Associate Veterinarian

About us

Tired of working weekends? Tired of being on-call? Tired of late nights?

Grace Veterinary Center is a family owned, 1.5 doctor small animal practice located in Mokena, IL. We are seeking a part-time or full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our team. Our mission is to create a positive work environment for our team as well as provide quality medicine for our patients. We pride ourselves on client communication and value a work-life balance.

Our practice offers high quality diagnostics including Idexx in-house labs, digital radiology and digital dental radiology, therapy laser and ultrasound. We have separate surgical and dental suites that are equipped with Cardell monitoring equipment, suction, electrocautery and more. We are an appointment based practice that offers 30-minute appointment slots, adequate staff to doctor ratio, well-trained CVTs and vet assistants and a positive work environment.

Duties:
- Perform comprehensive medical examinations on dogs and cats.
- Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries in animals
- Administer vaccinations and medications as needed
- Perform surgical procedures, including spaying and neutering
- Provide dental care, including cleanings and extractions
- Educate pet owners on proper animal care, nutrition, and behavior
- Collaborate with veterinary technicians and other staff members to provide quality care to animals
- Maintain accurate medical records for all patients

Qualifications:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited veterinary school.
- Valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Illinois.
- Strong knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, and diseases.
- Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with pet owners and team members.
- Experience in fear free, nutrition, animal behavior or any other specialty is a plus.

At our veterinary clinic, we are committed to providing the highest level of care for our patients. We offer a supportive work environment where veterinarians can thrive and continue to grow in their careers while maintaining a healthy work life balance.

We offer flexible scheduling, are closed weekends/holidays and close the clinic from Christmas to New Years every year to allow for family time and a recharge after the holiday season.

If you are passionate about animals and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity and join our team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about helping animals live healthy and happy lives.

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications for this position to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health Insurance Reimbursement
• Supplemental Life, Health and Short-Term Disability Benefits through AFLAC
• Retirement Benefits
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Christmas Day through New Years Day (Off/Paid)
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Liability Insurance
• Licensing Fee Reimbursement

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person