Associate Veterinarian

Clark Animal Hospital

Job Description

Seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our practice in a beautiful suburb of St. Louis, MO!


Clark Animal Hospital is a high-quality, AAHA-accredited hospital. We are moving into a brand-new building in 2024! Would you like to join a busy and growing practice?

We care deeply about making sure our client and their pets have everything they need to be happy and healthy by providing clear communication built on trust and integrity.


Come practice at the right place!

·         General practice hospital offering a broad range of services for companion animals

·         An in-house lab and diagnostics allow us to get results

·         Ultra-sound

·         An in-house pharmacy

·         Offer digital x-rays, digital dental x-rays, and laser therapy


We offer an attractive compensation & benefit package that includes:

  • Competitive Starting Base Salary + Production
  • Attractive bonus potential
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, ancillary coverage, & 401K match
  • Schedule that will provide a healthy work-life balance – 4-days per week, and rotating Saturdays
  • PTO, CE, Paid Licensing, DEA, dues & fees


Job Responsibilities

·         Builds rapport with clients by gathering information and listening to, and empathizing with their concerns

·         Performs physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures that deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort. 

·         Communicates with clients on topics such as pet diagnosis, treatment plans, preventive health care, and nutritional needs.

·         Maintains client/patient medical/surgical records and makes certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols.

·         Stays current on new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine.

·         Assists in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service. 

·         Presents a positive image of the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.


Skills and Basic Qualifications

·         A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university.

·         Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which applicant is to be employed.

·         Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ethics.

·         Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·         Works collaboratively with hospital team members.

·         Makes decisions confidently and effectively.

·         Manages time and tasks appropriately.

·         Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.

·         Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth


About Kirkwood, MO: Come live, work, and play in the beautiful town of Kirkwood! Kirkwood is truly an oasis just outside St. Louis offering top-notch schools, beautiful neighborhoods, shopping, and dining!


We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible. Would you like to join our team?



National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com. 

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.