We are looking for a part-time or full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our privately-owned, family-oriented, 2 location, 5 doctor small animal practice in Hampshire and Gilberts, IL. Our communities offer all the benefits of country living with the conveniences of suburbia. It is no wonder our clientele is loyal and kind. Just ask to see our most recent reviews – our clients truly appreciate the service we provide!
If you are someone with an enthusiastic approach to veterinary medicine and enjoys working as part of a team, we want to meet you! Our successful, small-town clinics offer a very personal and attentive approach to veterinary medicine. We structure our doctors’ schedules with longer-than-usual appointment times to allow for complete client education and relationship building. We strive to offer the highest quality of care to our clientele and their beloved pets while valuing the importance of life outside of the office. We offer pleasant working hours with no on-call duties. A desire to perform surgery is appreciated, but not required. New graduates are encouraged to apply!
Responsibilities
- Examine animals and check their health status
- Recommend and deliver the appropriate preventative care services that fit the pet’s lifestyle
- Diagnose illnesses and determine the best treatment
- Treat wounds of injured animals
- Prescribe medication
- Recommend and interpret diagnostics tests
- Client education
- Update medical records
- Perform client call backs
- Participate in staff development events
Skills
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
- Work experience as a veterinarian preferred (although not required)
- Problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions using simple language
- A positive and friendly attitude
- Patience and a love for animals
- Great attention to detail
- Works well in a team environment
- Able to multitask
- Self-motivated
- Calm under pressure
- Availability to work one evening per week (until 7pm) and every other Saturday morning (8-12pm)
What we offer
- Friendly working environment
- Focus on work/life balance
- Competitive pay
- Production Bonuses
- Vacation Time (starts accumulating immediately)
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- 401K with employer match
- Paid Continuing Education
- Liability Insurance and DEA Licensure
- Pet Discounts
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
Education:
Work Location: In person