Veterinarian

New Melle Animal Hospital

Job Description

New Melle Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinarian to join our team!

Our hospital is a small animal veterinary clinic dedicated to creating and maintaining a close, accessible, and familial relationship with our clients. We are located just west of St. Louis and have been serving our community for over 20 years. We strive to view our hospital through a team's perspective, fostering collaboration, teamwork, and innovation.


Step into a thriving practice:

  • 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
  • Digital x-rays and digital dental x-rays


Our doctors enjoy:

  • Competitive starting base salary + production
  • Health, dental, vision, ancillary coverage, & 401K match
  • Attractive PTO and a schedule that will provide a healthy work-life balance – 4-days per week, every other Saturday
  • CE, Paid Licensing, DEA, professional membership dues & fees 
  • Long-term clientele as well as continued new client growth


Skills and Qualifications:

  • Must have DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited institution
  • License to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Missouri or able to attain a license and be in good standing
  • Must have a passion for learning and improvement, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach


About the area:

Located just west of St. Louis, Defiance, MO is known as the gateway to Missouri’s wine country. There is a lot to explore in the area including parks, wineries, shopping, and restaurants. You can find family-friendly activities and events all year round.



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

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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.