Chippewa Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital in the Dutchtown neighborhood of South St. Louis.
The Chippewa team enjoys a collaborative and supportive environment that empowers the doctors to focus on patient care and client communication. We are equipped with electronic records, digital radiography, an in-house laboratory, a therapy laser and more to come!
Our clientele is dedicated to providing quality care to their pets and we enjoy a diverse caseload allowing us to pursue interesting workups and surgeries.
Associate Veterinarian (DVM) | Brand-New Facility | St. Louis, MO
Compensation: $100,000–$130,000 annuallyUp to $50,000 in Sign-On Bonuses!
Welcome to Your Next Chapter at Chippewa Animal Hospital!
We’re thrilled to invite a passionate, team-oriented Associate Veterinarian to join our growing two-doctor team in our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. Our hospital is purposefully designed to reflect the quality care we provide to the pets and families of our St. Louis community.
Whether you're an experienced DVM or a new graduate, we’ve built an environment where mentorship, growth, and collaboration come naturally. You’ll be surrounded by a tight-knit, supportive team that values kindness, integrity, and laughter just as much as exceptional medicine.
Grow With Us
At our hospital, mentorship isn’t an afterthought, it’s part of who we are. From paid CE and company-sponsored trainings to intentional career path development, we’re here to help you build the career you actually want. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to level up, you’ll find supportive mentors, hands-on learning, and real opportunities to grow for the long haul.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
Beautiful new clinic space with updated equipment and thoughtfully designed work areas
Warm, down-to-earth team that truly supports each other
A community-focused practice with loyal clients and meaningful cases
The chance to be part of something special as we grow into our new space
What we are looking for
Benefits & Perks
Ready to build something incredible with us? Come be part of the legacy we're creating at Chippewa Animal Hospital! A place where your voice is heard, your growth is supported, and your career can thrive.
Apply today and let’s start the conversation!
USD $115,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /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.
