Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian – Mentorship, Flexible Schedule, Exotics & Fear-Free Medicine
Southwest Illinois | Near St. Louis, MO

Looking for a veterinary hospital where you can practice high-quality medicine, have autonomy in your cases, and still have time to enjoy life outside of work?
At Northgate Small Animal Hospital, we are seeking an

Associate Veterinarian

to join our collaborative

4-doctor practice

in southwest Illinois, just outside

St. Louis . We are

open to both full-time and part-time veterinarians

and are happy to create a schedule that works for the right fit. Whether you are a

new graduate seeking strong mentorship , an experienced veterinarian looking for more flexibility, or someone seeking a supportive, well-equipped hospital, we would love to connect.
We are a

well-established, AAHA-accredited, full-service small animal hospital

providing medical, surgical, and dental care for

dogs, cats, exotics, reptiles, and pocket pets . Our caseload includes wellness care, preventive medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery.
Led by

Managing Veterinarian Dr. Amy Edgar , our team values collaboration, clinical growth, and strong day-to-day mentorship for newer doctors, including hands-on guidance in medicine, surgery, and case management.
We also utilize

Fear-Free handling techniques

to improve patient comfort and create a better experience for pets, clients, and staff.

New Graduates Welcome – Strong Mentorship Included
At Northgate, mentorship is intentional. New graduates receive

daily, hands-on guidance from Dr. Edgar and the hospital team , paired with structured support through NVA.
In addition to on-site mentorship, new graduates will participate in NVA’s

12-month General Practice Mentorship Program , led by Dr. Larry Hill, designed to complement in-hospital training and support early-career veterinarians as they build confidence in day-to-day practice.
This program includes

one-on-one mentorship with Dr. Hill, a cohort of new graduate veterinarians across Illinois, and structured wellness programming

focused on stress management and building a sustainable career in veterinary medicine.

Flexible Schedule & Work-Life Balance
We are committed to building schedules that support both our hospital and our doctors.

Full-time, part-time, and reduced schedule options are available.
• 4-day work week options available
• Flexible scheduling options
• No on-call shifts
• Closed on Sundays
• One 3-day weekend off per month (Saturday–Monday)
• Rotating Saturdays

Compensation & Benefits
Base salary:

$100,000–$130,000 , depending on schedule & experience, plus

production bonuses .
We also offer:
• No negative accrual
• Sign-on and/or retention bonuses
• Annual CE allowance and CE days
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits
• Life and disability insurance (including company-paid short-term disability)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick days
• State license, DEA, and professional membership dues covered