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Veterinarian

Alton Animal Clinic Upper Alton, Illinois
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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.

Alton Animal Clinic

Job Details

Practice:

From wellness exams and parasite prevention to surgery and diagnostics, Alton Animal Clinic is there for pets throughout every stage of their life. We proudly care for the dog and cat companions, as well as small mammals, of Alton and the surrounding communities. 

Position Purpose:

Associate Veterinarian

Alton Animal Clinic | Alton, Missouri

Alton Animal Clinic is excited to welcome an Associate Veterinarian to our growing team in beautiful Alton, Missouri. Our clinic is proud to serve the pets and families of our community with compassionate, high-quality veterinary care. We are looking for a veterinarian who is passionate about building relationships with clients, providing thoughtful medicine, and becoming a trusted part of a close-knit community. Whether you are an experienced doctor or a newer graduate looking for support and mentorship, this is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

At Alton Animal Clinic, our team is dedicated, welcoming, and focused on working together to provide the best experience possible for our patients and clients. We value collaboration, communication, and a positive work environment where every team member feels supported. Our doctors and support staff take pride in offering dependable care while creating a friendly, family-like atmosphere for both clients and pets. The ideal candidate will enjoy being part of a team that celebrates wins together, supports one another, and is committed to continued growth.

Located in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, Alton offers small-town charm, natural beauty, and a peaceful pace of life. The area is surrounded by outdoor recreation, including rivers, trails, fishing, kayaking, hiking, and scenic views, making it a great place for anyone who enjoys time outdoors. Alton is a welcoming community with a strong sense of connection, affordable living, and plenty of room to enjoy life outside of work. It is an ideal location for someone looking to build a rewarding veterinary career while enjoying the beauty and simplicity of rural Missouri living.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package, a supportive team environment, mentorship opportunities, and the ability to grow your career in a community that truly values veterinary care. Our benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, continuing education allowance, professional dues and licensing support, 401(k), and more.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is compassionate, motivated, and excited to provide excellent care to pets and their families. Strong communication skills, a team-focused mindset, and a desire to build lasting client relationships are key. New graduates and experienced veterinarians are encouraged to apply.

Join Alton Animal Clinic and become part of a team where your work matters, your voice is valued, and your career can thrive.

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.
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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.

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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.

Dr_Alexandra_Carter

“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

  • Reward3

    Flexible Scheduling

  • Reward4

    401(k) and Roth(k) with match

  • Reward5

    Continuing Education and Training Opportunities

  • Reward6

    Relocation Assistance

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