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Associate Veterinarian | Davis Pet Hospital

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital, Saint Louis, MO, United States


Associate Veterinarian | Davis Pet Hospital
USD $100,000.00 / Yr. – USD $130,000.00 / Yr.

Employment sector: Clinical Practice

Min Experience: Any Experience Level Considered

Practice Overview
Davis Pet Hospital is a full‑service veterinary hospital offering wellness care, surgery, internal medicine, hospitalization, and dental care. As one of the few AAHA‑accredited clinics in the area, our team of veterinarians and support staff adhere to the highest standards of facility and pet care.

About the Role
Davis Pet Hospital in Collinsville, IL is adding another veterinarian to our AAHA‑accredited practice! Our team currently consists of 5 veterinarians and 4 CVT's and 3 CVT's in training. The technicians are highly competent and well utilized for monitoring anesthesia, catheter placement, radiographs, blood draws and more. We are a cohesive, compassionate team that encourages best practice and supports each other.

We welcome doctors of all experience levels – new graduates may be mentored and new hires will enjoy a steady and versatile caseload.

For doctors with a surgical interest, our surgical caseload includes:

Routine soft tissue

Simple fracture repair

Emergency surgery (c‑section, pyometra, foreign body)

Cruciate repairs

Splenectomies

Cystotomies and more

About the Area
Collinsville is located in Southern Illinois, just outside of St. Louis. The town is known for a water tower painted to resemble a ketchup bottle, historical sites, festivals, a diverse culinary scene, and breweries.

Essential Responsibilities

Examine and treat companion animals

Operate diagnostic equipment, collect samples, and interpret results

Advise pet owners on preventive care and treatment options

Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed

Provide counsel on pet end‑of‑life care

Maintain patients' medical records

Ensure compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures

Requirements/Qualifications

DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution

Appropriate state licensure

Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Professional and courteous presentation

Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds, or with assistance for heavier loads

Benefits Offered

Competitive compensation (salary ranges negotiable by experience)

Unlimited personal time off (PTO)

Bonus incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401(k) or Roth(k) with match)

CE and licensure reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Managing career path development

Employee Assistance Program

DVM Referral Program

Relocation assistance available

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