Associate Veterinarian

Are you a Veterinarian in search of an opportunity to join a well established, successful and friendly practice? Does the concept of establishing respect and trust with clients through long term professional relationships and having the opportunity to treat every pet with the same passion and care as if they were your own appeal to you? If so, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for!

Animal Hospital of Lake Villa in Lake Villa, IL is adding an Associate DVM to our busy and thriving Veterinary Practice! This opportunity is open to candidates who have graduated from an accredited Veterinary school and qualify for or already possess licensure in the state of Illinois. Candidates with the following knowledge, skills and abilities are encouraged to apply!

Qualifications

To assist us in taking excellent care of our patients, you should have the following education, experience, and qualities:

• Graduation from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Program.
• License to practice Veterinary Medicine in the state of Illinois, or qualify for licensure.
• USDA accreditation preferred
• We strongly encourage new grads to apply!
• A positive, friendly demeanor is a must! The team will look to you for leadership and you will be depended upon to help uphold our professional standards and integrity as well as support and participate in our positive practice culture.
• Be knowledgeable and skilled in the practice of veterinary medicine and general soft tissue surgery
• Possess excellent marketing skills to justify and encourage diagnostic and treatment plans for patients and embolden follow-through by clients.
• A team oriented mind-set with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Continued interest in your professional growth, the growth and success of the practice.
• An educational approach to client communication. The more our clients know - the better care they can take of their pets!
• An interest in practicing integrative medicine, or bringing a personal specialty to our patients is encouraged.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary based on experience starting at $125,000 annually plus performance-based bonuses. There is room for negotiation so let’s talk.

In addition to competitive pay, other benefits include:

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Retirement Plan with up to 4% company match and profit sharing.
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Continuing Education.
• And more

Hours & Availability

This is a full time opening! Your availability should align with our hours of operation as follows:

• Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
• Saturday: 8:00am – 1:00pm
• Sunday: CLOSED
• Rotating Saturdays required

About Us

Animal Hospital of Lake Villa, an AAHA accredited and Fear Free animal hospital, has proudly provided exceptional veterinary care to the community of Lake Villa, and surrounding areas since 1993. As a valued member of this team you will enjoy a fun, friendly practice culture with caring, supportive leadership who focus on work-life balance and professional development.

This is your chance to join a business that really gets it when it comes to serving customers and team members. You can be proud to work in an industry that gives you the opportunity to make a difference every day! The pets and the humans who love them depend on us to provide exceptional patient care as well as compassionate, professional service that can't be found anywhere else!

How to Apply

Positions on our team don't open very often! Don't miss your chance to join a great care team where you will have the opportunity to make a difference every day. If this sounds like your dream job, submit your resume through this ad today for a chance to join us!

If you are selected to participate in the interview process for this position we will notify you via the email address provided in the application process. Please be sure to monitor your junk mail folder to ensure you receive communication from us!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person