First Capitol Animal Hospital is searching for an associate veterinarian to join our team. Our clinic has a great reputation for providing exceptional veterinary care to dogs, cats, and birds of prey in St. Charles, and we are eager to welcome a third veterinarian to our DVM team.

This is a full-time or part-time role with flexible weekday coverage and alternating Saturdays (half days). We’re open to DVMs of all skill levels, including new graduates.

About us: 

• Our veterinarians see everything from pet wellness and general surgery to orthopedics, dentistry, and the occasional amputation.
• 2 full-time DVMs and 2 additional relief doctors
• 1 RVT and 11 support staff members
• Primarily small animals and will also see birds of prey and exotics (existing clients)
• 5 exam rooms equipped with iM3 unit, heated surgery tables, electrosurgery unit, and more
• Great location less than 30 miles from downtown St. Louis
• 10 miles to St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Our investment in YOU:

• Competitive base DOE
• Quarterly production pay (no negative accrual)
• Exciting bonus package / relocation assistance
• Flexible work week with no on-call or emergency hours
• Generous PTO with rollover
• Medical, dental, and vision with HSA option
• 401(k) options
• Annual CE allowance with paid days to attend
• Paid parental leave / bonding time
• Personal pet discounts
• AVMA PLIT coverage
• Paid license renewal fees and membership dues
• Investment in your interests (National Park pass, gym membership, charity donation, etc.!)
• Plus, much more!

Encouraging your professional growth:

We’re dedicated to lifelong learning and are a great place to build deep working relationships with our team and advance your veterinary skills/knowledge. We take pride in teamwork and training and our support staff is continually learning and taking on more responsibilities to increase our sufficiency. We also have access to an established mentorship program for doctors who are interested in serving as a mentor and early career doctors searching for mentorship. Additionally, our team has access to thought partnership with a Medical Advisory Board, monthly DVM rounds with an internal medicine specialist, and dentistry training courtesy of a board-certified dental surgeon. If you’re a DVM who enjoys mentorship—both giving and/or receiving—this is a fantastic opportunity for you! 

Join our team at First Capitol Animal Hospital and become a part of our commitment to providing exceptional veterinary care to St. Charles pets!

APPLY TODAY to contribute your skills and passion to our mission of promoting the health and well-being of small animals in our community.