Associate Veterinarian - Pekin Veterinary Clinic

Pekin Veterinary Clinic Ltd; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Emotional wellbeing support

CE stipends and career development resources

Job summary

Pekin Veterinary Clinic Ltd is seeking a compassionate Associate Veterinarian to provide high-quality care and build relationships with clients. The role involves comprehensive patient exams, surgery, and maintaining medical records.

Qualifications include a DVM or VMD degree, State Veterinary License, and 1+ years of practice experience. The position offers competitive benefits, including signing bonuses up to $75,000 and a salary range of $110,000 to $140,000.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice.
• Confidence when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups.
• Client communication and education.
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and clinical skills

Excellent surgical and dental skills

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment

Commitment to providing compassionate veterinary care

Education

Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD)

Current State Veterinary License

Job description

Associate Veterinarian - Pekin Veterinary Clinic

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Associate Veterinarian to join our team at Pekin Veterinary Clinic. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care, enjoy doing surgery and dentistry, and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with our clients.

Position Overview:

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work‑ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to ensure the highest standards are upheld
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications (Required):

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
• Excellent surgical and dental skills
• Ability to work well in a team‑oriented environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high‑quality veterinary care
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the medical and hospital staff
• Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, and offer explanations with pet owners
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work
• Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

• Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals; perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological, and other necessary examinations; diagnose and prescribe appropriate treatment
• Problem solving: ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high‑quality veterinary hospital
• Communication skills: demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients and internal staff
• Professionalism: work as part of a high‑quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback
• Business acumen: ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice
• Ethics: knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients
• Commitment to continuing education: commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others

Benefits:

• Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $75,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive salary and Production Bonus - no negative accrual option available
• Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team member pet discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range: $110,000 — $140,000 USD

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V