Veterinarian - High Ridge, MO
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Job Description
Who We Are
At Advantage Veterinary Center, we believe in providing exceptional care to both our patients and our team. We’re currently seeking a dedicated Associate Veterinarian or Chief of Staff to join our friendly, supportive, and close-knit team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a veterinarian looking for a collaborative environment where you can grow, thrive, and truly make a difference in the lives of pets and their families.
Why Choose Us?
Positive, Supportive Team: Join a team that prioritizes respect, teamwork, and a drama-free work environment. We support each other and focus on providing top-quality care to our patients while ensuring a healthy work-life balance. We have 5 RVTs and several seasoned veterinary assistants with Fear Free certifications providing our doctors with a 2:1 support staff to doctor ratio.
No After-Hours or On-Call Requirements: Enjoy your time away from the clinic! We value your personal time, so we don’t have on-call or after-hours duties.
State-of-the-Art Equipment: With tools like digital radiology, dental radiology, ultrasound, and therapy laser, you’ll have the best equipment to support your clinical decisions and provide excellent care.
Growth Potential: We love to see our team members grow! Whether you’re looking to step into leadership or simply expand your clinical skills, we offer plenty of opportunities for growth and career development.
About Us
Facility: A busy practice that opened in 2008, with 6 exam rooms, 1 surgical suite, treatment area, radiology, and kennel rooms.
Practice Details: We offer a wide range of services including general surgery, some orthopedics (FHO), and dental procedures. Our practice is fear-free certified, and we have several experienced RVTs and assistants to help support you.
Patient Breakdown: 100% small animal focus with a team that includes both seasoned professionals and newer graduates.
Location
Situated in Northern Jefferson County, High Ridge offers the perfect blend of a peaceful community and proximity to St. Louis, with excellent schools and family-friendly amenities.
What's in It for You
Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, medical benefits (health, dental, vision), 401(k), CE allowance, vacation time, paid dues, liability coverage, paid parental leave, and more.
Mentorship & Professional Growth: Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced veterinarian, you’ll receive mentorship and guidance from our experienced doctors. Collaborate on complex cases and continue to expand your skillset in a supportive, team-oriented environment. We offer a robust mentorship program for our new grads that includes longer appointments, shadowing opportunities, surgical mentorship, and support for continuing education interests.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling with no after-hours or on-call requirements. 4 weekdays (including 1 early release day), and 2 Saturdays a month (8 AM-12 PM). Enjoy surgery and dental procedure days weekly.
Collaborative, Family-Oriented Culture: A team-oriented practice where respect, teamwork, and family values are at the core of everything we do.
Where We Are
Located in the charming and welcoming town of High Ridge, just a short drive from St. Louis, we offer the perfect blend of a peaceful community and proximity to the vibrant city. High Ridge is known for its excellent school system and is a great place to raise a family, with easy access to urban amenities for weekend getaways and day trips
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about veterinary care and are looking for a team that truly values its members and patients, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and let’s discuss how Advantage Veterinary Center can be your new professional home!
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality veterinary care to small animal patients, including general surgery, orthopedics, and dental procedures. Collaborate with a supportive team of RVTs and assistants to ensure excellent patient outcomes and client communication.
Requirements
Candidates must be qualified veterinarians, with the role open to both recent graduates and experienced professionals. A commitment to fear-free practices and a collaborative, team-oriented approach is required.
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
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).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 88% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 2,983 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $130k–$160k)525 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Missouri | 76 active | 3,011 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 88% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - High Ridge, MO at Advantage Veterinary Center a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,983 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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