Bear Creek Animal Hospital takes pride in our advanced and evolving knowledge of veterinary medicine. Building ever-lasting relationships with our clients and patients is of the utmost importance. Our veterinary team achieves this by tailoring our veterinary services to fit the needs of each patient and personalizing each experience.
Our state of the art facility opened in January of 2024, featuring 6 exams rooms, 2 surgery suites, a separate dental area, ultrasound, surgical cutting laser, and more! Dr. Christen Fielding is a General Practitioner who has been practicing in the St. Louis area since 2010. With over 10 years of experience in veterinary medicine, her knowledge, compassion, and dedication result in providing exceptional care to her patients. She is an experienced surgeon and has many years of emergency and urgent care medicine which allow her to excel in treating a wide range of complex medical cases. This variety in experience also ensures that each of her patients receive the highest quality care in preventative medicine as well as any unexpected illness or injuries that arise. Providing detailed assessments and education to clients ensures that her clients can make the best decisions for each of their unique pets.
Associate Veterinarian (DVM) – Orthopedic Surgeon wanted! Bear Creek Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate DVM with a passion for orthopedics—no specialty training required, just a genuine love for working with all things bones, tendons, and ligaments! Our hospital features a state-of-the-art surgical suite fully equipped to support a wide range of orthopedic procedures. Join a team where your interest in orthopedics can truly thrive! We’re seeking a dedicated Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to bring their love for general practice medicine, dentistry, and client education to our brand new, modern, well-equipped hospital. Whether you’re passionate about honing your clinical skills or interested in building toward ownership, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while working alongside a supportive and collaborative team. Why Bear Creek?
About WentzvilleLocated less than an hour west of St. Louis, Wentzville is a growing community with small-town charm and big-city convenience. You’ll enjoy excellent schools, local farmers markets, golf courses, restaurants, shopping, and nearby Lake St. Louis for outdoor fun. Plus, downtown St. Louis is just a short drive away with pro sports, concerts, theaters, and museums at your fingertips.
What we are looking for
Benefits & Perks
If you’re ready to love where you work, connect with amazing clients, and explore long-term growth opportunities, Bear Creek Animal Hospital would love to meet you. Apply today!
USD $110,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.
Heartland Veterinary Partners is a support organization that is committed to improving the lives of veterinarians. We purchase veterinary practices and provide operational support to relieve administrative burdens such as payroll, recruiting, HR, marketing and accounts payables. If needed, we invest to support growth. The practices maintain their unique branding, culture and clinical autonomy.
At Heartland, we believe that selling a veterinary practice shouldn’t mean losing what makes it remarkable. When we acquire a practice, the doctor comes first. We listen closely to their needs in order to create a one-of-a-kind solution to ease their administrative burdens—all without disrupting their day-to-day operations, the culture they’ve fostered, and the relationships they’ve built. In other words, the name over the door doesn’t go away. The headaches of running a business do.
Partnering veterinarians appreciate an improved work-life balance, less financial worry, and the confidence that their teams will be in good hands. Best of all, they get to focus on why they entered the business in the first place: to care for animals and to be present when their clients need them most. Practice team members enjoy the warm culture of their individual community practices combined with the support and resources that Heartland brings to the table.
Improving the lives of veterinarians means supporting them at all stages of their careers. Whether you're a veterinary student or a new graduate looking for hands-on learning to begin your career or an experienced veterinarian looking to tackle management and leadership opportunities, we keep your goals at the heart of everything we do.
The Heartland Support Center team is hardwired to serve. We follow the philosophy of servant leadership and put the needs of others first with a genuine desire to help. As a result, Heartland’s practices count on team members to be there for them with heart and solution, not a corporate agenda.
