Jobs in Swansea, IL
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Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Resources

Privately Owned AAHA Practice - FT/PT- Small Animal Veterinarian in Illinois - St. Louis Area

202 Frank Scott Parkway East, Swansea, IL, 62226 www.bestfriendsahpr.com
Job detailsPay Negotiable (+)
Annual Salary$100,000‑165,000
Hours/Week30‑40
Start Date 8/1/2026

Shifts: openingAppointments/day: <20 Co-workers: 20‑50

Overview

Benefits
Discounted Pet Care
Health
Paid membership dues and license fees
Dental
Uniform Allowance
CE Allowance
401k
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Vision
Hiring Bonus
Practice Overview

We value our employees, and we listen to them! Check-ins are frequent, meetings are routine and collaboration is abundant. Core values include Commitment, Compassion, Honesty, Patience & Teamwork. We are well-established, having been here for 20 years with many clients having been with us for just as long! We have 8 exam rooms, 2 dental suites, 2 surgical suites, a new ultrasound, laser, digital imaging, in-house labs, use AI dictation & more!

About the Area

We're located 15 minutes from St. Louis in a suburb, Belleville, IL. There's lots of shopping, parks, some bike trails with the St. Louis Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Fox Theater and more not far away. Summers can be somewhat hot and humid, but we have fantastic springs with relatively mild winters. Housing options abound and we are located near an air force base.

Practice Values
teamwork
integrity
commitment
patience
compassion
Practice Type
general practice
Species
exotics
cat
dog
Management SoftwareProVet Cloud

Requirements

Preferred Skills
time management
emotional intelligence
teamwork
communication
general practice
exam room management
soft tissue surgery
Preferred Credentials
DVM/VMD
Job Description

An associate veterinarian is sought for a modern, 7,500-square-foot, fully equipped, AAHA-certified, privately owned small animal practice, with the option to treat exotic animals (not required). The position may be full-time or part-time, offering weekday time off and no after-hours care. New graduates are welcome, supported by a proven mentorship program; experienced veterinarians are also encouraged to apply. Responsibilities can be balanced between outpatient care and surgery, according to the applicant's preference. The practice has abundant support staff and a stable, long-tenured team.