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Associate Veterinarian - Up to $50,000 Sign-On Bonus! - Chippewa 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:
Chippewa Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital in the Dutchtown neighborhood of South St. Louis.
The Chippewa team enjoys a collaborative and supportive environment that empowers the doctors to focus on patient care and client communication. We are equipped with electronic records, digital radiography, an in-house laboratory, a therapy laser and more to come!
Our clientele is dedicated to providing quality care to their pets and we enjoy a diverse caseload allowing us to pursue interesting workups and surgeries.
Position Purpose:
Associate Veterinarian (DVM) | Brand-New Facility | St. Louis, MO
Compensation: $100,000–$130,000 annually
Up to $50,000 in Sign-On Bonuses!
Welcome to Your Next Chapter at Chippewa Animal Hospital!
We’re thrilled to invite a passionate, team-oriented Associate Veterinarian to join our growing two-doctor team in our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. Our hospital is purposefully designed to reflect the quality care we provide to the pets and families of our St. Louis community.
Whether you're an experienced DVM or a new graduate, we’ve built an environment where mentorship, growth, and collaboration come naturally. You’ll be surrounded by a tight-knit, supportive team that values kindness, integrity, and laughter just as much as exceptional medicine.
Grow With Us
At our hospital, mentorship isn’t an afterthought, it’s part of who we are. From paid CE and company-sponsored trainings to intentional career path development, we’re here to help you build the career you actually want. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to level up, you’ll find supportive mentors, hands-on learning, and real opportunities to grow for the long haul.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
Beautiful new clinic space with updated equipment and thoughtfully designed work areas
Warm, down-to-earth team that truly supports each other
A community-focused practice with loyal clients and meaningful cases
The chance to be part of something special as we grow into our new space
What we are looking for
- A DVM (or soon-to-be grad) with a valid license to practice in Missouri
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit
- A love for client education and animal medicine
- An eagerness to make an impact in a close-knit, community-oriented clinic
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients
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
Ready to build something incredible with us? Come be part of the legacy we're creating at Chippewa Animal Hospital! A place where your voice is heard, your growth is supported, and your career can thrive.
Apply today and let’s start the conversation!
Pay Range:
USD $115,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /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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