Associate Veterinarian | Mentorship Opportunities
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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!
- Strong production bonus potential!
- 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 allianceanimal.com.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive feline veterinary care including preventative medicine, surgery, and diagnostics. Collaborate with the veterinary team to maintain high-quality medical standards in a cat-friendly environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Feline Medicine Career Context
Alliance Animal Health ranks #10 of 11 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinarian median $137k (middle half $120k–$155k)458 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in Missouri | 100 active | 4,576 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 84% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $100k sign-on · loan repayment | Missouri healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment100 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend | −3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Alliance Animal Health | #10 of 11 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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