Practice Great Medicine. Love Your Team. Enjoy Your Life Outside of Work.
Bogey Hills Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing small animal general practice in St. Charles, Missouri. Whether you're an experienced veterinarian looking for a collaborative team or a new graduate seeking exceptional mentorship, you'll find the support, technology, and flexibility to build a rewarding, long-term career.
For more than 35 years, we've proudly served the St. Charles community by providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care. In 2023, we moved into a beautiful, 5,000-square-foot state-of-the-art hospital designed to enhance both patient care and the daily experience of our team. Backed by a loyal client base, experienced support staff, and a collaborative culture, our veterinarians are empowered to practice excellent medicine while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital built in 2023
- Collaborative team that enjoys sharing knowledge and supporting one another
- Experienced, long-tenured support staff that allows doctors to focus on practicing medicine
- Loyal clientele with continued new client growth
- Modern equipment and technology that support high-quality patient care
- Four-day workweek
- Monday-Friday hours with rotating Saturdays
- No on-call responsibilities
- A positive culture where your ideas, professional growth, and well-being are valued
Mentorship & Professional Growth
Whether you're just beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the support you need to thrive.
New graduates receive personalized, hands-on mentorship within the hospital while also gaining access to NVA's industry-leading 12-month General Practice Mentorship Program, which includes one-on-one mentorship, structured learning, and a nationwide network of peers.
Experienced veterinarians enjoy the autonomy to practice their own style of medicine while collaborating with an experienced team that values continuous learning, case discussion, and professional development.
A Hospital Built for Modern Veterinary Medicine
Our recently expanded facility is equipped with the tools needed to provide exceptional patient care, including:
- Six spacious exam rooms
- Dedicated surgical suite
- Spacious treatment area
- Digital radiography
- Digital dental radiography
- MyLab5 ultrasound
- Midmark high-speed water-cooled dental drill and ultrasonic scaler
- In-house IDEXX laboratory for CBCs, chemistry panels, urinalysis, and ELISA testing
- Full-service reference laboratory support
- Paper-lite medical records utilizing the latest AVImark software
- Fully stocked pharmacy with access to the latest pharmaceuticals and treatment options
Compensation & Benefits
We believe exceptional veterinarians deserve exceptional support.
- Competitive base salary plus production
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance available
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid short-term disability, providing income protection during maternity or paternity leave, recovery from surgery, or short-term illness or injury
- Generous paid time off
- Continuing education allowance plus paid CE days
- Paid state licensing, DEA registration, and professional dues
- Professional liability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Talkspace access
- Discounts on pet insurance and veterinary care
- Opportunities for career growth and leadership within NVA's nationwide network of hospitals
Life in St. Charles
Located just minutes from St. Louis, St. Charles offers the perfect blend of historic charm, family-friendly neighborhoods, and easy access to everything the region has to offer. Spend your weekends exploring Historic Main Street, enjoying the Katy Trail, attending Cardinals or Blues games, discovering local wineries and breweries, or taking advantage of the area's outstanding parks and outdoor recreation.
With highly rated school districts, a strong sense of community, and a lower cost of living than many major metropolitan areas, St. Charles is an exceptional place to build both your career and your life.
Join Our Team
At Bogey Hills Animal Hospital, we're committed to creating an environment where veterinarians can practice high-quality medicine, continue growing professionally, and enjoy coming to work each day. If you're looking for a collaborative team, modern facility, and a practice that truly values its people, 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 hiringhub@nva.com. 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.