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Associate Veterinarian - Yorkshire Animal Hospital - St. Louis, Missouri
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:
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:
Associate Veterinarian – Yorkshire Animal Hospital
Webster Groves, Missouri
Yorkshire Animal Hospital is excited to welcome a compassionate, dedicated Associate Veterinarian to our growing team! This is an incredible opportunity to join a practice where high-quality medicine, client connection, and a supportive culture all come together. Whether you’re a seasoned DVM or a recent graduate, you’ll find mentorship, collaboration, and the freedom to grow your skills in a positive and uplifting environment.
Who We Are
Our team at Yorkshire Animal Hospital is truly something special. We are a group of experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff who all share a passion for providing exceptional care—with plenty of teamwork and laughter along the way. We recently moved into a brand new, state-of-the-art facility designed with both patients and our team in mind. From cutting-edge diagnostic equipment to thoughtfully planned treatment spaces, our new hospital gives you everything you need to practice the highest level of veterinary medicine. We take pride in supporting one another, celebrating wins, and creating an atmosphere where everyone feels valued.
Life in Webster Groves
Nestled just outside St. Louis, Webster Groves is a welcoming, tree-lined community known for its charming neighborhoods, historic architecture, and vibrant local culture. The town offers the perfect blend of small-town warmth with big-city convenience—think farmers’ markets, boutique shops, beautiful parks, top-rated schools, and quick access to all the entertainment, dining, and sports that St. Louis has to offer. It’s an ideal place to settle in, plant roots, and enjoy an exceptional quality of life both inside and outside of work.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation with bonus potential
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Unlimited PTO
401(k) with match
CE allowance + paid CE days
Mentorship opportunities and strong medical support
Work-life balance that truly means something
If you're excited to join a practice where you can thrive professionally and personally, we’d love to meet you! Apply today and take the next step toward joining the Yorkshire Animal Hospital family.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Benefits Offered:
- 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
Pay Range:
USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /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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