Veterinarian Jobs in Missouri
Across 99 live Veterinarian listings in Missouri, median advertised pay is $150K (75th percentile $164K), based on the 24 that state a salary; Missouri ranks 12th of 46 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Vetco Clinics (27), Alliance Animal Health (9), CareVet Health (8).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 10, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 24 roles pay ~$150k median with 6.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program - AniMed Animal Hospital
AniMed Animal HospitalBlue Springs, MO
Veterinarian - Nevada, MO
Nevada Veterinary ClinicNevada, MO
Associate Veterinarian
O'Brien Veterinary GroupGrandview, MO
Emergency Veterinarian (Part-Time) - Brentwood, MO
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Brentwood, MO
Emergency Veterinarian - Brentwood, MO
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Brentwood, MO
Sign on bonus and relocation assistance available! - Associate Veterinarian - All Creatures Animal Hospital
All Creatures Animal HospitalSt. Joseph, MO
Up to $30,000 Sign-on Bonus - Associate Veterinarian - Yorkshire Animal Hospital
Yorkshire Animal HospitalSt. Louis, MO
Veterinarian- First Capitol Animal Hospital
First Capitol Animal HospitalSt. Charles, MO
Associate Veterinarian- Branson Veterinary Hospital
Branson Veterinary HospitalBranson, MO
Veterinarian - High Ridge, MO
Advantage Veterinary CenterHigh Ridge, MO
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Veterinarian Pay in Missouri: Live Market and State Comparison
Live veterinarian listings in Missouri today, then Missouri against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 99
- Live median
- $150k
- 75th $164k · n=24
- 12-mo median
- $149k
- Pay rank
- #12 of 46
- Work-life
- 4.5/10 · #23
- 12-mo postings
- 190
Veterinarian roles in Missouri advertise $12k above the $138k median across the 46 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $195k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs MO | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri (this page) | $149k | — | 4.5/10 | 190 |
| Arkansasborders | $146k | −$3k | 4.5/10 | 119 |
| Oklahomaborders | $143k | −$7k | 3.8/10 | 104 |
| Iowaborders | $139k | −$10k | 4.6/10 | 67 |
| Kentuckyborders | $138k | −$12k | 4.1/10 | 101 |
| Nebraskaborders | $137k | −$12k | 3.9/10 | 95 |
| Illinoisborders | $135k | −$14k | 4.7/10 | 453 |
| Kansasborders | $131k | −$19k | 5.6/10 | 76 |
“borders” = shares a border with Missouri; “#n” = national pay rank among the 46 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 10, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Vetco Clinics (27), Alliance Animal Health (9), CareVet Health (8)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 12% offer loan repayment (of 99 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Veterinarian jobs in Missouri.
How much do veterinarian earn in Missouri?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of veterinarian. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid veterinarian jobs available?
Some veterinarian roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which veterinarian jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every veterinarian role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 30% with no on-call and 25% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring veterinarian in Missouri right now?
Employers currently hiring for veterinarian roles include Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), Vet Cor, Veterinary Practice Partners, Green Hills Veterinary Clinic, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many veterinarian jobs in Missouri are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 99 veterinarian positions in Missouri listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Veterinarian Jobs in Missouri
Vetco Clinics27 open roles here · WLB 75/100Alliance Animal Health9 open roles here · WLB 36/100
CareVet Health8 open roles here · WLB 62/100Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)5 open roles here · WLB 22/100
Veterinary Practice Partners5 open roles here · WLB 52/100Western Veterinary Partners5 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Inde Vets4 open roles here · WLB 75/100Vet Cor3 open roles here · WLB 63/100