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Equine Associate Veterinarian

Homestead Veterinary Hospital, LLC (HVH)

We are seeking an immediate, full time experienced equine associate veterinarian to join our primarily equine hospital. HVH is located just west of the St. Louis suburbs in Villa Ridge, MO. Ten minutes WEST of the hospital is historic Washington, MO that sits on the banks of the Missouri River. It is a small, quiet town with great dining and shopping, as well as access to the Missouri wineries on HWY 94. Outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and horse trails abound.  Downtown St. Louis is approximately one hour to the EAST of Villa Ridge and offers many sporting, musical, and dining activities.

Homestead Veterinary Hospital (HVH) is 70% equine, 20% small animal, and 10% small ruminants. We are a 6 ½ doctor practice that serves a very diverse caseload. We service all types of horses whose abilities range from backyard trail riding to high level English sporting events. The candidate must be a great team player with exceptional communication skills necessary to provide the excellent veterinary care our clients deserve. We are primarily an ambulatory practice, but also have a 10,000 square foot state of the art hospital that was built five years ago. We offer four stalls, two mare/foal stalls, isolation, and stocks to work on cases brought into the hospital. RVT’s present in hospital to provide 24 hour care when necessary.

HVH provides medical and surgical veterinary services that involve, but are not limited to:

Pre-purchase exams               Lameness Work-ups               Ophthalmology

Digital Radiology                    Digital Ultrasound                  Acupuncture

Endoscopy                               Field Surgery                           Reproduction

Dentistry                                                 PRP                                          IRAP                                       

Stem Cell Therapy                  CO2 Laser                                In-House Laboratory              

Prostride                                 Laser/Shockwave Therapy      Emergency Care 24/7/365    

On call duties are shared. Base salary plus commission based on performance. Stocked vehicle, medical insurance, malpractice & liability insurance, disability and life insurance, paid professional registrations (AAEP, AVMA, MVMA, BNDD, DEA), paid vacation, paid CE, and a SIMPLE retirement program.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree (DVM or VMD)