Description

Company Description

Associate Veterinarian | Signing bonus up to $100k | Mentorship Opportunities

Are you a compassionate veterinarian with a passion for feline medicine? St. Louis Cat Clinic is seeking a dedicated veterinarian to join our well-established, two-doctor veterinary clinic, where every day is centered around delivering exceptional care to cats.

About Our Veterinary Hospital

Since 1992, St. Louis Cat Clinic has been a trusted part of the St. Louis community and a certified Cat-Friendly practice. Our veterinary team provides comprehensive care, including preventative medicine, surgery, dentistry, digital full-body and dental radiology, ultrasonography, and more.

We've intentionally created a calm, low-stress environment where cats feel comfortable, clients feel supported, and veterinarians have the freedom to practice high-quality medicine with confidence and the support they need. Collaboration, mentorship, and medical autonomy are at the heart of our veterinary team!

Learn More About Our Veterinary Hospital!

Job Description

  • Who We’re Looking For:
  • Full-time or part-time veterinarians
  • Strong communicators who are team-oriented and compassionate
  • Veterinarians eager to practice feline medicine with true medical autonomy
  • Experienced or new graduates welcome to apply!

We Offer Veterinarians

  • Strong signing bonus, up to $100,000!
  • Competitive compensation packages with custom offers
  • Relocation assistance & student loan repayment support
  • Flexible scheduling promoting work-life balance

Comprehensive Benefits Including

  • 100% employer-paid medical premiums
  • Liability coverage
  • Paid licensing, fees, dues (including DEA)
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • VIN membership
  • Optional Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, PTO, 401(k) with company match
  • Pet care discounts
  • Paid parental leave because family matters
  • Build Your Veterinary Career in St. Louis

St. Louis is a vibrant city with rich architecture and culture. Explore historic sites, world-class museums, theaters, and some of the nation’s best dining. Enjoy iconic attractions like the Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Cathedral Basilica, or catch a thrilling baseball game at Busch Stadium. Living here offers a unique blend of city life with welcoming Midwestern charm.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited university
  • Current DEA license or ability to obtain upon hire
  • Active veterinary state license
  • Experienced or new graduates welcome to apply!
  • Additional Information

We Are a DRUG-Free & Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy Forbids Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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Key Responsibilities

The associate veterinarian will provide comprehensive feline medical care, including preventative medicine, surgery, and diagnostic imaging. They will work collaboratively within a two-doctor team to maintain high standards of clinical practice and client support.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Digital radiologyTeamworkCompassion

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 80% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution20 jobs · 17 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
80% this job
Relocation assistance
35% this job
Visa sponsorship
10%

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in St. Louis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k
Typical market rent
$1,334/mo
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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Signing Bonus up to $100,000
Relocation Assistance
Student Loan Repayment Support
Flexible Scheduling
100% Employer-Paid Medical Premiums
Liability Coverage
Paid Licensing, Fees, Dues (including DEA)
Continuing Education Allowance