Veterinarian

Looking for a hospital where you can practice high-quality medicine, have the support to do your best work, and still have time for life outside the clinic?

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

The Veterinary Group of Chesterfield offers the combination of an established practice, strong client relationships, and the support needed to practice the medicine you enjoy.

• 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

You'll have access to the equipment and technology needed to provide comprehensive patient care, including:

• Digital radiography
• Two surgical suites
• IDEXX InVue technology
• Paperless medical records

A Client Base That Values Your Recommendations

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.

A Team That Supports You

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

We believe you should be able to build a rewarding veterinary career without giving up your life outside the hospital.

• Four-day work week
• Protected lunch breaks every workday
• Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling
• Schedule stability
• Generous PTO
• Initial appointment times can be adjusted to provide additional time when needed

As Part of National Veterinary Associates (NVA), You’ll Also Enjoy:

• 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, helping veterinarians advance their clinical expertise and professional goals
• 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

Additional Benefits

• 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.

Why Chesterfield, Missouri?

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.

If you're looking for an established hospital with a strong client base, excellent support, a collaborative team, and the flexibility to build the veterinary career you want, 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.