Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Job Description

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:

• 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

Whether we're doing wellness visits, dentals, or soft tissue surgeries, our goal is always the same: top-notch care for pets and genuine support for each other.

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

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR: We're on the lookout for...

• 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.

Whether you're fresh of vet school or have a few years (or more!) under your belt, we'd love to meet you.

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

BENEFITS + SUPPORT:

• Compensation: $135,000–$165,000 base salary

  • 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!

If you want to learn more, visit us at or reach out to [email protected].