Description
At Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Resources, we’re not just about pets—we’re about people, too. As an AAHA-accredited and Fear Free-principled practice located just outside of St. Louis in Swansea, IL, we take pride in offering gold-standard care in a supportive, team-driven environment. And we’re looking for a part-time or full-time Associate Veterinarian to grow with us!
Why You'll Love It Here:
Privately Owned Modern Practice – We value collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance (yes, it really exists here!).
Mentorship That Matters – New or recent graduate? We've got your back with a structured and proven mentorship program.
A Rock-Solid Team – Several of our techs are certified, all are experienced, and our client service team is next-level friendly and efficient.
Awesome Clients – Our community trusts us, which means we get to practice comprehensive, quality medicine. Plus, we’ve got great local specialists when referrals are needed.
Balanced Hours – No after-hours emergencies. Saturday? Just a half-day. Your life outside of work is important to us.
What You'll Work With:
Our newly remodeled, 7,500 sq. ft. facility includes:
Digital medical records and radiography
Full in-house lab capabilities
Brand-new ultrasound and therapeutic laser
Dedicated dental suite and surgical suites
Tons of treatment space (so you’re never bumping elbows!)
What We’re Looking For:
We’re searching for someone who:
Loves outpatient medicine and enjoys building relationships with clients
Is a strong communicator and collaborative teammate
Wants to practice high-quality, modern veterinary medicine
Interests in surgery & exotic medicine are ideal but not required!
What We Offer:
Competitive production-based salary with guaranteed base (commensurate with experience)
Signing and retention bonus
Medical, dental & vision insurance
401k
EAP
Generous CE allowance
Paid time off
Coverage for dues, licensure, and VIN membership
Interested? Let’s Chat!
We’d love to connect and see if we’re the perfect fit for your next career move.
Requirements
DVM Degree
Believes in Best Friend's Values: Teamwork, Honesty, Compassion, Patience & Commitment
Strong communicator
Practices/desires to practice top quality medicine
Ability to thoroughly document findings, communications, recommendations, etc.
An interest in exotic pets (reptiles, small mammals) is ideal but not required
Strong interest in dentistry & surgery is also ideal but not required
The desire to grow, to learn, to improve with us!
Believes in our mission and fits in with the team! We want you to be comfortable & to enjoy working with us, and us wih you!
