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- or part-time opportunity for you, apply to our animal hospital today!

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 31 - 34 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?

If you feel that you would be right for this veterinary job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 60045