What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Veterinarian position at Bevlab Animal Hospital?
WHO WE ARE: We’re Bevlab Animal Hospital, and we’ve been proudly serving the Blue Island, IL community for nearly 40 years. Our clinic is full-service, recently renovated, and built around three core values: synergy, positivity, and compassion. That’s not just a mission statement—it’s how we operate every single day.
Some highlights of our practice include:
WHAT LIFE IS LIKE AT BEVLAB: We’re a tight-knit, upbeat team that works hard and supports one another. If you like the idea of showing up to a place where your team actually feels like a team, you’ll fit right in here.
Here’s a peek at what a day at Bevlab Animal Hospital looks like:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Compensation: $135,000–$165,000 base salary
Some highlights of our practice include:
- Small animal general practice, ill pet visits, as well as wellness exams
- Soft tissue surgery
- Dentals
- Digital Radiography
- In-house Laboratory, Antech for reference lab
WHAT LIFE IS LIKE AT BEVLAB: We’re a tight-knit, upbeat team that works hard and supports one another. If you like the idea of showing up to a place where your team actually feels like a team, you’ll fit right in here.
Here’s a peek at what a day at Bevlab Animal Hospital looks like:
- A clean, modern hospital with upgraded equipment
- No holidays or emergency shifts
- Monday–Friday schedule with rotating Saturdays
- One full hour for lunch every day
- A team that’s always got your back
- Plenty of support for your professional growth with a CE allowance, extra PTO for CE, and paid professional dues
- Competitive pay, great benefits, and flexible scheduling to maintain work-life balance
- A devoted and skilled full-time veterinarian with a strong passion for delivering exceptional patient care.
- A collaborative team member who enjoys working with others and mentoring fellow staff, while remaining open to receiving feedback.
- A professional dedicated to continuous growth, always striving to stay in-the-know with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide small animal wellness exams and diagnosis
- Perform medical procedures such as vaccinations, dental procedures, soft tissue surgery, and necessary diagnostics
- Administer and accurately monitor controlled substances
- Maintain and complete patient records
- Serve as mentor to technical support staff
- Build and establish rapport with the client base, demonstrating exceptional bedside manner and communication while providing clear communication on ongoing home treatment
- Graduate of an AVMA accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program
- Licensure in the state of Illinois or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to start
- Strong proficiency in medical knowledge and surgical skills, particularly in soft tissue surgery
- Exemplary professionalism and communication skills with both team members and clients
- Strong decision-making and time-management skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and growth
- Additional Earnings: Bonus opportunities production pay
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K with company match
- Paid Licensure and Dues
- VIN Membership
- CE Allowance with additional paid days to end CE events
- Uniform Allowance
- And so much more!
Salary : $135,000 - $165,000