Veterinarian | Affton Veterinary Clinic | Affton, MO

Overview:
a CareVet partner, has an opportunity for an experienced veterinarian to join our thriving two doctor practice in Affton, MO. This small animal practice is looking for a dynamic full time Veterinarian to be part of a collaborative and tenured team! This position offers six figure salary plus production, a $250k bonus package, paid family leave and schedule flexibility.

 

About the Position 

This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced veterinarian looking to be part of a team working in a family like atmosphere. Ideally, this candidate will have surgical skills and a desire to make a difference in a community who’s mission it is to consistently provide authentic care by compassionately supporting and serving as a unified team in harmony with our clients.  

 

About the Team 

At Affton Veterinary Clinic it is our Mission to be your “other” family doctor. Our talented, compassionate team fosters a friendly atmosphere and treats one another, along with our patients, like family. Our team values education and makes it a priority to educate our clients and community about how to best care for their animals. We are passionate about our community and have various initiatives aimed at child education and giving back.  

 

About the Hospital 

Affton Veterinary Clinic offers comprehensive care to our patients, which include all small animals except monkeys and birds. Radiography as well as ultrasounds are processed in hospital, along with our pet pharmacy. We offer dental care, a full range of soft tissue surgeries and some orthopedic surgery. We use state-of-the-art equipment to ensure the best care.  Known as one of the best places to live in St. Louis County, Affton offers residents a safe suburban feel, exceptional public schools, and is an easy commute to Metropolitan St. Louis. St. Louis has many attractions including the St. Louis Zoo, Art Museum, Science Center and City Museum to name a few. In addition, we boast some of the best sports teams in the county (we might be biased!) such as the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball and Blues Hockey teams

 

We Offer You:

Six figure base plus production

No negative accrual 

Generous bonus packages

Schedule flexibility

Paid time off (both base and production)

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

100% paid life and disability insurance

Paid time and allowance for professional development

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Responsibilities:
Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems

Treat and dress wounds

Perform surgery on animals

Test for and vaccinate against diseases

Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines

Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments

Prescribe medication

Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Qualifications:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required

Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working

Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners

Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks

Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal

Strong fondness and understanding of animals

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of animal behavior

Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

How to Apply?

To learn more about positions available, please contact Stephanie Cooper at (phone number removed), or by email at (url removed). Apply directly by clicking the button below.?

 

About the Network?

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.??

 

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