Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary medicine is seeking a passionate Associate Veterinarian to join their dynamic team in Springfield, Illinois. This full-service small animal hospital offers a supportive environment for both new graduates and experienced veterinarians. With a commitment to high-quality care, the clinic provides advanced surgical options and a mentorship program to foster professional growth. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous signing bonus, and a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Join a team that values collaboration and excellence in veterinary medicine.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Time Off

401k with Employer Match

Paid Continuing Education

Wellness Programs

Mentorship Programs

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Veterinarian license required.
• Experience in surgery and client communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients, performing surgeries as needed.
• Maintain excellent communication with clients regarding care.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Surgery

Client Communication

Anesthesia Monitoring

Laboratory Skills

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Illinois Veterinarian License

Tools

Pulse by Covetrus

Imagyst

Scribenote

Job description

Overview

Capitol Illini Veterinary Services, located in Springfield, Illinois, is Hiring!

We are offering a $100,000.00 Signing Bonus for an Associate Veterinarian to join our fantastic team!

Our clinic will provide an excellent environment for veterinarians interested in practicing the highest level of medicine and surgery. Our doctors all have varied interests, which we highly encourage and support.

About our clinic: Capitol Illini Veterinary Services is a full-service small animal hospital, offering the gold standard in medical and surgical care. We believe healthy pets make happy people, and we strive to provide high-quality veterinary care for cats and dogs in the Central Illinois area. We are AHAA Accredited, Cat Friendly, and Fear-Free Certified!

We use Pulse by Covetrus for our electronic medical record software, which is cloud-based. We also have the Imagyst, an AI-powered microscope that can read urine, ear cytology, and FNA's. Our staff also utilizes Scribenote, an AI automatic documentation tool. This allows the DVM to record and upload SOAP logs, phone conversations, and more!

Our doctors perform a variety of routine and advanced soft tissue surgeries, dentistry, and orthopedic procedures. We do have laparoscopic surgical equipment for any candidates interested in laparoscopic procedures. All our patients undergoing anesthesia have pre-op lab work and receive an IV catheter, IV fluids, and are carefully monitored and recovered by our skilled surgical technicians.

Most importantly, we have phenomenal, experienced support staff who are crucial to the success of patient and client care. Every doctor is well-supported with a 3:1 technician to doctor ratio. We have dedicated assistants per doctor each day who enter charges, discuss treatment plans, and assist each doctor, as well as technicians in the lab and to help with procedures.

Whether you are a new grad or an experienced doctor who is feeling stifled in your current job, we are the practice for you! Our supportive work environment enables doctors to pursue their interests in vet med. We are passionate about mentoring and supporting veterinarians through our Mentorship Program and Leadership Development Program. Our Mentors received extensive mentorship training and are now Certified Clinical Mentors, so any new graduates can participate in a structured and rewarding mentorship program. We encourage you to see for yourself what a truly incredible practice we are!

Our Management and medical leadership are committed to supporting our team through career development, continuing education, and personal goals. All Veterinarians will find interesting, diverse, and challenging cases, with a manageable caseload. We promote a respectful, educational, collaborative, and fun workplace environment.

You can learn more about our amazing practice at capitolillinivet.com.

Location: 1711 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62704

About Springfield, IL: Being located in the capital city of Illinois, Springfield offers many museums and attractions. You can tour the Lincoln home and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Downtown holds the Arts District, as well as frequent concerts and festivals. There are great restaurants, breweries, and bars to experience. You will be close to the airport, Lake Springfield, and the University of Illinois. Professionally, there are many veterinary communities and chapters in the area to connect with. Springfield ranks as one of the Best Illinois Cities to call home, with an affordable cost of living and great school systems.

Qualifications:

• Illinois Veterinarian – active and in good standing
• All experience levels encouraged to apply!

Benefits offered:

• Competitive annual base salary
• Generous $100,000.00 Signing Bonus!!
• Monthly production bonus with no negative accrual
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid time off
• 401k with employer match
• Paid CE with dedicated paid training time off
• Company Paid Licensing Fees
• Annual CE allowance and Paid Time Off to attend
• Wellness and mentorship programs

If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, apply today for immediate consideration! All experience levels are welcome to apply!

Responsibilities / Qualifications

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Diagnose, perform surgery, and treat patients.

• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client, and case-related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates, or discharge instructions with clients.
• Call clients for follow-up and to discuss results.
• Set standards of care/protocols for medical and surgical areas.

• Maintain practice growth and review financial reports.
• Communicate clearly and accurately through written and verbal interactions.
• Work in collaboration with practice manager for administrative management.
• Deal with clients in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Mentor team members in the training program for career advancement and personal development towards goals.

• Provide feedback and updates to the training program.
• Provide guidance to support staff to ensure smooth shift flow.
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.

• Provide leadership and establish a vision for the practice team.
• Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.

• Must be proficient in laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental, and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations and handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Ability to give SQ, IM, and IV injections.
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for prescription drugs, and ability to explain them to clients.
• Knowledge of anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature, and recover a patient from anesthesia.
• The employee must have reasoning, memory, mathematics, and language skills (reading, writing, and speaking English) to perform duties proficiently.
• Proficiency in practice management software is required.