Yorkshire Animal Hospital logo
Yorkshire Animal Hospital
St. Louis, Missouri

Up to $30,000 Sign-on Bonus - Associate Veterinarian - Yorkshire Animal Hospital

VeterinarianNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125k-$140k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 24m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Practice

Yorkshire Animal Hospital has served the pets and their owners of Affton, Crestwood, Webster Groves, and the surrounding communities since 1956.

Continuing to strive for the best quality medicine, we have upgraded our diagnostic equipment, adding ultrasound, dental x-ray capabilities, and much more.

As the practice continues to grow, Yorkshire Animal Hospital plans to provide advanced diagnostic and treatment protocols to continuously increase the quality of care for companion animals.

Position Purpose

  • Full-Time Associate Veterinarian (GP DVM)
  • Yorkshire Animal Hospital | Webster Groves / St. Louis, Missouri

About Us

Yorkshire Animal Hospital is a modern, collaborative community practice serving Webster Groves and the surrounding South St. Louis County area.

Operating out of a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility equipped for advanced diagnostics, digital imaging, soft-tissue surgery, and dentistry, our practice combines high clinical standards with strong team culture.

We offer our doctors clinical autonomy, professional mentorship, and a supportive environment where high-quality medicine and work-life balance go hand in hand.

Position Overview

We are seeking a full-time General Practitioner Veterinarian (GP DVM) to join our team. Whether you are an experienced associate looking for strong compensation and high production potential, or a recent graduate seeking structured, hands-on mentorship, our practice offers high clinical autonomy and a dedicated support team.

Compensation & Financial Package

  • Guaranteed Base Salary: $125,000 to $140,000 annually (commensurate with experience).
  • Production Incentive: 20% ProSal production structure with clear earning upside.
  • Sign-On Incentive: Up to $30,000 in sign-on bonuses with relocation assistance available.

CE & Professional Dues: Paid continuing education (CE) allowance and training opportunities, plus full coverage for Missouri state licensure, DEA registration, and professional association dues.

Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance options; 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match; unlimited PTO; and employee pet care discounts.

Schedule & Quality of Life

  • Workweek: Full-time schedule with flexible scheduling options.
  • No Overnight Emergency Duty

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct wellness examinations, diagnostic workups, and medical treatment plans for companion animals.
  • Perform routine and preventative soft-tissue surgical and dental procedures.

Communicate clearly and empathetically with clients regarding diagnostics, preventive care, and treatment options.

Collaborate closely with veterinary technicians and support staff to maintain efficient patient flow and high standards of care.

Maintain accurate electronic medical records.

Candidate Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an AVMA-accredited institution (open to experienced doctors and soon-to-be/recent graduates).
  • Active Missouri State Veterinary License (or eligible to obtain licensure prior to start date).
  • USDA Accreditation (or willingness to obtain).
  • Strong clinical interest in general medicine, surgery, client education, and collaborative patient care.

Life in Webster Groves

Webster Groves sits near St. Louis. The area offers tree-lined neighborhoods, local shops, parks, and community events. Access to city dining, sports, and entertainment stays close while day-to-day life feels grounded and residential.

Apply to join Yorkshire Animal Hospital and build your career in a modern hospital with a strong, supportive team.

  • Benefits and support-
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Bonus incentives
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k and Roth 401k with match
  • CE and licensure reimbursement
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Career development support
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental health resources
  • DVM referral program
  • Relocation assistance

Pay Range

USD $125,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an AVMA-accredited institution. An active Missouri State Veterinary License or eligibility to obtain one prior to the start date is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Diagnostic imagingClient communicationMedical record keepingPreventative careGeneral practice

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 49 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 71% have no call, 59% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Missouri?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,392 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$125k–$140kVeterinary Medicine median $143k (middle half $125k–$160k)484 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$146k in purchasing powerMissouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Missouri84 active3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 71% no call · 59% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMissouri healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 12% offer loan repayment100 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,282 in the last 30 days483 the 30 days before (+165%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,392 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Up to $30,000 Sign-on Bonus - Associate Veterinarian - Yorkshire Animal Hospital at Yorkshire Animal Hospital a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,392 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

8 jobs · 3 employers
2
<$140k
3
$150k
1
$160k
1
$185k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Veterinarian - Madera, CA

Vet Cor · Madera, California

$150k-$200k
#2

Veterinarian - Gloversville, NY

Vet Cor · Gloversville, New York

$130k-$185k
#3

Veterinarian - Grass Valley, CA

$130k-$160k
#4

Veterinarian- Orange County CA

$120k-$150k
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 6.2
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed base salary $125,000-$140,000
20% ProSal production incentive
Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
CE allowance
Missouri state licensure, DEA, and professional dues covered
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) and Roth 401(k) with match

Living in St. Louis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$255k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,292/mo≈ 12% 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.