Job opening

Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates

COTTLEVILLE, MO

Full job description

McCauley Animal Clinic in Cottleville, MO, is looking for a dedicated veterinarian to join our team! Our clinic has been serving the St. Louis area for over 20 years, and we pride ourselves on building strong relationships with clients, their pets, and each other.

This role is primarily at McCauley, but there’s also the option to spend a day or two each week at our nearby New Melle Animal Hospital—a small, close-knit clinic just 17 miles away. Many of our team members enjoy this mix of variety while staying rooted in the larger McCauley community.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • General practice with a wide range of services for small animals

  • In-house lab, ultrasound, digital x-rays, and digital dental x-rays

  • In-house pharmacy for fast, efficient care

  • Loyal, long-standing clientele and a growing practice

  • PetOne Veterinary Training Center: Access to hands-on workshops, specialty training, and continuing education to grow your skills in a supportive environment

  • GP Mentorship Program with Dr. Abe: Supplemental mentorship to the in-clinic guidance, offering one-on-one support, case reviews, and career development opportunities

  • Collaboration with surrounding NVA locations: Tap into a network of resources, referral support, and shared expertise while maintaining your primary role at McCauley

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary + production-based incentives

  • Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) match

  • Generous PTO and work-life balance – 4-day work weeks with every other Saturday off

  • Continuing education support, paid licensing, DEA registration, and professional dues

  • A culture that values your professional growth, mentorship, and team collaboration

Life in Our Area
Just west of St. Louis, you’ll find beautiful wine country, parks, shopping, dining, and family-friendly activities all year round.

If you’re ready to join a team that values your skills, your time, and your love for animals—while supporting your professional growth—we’d love to hear from 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.
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