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Up to $50,000 Sign on bonus and relocation assistance available! -Veterinarian - Spencer Creek Animal Hospital
Overview
As a veterinarian at Heartland Veterinary Partners, you will provide quality care to patients and empathetic service to clients. You will partner with other veterinarians, technicians, and client service representatives to operate as an efficient and productive team.
Success in this role takes a collaborative mindset while operating as an independent branch of Heartland. This is an opportunity to expand your skillset while using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills and passion for patient care to build a productive and rewarding career.
When you join us, you will make a real difference in the lives of our patients and clients. You will also become a valued member of our team and contribute to the success of our practice.
Job Details
Practice:
Spencer Creek Animal Hospital, located in St. Peters, MO, is a full-service animal hospital that offers wellness care, comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental treatment, as well as behavioral and dietary consultation. We always provide friendly, personalized service to pet owners with a compassionate, loving touch for the animals.
Position Purpose:
Full-Time Associate Veterinarian (GP DVM)
Spencer Creek Animal Hospital | St. Peters, Missouri (St. Louis Metro)
About Us
Spencer Creek Animal Hospital is a community practice serving St. Peters, St. Charles, and the surrounding suburban St. Louis area. Operating out of a well-equipped facility tailored for high-quality canine and feline medicine, soft-tissue surgery, digital imaging, and dentistry, our medical team prioritizes compassionate care and exceptional client service. We offer our doctors clinical autonomy, collaborative team support, and a positive practice culture where professional growth and personal well-being are equally valued.
Position Overview
We are seeking a full-time General Practitioner Veterinarian (GP DVM) to join our team in St. Peters, MO. Whether you are an experienced doctor looking to maximize production potential or an early-career associate seeking collaborative mentorship, our practice provides a supportive environment, modern equipment, and a skilled support team.
Compensation & Financial Package
Guaranteed Base Salary: $115,000 to $150,000 annually (commensurate with experience).
Production Incentive: 20% ProSal production structure with clear earning upside.
Sign-On Incentive: Up to $50,000 in sign-on bonuses with relocation assistance available.
CE & Professional Dues: Paid continuing education (CE) allowance and dedicated training time, 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) retirement plans with company match; unlimited personal time off.
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 pet owners regarding diagnostics, preventive care, and treatment plans.
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.
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 communication, and collaborative patient care.
Benefits & Perks
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Relocation assistance available
Your Next Step Starts Here!
Whether you’re ready to lead or looking for a place to focus on exceptional medicine, Spencer Creek Animal Hospital is the place to grow your career.
Apply today and join us in building something amazing together.
Pay Range:
USD $115,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.Success Profile
We’re looking for passionate vets with the following traits:
- Adaptable
- Compassionate
- Communicator
- Critical Thinker
- Collaborative
- Empathetic
Culture
At Heartland Veterinary Partners, we believe that prioritizing care for veterinarians enables them to prioritize care for their patients. We offer several benefits and support programs to help veterinarians succeed, including:
Mentorship
We provide access to experienced mentors who can help our partners hone their craft and develop their skills, regardless of where they are in their career journey.
Choose Your Setting
We have practices in many states across the country with diverse settings and focuses, so our veterinarians can choose the environment that is best for them.
Work-Life Balance
We understand that our veterinarians have lives outside of the practice, and we are committed to helping them achieve balance.
Authentic Autonomy
Each practice is led locally, and we empower our teams to make all the clinical and inventory decisions to best meet the needs of the community they serve.
Support When it Matters Most
We support our veterinarians at every stage of their careers, from new graduates to experienced practitioners.
Career Path
New Graduate
This is your first veterinary role after school. You’re getting your feet wet and putting that education to work gaining the experience you need to become the vet you know you can be.
Clinically Confident
You’ve been here a while and have your feet under you. You still have plenty of learning and growing to do, but you’re well on your way.
Learning to Lead
Thanks to your experience and dedication, you’ve earned the trust and respect of your community and established yourself as an example for other vets to follow.
“I love working at a Heartland-owned practice. They let us be ourselves with the support of a corporation. My relationship with our regional director is genuine and supportive. It’s obvious anytime company leadership addresses the practices that they genuinely care about our wellbeing and make decisions with our best interests in mind. We are extremely lucky to work for a company this down to earth.”
- Dr. Alexandra Carter, Managing DVM
Rewards
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Generous Vacation Time
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Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits
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Flexible Scheduling
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401(k) and Roth(k) with match
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Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
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Relocation Assistance
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