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Veterinarian Up to $50,000 in Sign on Bonus Bear 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.
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.
Job Details
Practice:
Bear Creek Animal Hospital takes pride in our advanced and evolving knowledge of veterinary medicine. Building ever-lasting relationships with our clients and patients is of the utmost importance. Our veterinary team achieves this by tailoring our veterinary services to fit the needs of each patient and personalizing each experience.
Our state of the art facility opened in January of 2024, featuring 6 exams rooms, 2 surgery suites, a separate dental area, ultrasound, surgical cutting laser, and more!
Dr. Christen Fielding is a General Practitioner who has been practicing in the St. Louis area since 2010. With over 10 years of experience in veterinary medicine, her knowledge, compassion, and dedication result in providing exceptional care to her patients. She is an experienced surgeon and has many years of emergency and urgent care medicine which allow her to excel in treating a wide range of complex medical cases. This variety in experience also ensures that each of her patients receive the highest quality care in preventative medicine as well as any unexpected illness or injuries that arise. Providing detailed assessments and education to clients ensures that her clients can make the best decisions for each of their unique pets.
Position Purpose:
1215 W Pearce Blvd, Wentzville, Missouri 63385
$50,000 Sign-On Bonus | $120K–$150K Base + 20% ProSal | Profit Sharing & Minority Ownership Opportunity
- Exciting new chapter – With the recent transition of our previous DVM, we’re entering a new phase of growth and are excited to welcome fresh ideas and energy.
- Mentorship & collaboration with Dr. Christen Fielding – With over a decade of experience in GP, urgent care, and surgery, Dr. Fielding is committed to exceptional patient care, client education, and supporting her colleagues’ professional growth.
- Modern, well-equipped hospital – A state-of-the-art facility designed to help you practice top-quality medicine efficiently.
- Supportive, team-first culture – We value laughter, learning, and celebrating each other’s successes.
- Diverse caseload – From preventative care and dentistry to complex medical cases, you’ll never stop growing.
- $50,000 Sign-On Bonus
- $120,000–$150,000 base salary + 20% ProSal
- Profit sharing & minority ownership opportunity
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision
- CE allowance + paid licensing and dues
- Flexible scheduling + PTO
- A team that values your well-being and professional development
- DVM with experience in general practice
- Passion for dentistry, preventative care, and client communication
- Positive, team-oriented mindset and strong communication skills
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:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 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:
- Competitive Compensation -All salary ranges are negotiable based on experience
- 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 $120,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.
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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