Full Time Urgent Care Veterinarian - Ownership Available!
Listed compensation
$120k-$150k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Company Description
Looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners? We are excited to announce the opening of the brand new Priority Pet Urgent Care state of the art clinic here in St. Louis! We are eager and ready to serve the local community and their pets and are currently looking for the best and brightest DVMs at all stages in their career to help us launch this incredible clinic.
The Priority Pet Urgent Care mission is committed to providing easy-to-access quality care with a promise to our clients that their pets are our priority. We value teamwork, compassion, and excellence, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
We look forward to connecting!
To learn more about us, please visit our website at prioritypeturgentcare.com
Job Description
We offer flexible scheduling with no overnight shifts!
Our brand-new building and state of the art equipment will provide the space and tools needed to deliver best in service medicine and bridge the gap between primary and emergency care. Most importantly, we provide our doctor partners medical autonomy since they are the experts in medicine, while we provide the support and business solutions based on their goals.
We Offer Our Veterinarians
Competitive compensation with generous Sign-on and Performance bonuses
Comprehensive Benefits (100% employer paid medical premiums, liability coverage, paid licensing/fees including DEA, CE allowance, employee assistance program & VIN membership. Optional enrollment in Dental, Vision, Life, 401K w/ company match, pet care discounts and more!)
- Student Loan and Relocation Assistance
- PTO, parental leave, and company holiday package
- Work-life balance, Flexible Scheduling and no overnights: We are family friendly, and your mental health is important to us. We appreciate the importance of maintaining a healthy life outside of our work family
- DVM Mentor Network
Qualifications
Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent) from an accredited university, and an active veterinary state license
- 5+ Years of Veterinary Experience
- Current DEA License/USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire
Compassionate leader with the experience and willingness to manage a team and promote a positive clinic culture as it aligns with Alliance Animal Health’s core values
Effective communicator with a drive to provide the highest quality medicine and mentor other veterinarians to do so as well
Additional Information
We Are a DRUG-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin
Compensation: USD 120000 - USD 150000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality urgent care veterinary medicine while managing clinic operations and team culture. Mentor other veterinarians and ensure excellent client service in a state-of-the-art facility.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Urgent Care Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $149k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 80% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · top 25% in urgent care (veterinary) | ranked against 94 Urgent Care (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $120k–$150k | Veterinarian median $140k (middle half $130k–$162k)484 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$149k in purchasing power | Missouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in Missouri | 98 active | 4,467 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 80% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Veterinarian pay trend | −6.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full Time Urgent Care Veterinarian - Ownership Available! at Alliance Animal Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Urgent Care (Veterinary) — ranked against 94 active Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 94 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No nights
Benefits & Perks
Living in St. Louis
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $258k≈ 2.2× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,334/mo≈ 13% 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 (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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.