Associate Veterinarian - Chicago, United States - Lake Forest Animal Clinic, Ltd

Lake Forest Animal Clinic, Ltd
Lake Forest Animal Clinic, Ltd
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Chicago, United States

2 weeks ago

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Lake Forest Animal Clinic in
Lake Forest, IL is looking to hire a
full-time OR part-time Associate Veterinarian to join our animal hospital. Are you passionate about working with pets and committed to treating them like your own? Would you like to join an
established clinic with a
loyal clientele that you can see regularly and
build relationships with? Do you want to
make a positive impact on your community? If so, please read on


This veterinary position earns a
starting competitive salary of
$100,000 per year, with the potential to earn more depending on experience.

We provide
fantastic benefits and perks, including
paid time off (PTO), paid vacation, sick pay, flexible scheduling, professional discounts, birthday celebrations, and free coffee.

Additionally, we offer our Associate Veterinarians
a pension plan as well as medical, disability, and malpractice insurance. Plus,
we'll pay your association dues and continuing education expenses We also offer relocation assistance If this sounds like the right full


ABOUT LAKE FOREST ANIMAL CLINIC


Lake Forest Animal Clinic has been taking care of the fuzzy family members in our community for over 40 years.

Our family-oriented clinic was built on the idea that animals of all ages deserve high-quality health care.

We don't just mean dogs and cats; we welcome rabbits and small rodents too Our full-service animal hospital can do it all, from routine exams to complex surgeries.

We emphasize the importance of educating clients and treating every pet as if it were our own.

The excellent care we give has earned us a supportive clientele, many of whom have trusted us with their beloved pets for generations.

Our goal is to provide both our human and pet clients with the best experience possible

Compassion is at the core of everything we do. We go above and beyond to
treat both our clients and our employees well. This is a small practice where
everyone has a voice, and
every employee makes a difference. We thank our team members for their dedication by
investing in their personal and professional development. On top of a
great work environment, we also offer
competitive pay and
excellent benefits.


A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN
As a full
- or part-time Associate Veterinarian, you ensure that all our clients have positive experiences with our clinic, whether they have two legs or four. This is a dynamic position where you perform a wide range of tasks, and no two days are the same. Depending on the day, you could be offering routine and preventative care, completing soft tissue surgery, performing dental procedures, diagnosing medical problems, or prescribing treatments.

As needed, you take x-rays and perform ultrasounds to get an inside look at our patients. You maintain documentation for every patient and appointment, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date.

While you work, you take the time to educate owners on general pet care and answer any questions they may have.

We have many regular clients, so you'll become familiar with some of the patients and form bonds with the pet and its owner.


You love getting to work with so many great animals and people, and you take pride in the exceptional care you provide them

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Controlled Substance licenses
  • Proficiency with pet surgery
  • Heart for working with animals

We encourage new graduates to apply Can you successfully work both independently and with a team? Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills? Are you a quick and decisive problem solver? Can you remain calm and collected during tough situations? Are you kind and caring? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? If yes, you might just be perfect for this full
- or part-time veterinary position


WORK SCHEDULE FOR AN ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN
This veterinary position can be either **full
- or part-time
You can typically expect to work hours per week** during the following schedule:


  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from
    8:30 AM
  • 12:00 PM and
    1:30 PM
  • 5:00 PM:
-
Wednesday from
8:30 AM
  • 12:00 PM
:


  • Alternating Saturday mornings from
    8:30 AM
  • 12:00 PM
You have
one weekday off and
alternating Saturdays off.

We're
very flexible with hours and will make a
schedule that works for you If it works best for you, we could accommodate for
unique hours depending on the situation.

Surgeries and dental procedures are generally completed in the mornings, and outpatient services are offered in the afternoons. Our animal hospital is
closed on Sundays, and
no after-hours emergency calls are required

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR ANIMAL HOSPITAL?
Location: 60045
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