Associate Veterinarian — Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital

Job overview

The Associate Veterinarian — Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital role is an onsite position in O'Fallon, MO. Base salary is $120,000–$150,000 per year. Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital provides full-service veterinary care, including wellness, dental, internal medicine, diagnostics, and surgery. The veterinarian provides clinical care for animal patients while supporting client communication and the hospital’s daily medical operations. The role contributes through examinations, diagnostics, treatment, surgery, accurate records, and collaboration with the veterinary and support teams.

What you'll do

• Conduct patient examinations and medical work-ups
• communicate with and educate clients
• perform diagnostic procedures and surgery
• maintain medical records
• prescribe medications and follow controlled-substance protocols
• collaborate with staff
• work with the Hospital Manager on priorities
• monitor cases and hospital protocols
• participate in training and practice-management updates.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate veterinarian

veterinary medicine

animal hospital

o'fallon mo

petvet care centers

gentle doctor animal hospital

four-day work week

no on-call

clinic closed sundays

$120k–$150k/year

dvm

surgery

dental care

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• pet discounts
• emotional wellbeing support and 24/7 EAP
• continuing-education stipends
• career development
• hardship relief fund
• signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $75,000.

Why this role

Four-day work week; no on-call or after-hours requirements; clinic closed Sundays; clinical autonomy; signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $75,000.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.