Veterinarian
The Veterinary Group of Chesterfield is a long-standing, full-service companion animal hospital with a strong reputation in the Chesterfield community. You'll join a collaborative team that values excellent medicine, meaningful client relationships, and supporting one another throughout the day. As part of National Veterinary Associates (NVA), you'll also have access to the resources, training, and professional opportunities of a larger organization while maintaining the feel of a close-knit local practice.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- 1:1 doctor-to-technician support plus a floater for additional coverage
- Dedicated surgical technician for procedures
- Two surgical suites and a dedicated dental suite
- Generous appointment times, with longer appointments available when needed
- Opportunity to pursue your clinical interests across general medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and reproductive medicine
- Collaborative team that enjoys working together and supporting one another
- Flexible scheduling with a four-day work week and rotating half Saturdays
- Protected lunch breaks every workday
- Full-time and part-time scheduling options
Practice Great Medicine
You'll have access to the equipment and technology needed to provide comprehensive patient care, including:
- Ultrasound
- Digital radiography
- Digital dental radiography
- Dedicated dental suite
- Two surgical suites
- IDEXX InVue technology
- Paperless medical records
- Comprehensive in-house diagnostics
Client Base
Our clients are an important part of what makes The Veterinary Group of Chesterfield special. The hospital serves an affluent and highly compliant clientele who are invested in the long-term health of their pets and receptive to appropriate diagnostics and treatment recommendations. We also offer tools designed to help clients follow through with recommended care, including the Happy Healthy Pets Care Plan, CareCredit, and insurance guidance.
Support Team
You'll have experienced support around you throughout the day, with a 1:1 doctor-to-technician ratio plus a floater and a dedicated surgical technician for procedures. Our culture is collaborative, fun, and genuinely team-oriented. From everyday case collaboration to team celebrations and Tech Olympics, we value the relationships that make a hospital a great place to work.
Work-Life Balance
- Four-day work week
- Rotating half Saturdays
- Protected lunch breaks every workday
- Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling
- Schedule stability
- Initial appointment times can be adjusted to provide additional time when needed
Benefits
- Access to NVA's PetOne Veterinary Training Center for hands-on surgical and clinical training
- Industry-leading Mentorship Program with dedicated one-on-one support
- Support and resources to pursue ABVP certification while practicing
- No non-compete agreement, providing flexibility and freedom throughout your career
- 100% company-paid Short-Term Disability insurance, covering qualifying short-term illnesses, injuries, pregnancy, maternity, and parental leave
- Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
- Future partnership and ownership opportunities for doctors interested in practice leadership
- Competitive compensation with production potential
- Sign-on bonus and/or relocation assistance may be available
- Continuing education allowance
- Paid professional memberships, licensing, and DEA registration
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee discounts on veterinary care and pet insurance
Opportunities for Growth & Ownership
For veterinarians interested in taking on greater responsibility over time, there are opportunities to develop leadership skills and explore future joint venture/partial ownership in the practice.
Location
Chesterfield offers a great balance of community and access to everything St. Louis has to offer. Enjoy beautiful parks and green space, excellent restaurants, shopping, cultural attractions, and professional sports, all while having a comfortable place to call home.