Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time or Part-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$175k

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Veterinarian – (Full-Time or Part-Time) – General Practice

Bentley Animal Hospital1819 Smizer Station Rd. Fenton, Missouri, 63026

Bentley Animal Hospital is hiring a part-time or full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our AAHA-accredited practice in the St. Louis metro area.

What to Expect

Competitive compensation: $130,000-$175K total earning potential (no negative accrual)

Sign-on Bonus / Relocation Assistance

  • Schedule: Flexible options for both full-time and part-time positions to support your work-life balance
  • As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy:
  • A schedule that respects your time: Flexible schedule with part-time and full-time options available

A 3:1 Staff-to-Doctor Ratio: Benefit from abundant support to deliver high-quality care alongside our highly skilled and knowledgeable team. We prioritize intentional scheduling and staffing to ensure the best outcomes for our patients and recognize our technicians as essential and valued members of the team!

Continuing Education & Professional Development: Continuing education allowance (never stop growing!). We encourage and support each team member to pursue their unique interests through continuing education and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits & Perks

We’re dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with 3.5% employer 401(k) match
  • Generous paid time off plus paid CE days

Annual CE Allowance

  • All licensing and membership fees covered (state license, DEA, AVMA PLIT, AVMA, VIN, etc.)
  • Uniform allowance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Pet Care

Partnership opportunities through Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), where more than 235 partners co-own practices across 168 locations. VPP offers unmatched support in operations, marketing, and finance, allowing you to focus on your passion for veterinary medicine.

About Us

Bentley Animal Hospital provides high-quality care to dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, and other pocket pets across Fenton, High Ridge, Cedar Hill, Arnold, Hillsboro, and surrounding communities.

  • Wellness care & sick visits
  • Vaccinations & microchipping
  • Health & travel certificates
  • Digital x-rays & in-house laboratory
  • Laser therapy
  • Dental care with surgical services

Boarding & Grooming

Soft-tissue surgeries (spay/neuter, ACL repair, cherry eye, etc.)

Pain Management & Senior Pet Care

About Fenton, Missouri: Located just 20 minutes southwest of downtown St. Louis, Fenton offers the perfect balance of suburban comfort and big-city convenience. With excellent parks, great local restaurants, family-friendly neighborhoods, and quick access to outdoor recreation, Fenton is an ideal place to live and work. Its central location offers easy access to major highways, making commuting simple and connecting you to everything the St. Louis metro area has to offer.

At Bentley Animal Hospital, we’re passionate about building strong bonds with pets and their families while fostering meaningful connections within our team. We strive to create a collaborative, respectful, and growth-oriented environment where every team member can thrive. If you’re seeking a fulfilling career where your contributions truly matter, we’d love to welcome you.

Apply today if you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary career. We’d love to hear from you! Learn more: Website | Facebook

Requirements

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from an accredited institution
  • Valid veterinary license in the state of Missouri

We are committed to fostering a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity, enabling us to be an inclusive service provider within this community.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care, including wellness exams, vaccinations, and surgical procedures for a variety of pets. They will work collaboratively with a skilled support team to ensure positive patient outcomes and maintain the practice's high standards.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

SurgeryDentistryLaboratory diagnosticsSoft-tissue surgeryPatient careClinical practice

General Practice Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $168k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 88% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinarian market look like in Missouri?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$130k–$175kVeterinarian median $137k (middle half $123k–$155k)461 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$168k in purchasing powerMissouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in Missouri99 active4,558 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 88% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment4,558 active listings, Oct 2026
Veterinarian pay trend−2.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

9 jobs · 7 employers
3
<$155k
4
$155k-190k
0
$190k-225k
2
$258k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

9 jobs · 7 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
0
5-6
6
7-8
3
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Veterinarian

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital - Wildwood · Wildwood, Missouri

$115k-$258k
#2

Veterinarian

Veterinary Practice Partners · Wildwood, Missouri

$115k-$258k
#3

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
#4

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 30% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,519 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Veterinary Practice Partners

Veterinary Services
Centreville, Virginia
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation: $130,000-$175K total earning potential (no negative accrual)
Sign-on Bonus / Relocation Assistance
Flexible schedule with part-time and full-time options
3:1 Staff-to-Doctor Ratio
Continuing education allowance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with 3.5% employer 401(k) match
Generous paid time off plus paid CE days

Living in Fenton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$321k≈ 2.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,539/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 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.