General information

City: Florissant

State: Missouri

Hospital Name: Florissant Animal Hospital

Job Type: Veterinarian - General Practice

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Veterinarian - Leadership & Clinical Growth Opportunity
Florissant Animal Hospital - AAHA Accredited | Established | Team-Focused
Florissant Animal Hospital, a long-established, community-trusted practice just outside St. Louis, is seeking a Veterinarian to join our team. If you’re looking for a place where you can grow clinically, help shape a team, and potentially step into leadership, this is a unique opportunity to do it all in an AAHA-accredited hospital supported by a new, collaborative management team.
We welcome both early-career DVMs seeking mentorship and experienced veterinarians with fresh ideas and energy.
What Makes Us Different: A Team Ready for Fresh Ideas & Leadership
  • We are a 2-doctor practice: one senior doctor well-rooted in the community, and one early-career doctor who values collaboration.
  • There is real opportunity for growth: the role can evolve into Medical Director for someone with leadership drive.
Team & Culture
  • Experienced, tenured technicians and assistants who genuinely enjoy their work
  • Cross-trained support staff invested in personal development
  • Leadership that actively listens, values your ideas, and encourages collaboration
  • A warm, stable, drama‑free environment where people stay for the long term
Caseload & Clinical Opportunity
  • Our doctors are booked out by nearly two months, so you’ll have a meaningful caseload from day one
  • Very loyal, appreciative clients
  • Strong support to develop new services that resonate with you whether that’s shelter medicine, rehabilitation, or a specific clinical niche, etc.
Rich, Varied Medicine
  • We treat a diverse range of species, including dogs, cats, birds, exotics, and pocket pets
  • We emphasize Behavioral Health, managing fear, stress, and anxiety as part of our Fear‑Free care model
  • Preventive medicine is a priority: life-stage wellness, parasite control, annual exams, client education
  • We also provide international health certificates for travel or export
Hospital Features
  • 6 exam rooms, including a dedicated comfort/quiet room with its own exit
  • Surgical suite with two tables and full monitoring equipment
  • Dental suite with two tables and digital dental radiography
  • In-house ultrasound
  • Upgraded treatment area and well-maintained equipment
  • Large fenced-in outdoor space for nervous or reactive pets
  • AAHA-accredited and fully Fear-Free in design
  • Ongoing partnership with a boarded surgeon and a boarded internist for advanced care
Schedule & Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible scheduling options. We’re open to building a plan that works for you!
  • 4-day work week, part-time, or customized arrangement
  • Every other Saturday (8–1)
  • No on-call or after-hours responsibilities
NVA Support & Career Development
  • Access to the PetOne Training Center: hands-on clinical workshops, wet labs, and advanced skills training
  • Structured Mentorship Program: onboarding, case reviews, ongoing CE, and a dedicated mentor
  • Leadership development: training and coaching to support growth toward roles such as Medical Director
  • Ownership potential: NVA’s Joint Venture Partnership program offers a path to co-ownership
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive compensation with a ProSal structure
  • Sign-on, retention, and relocation bonuses available
  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • CE allowance plus paid licenses, fees, and DEA
  • Generous PTO
  • Pet care discounts
  • Clear paths for professional growth and leadership
Life in Florissant & Greater St. Louis
  • Suburban charm with easy access to St. Louis amenities and attractions
  • Free destinations: St. Louis ZooScience CenterArt MuseumForest Park
  • Outdoor lifestyle: hiking, river access, weekend getaways
  • Excellent food, music, arts, and sports culture (hello, Cardinals & Blues!)
  • Affordable cost of living and tight-knit community feel
Ready to Grow with Us?
If you want a practice that supports your medical passion, encourages leadership, and values your contributions — let’s talk.
Apply today!