Veterinarian

Job Description

Exceptional Medicine. Flexible Schedule. Supportive Team.

New Melle Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team! Located just west of St. Louis in the heart of Missouri's Historic Wine Country, our small animal practice has proudly served the community for more than 20 years by building lasting relationships with our clients, patients, and each other.

Whether you're an experienced veterinarian looking for a practice where you can continue to grow or a new graduate seeking mentorship, you'll find a collaborative environment where your professional development, well-being, and work-life balance are priorities.

Why Join New Melle Animal Hospital?

• 34-hour work week with a flexible 4-day schedule
• No on-call responsibilities
• 30-minute appointment times that allow you to practice high-quality medicine
• Experienced veterinary technicians and support staff that maximize doctor efficiency
• Collaborative, family-oriented culture where teamwork and communication come first
• Loyal, long-standing clientele with continued new client growth
• Opportunities to perform both soft tissue surgery and dentistry
• Mentorship available for all experience levels, including NVA's 12-month GP Mentorship Program
• Advanced hands-on continuing education through NVA's PetOne Veterinary Training Center
• Future partnership opportunities for veterinarians interested in leadership

Practice Exceptional Medicine

Our hospital is equipped with modern technology to help you provide outstanding patient care, including:

• Digital Radiography
• Digital Dental Radiography
• Ultrasound
• In-House Laboratory & Diagnostics
• In-House Pharmacy

Comprehensive Benefits

We believe in investing in our doctors with a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Competitive base salary plus production
• Signing and/or retention bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO plus paid sick leave
• Annual CE allowance with paid CE days
• Paid professional licensing, DEA, AVMA/MVMA dues, and professional liability insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• No non-compete agreement

Discover Life in New Melle

Nestled just west of St. Louis, New Melle offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city convenience. Located in Missouri's renowned Wine Country, you'll enjoy award-winning wineries, scenic parks, hiking and biking trails, locally owned restaurants, boutique shopping, and year-round community events - all while remaining within easy reach of everything the St. Louis metro area has to offer.

Whether you're looking to establish roots, raise a family, or simply enjoy a slower pace of life without giving up access to a major city, New Melle offers an exceptional place to call home.

If you're looking for a hospital where you can build lasting client relationships, practice progressive medicine, and enjoy genuine work-life balance, we'd love to meet you!

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

- We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.