Emergency Veterinarian (DVM)

National Veterinary Associates; Elmwood Park (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Elmwood Park is seeking an Associate Veterinarian (DVM) focused on Emergency/Urgent Care. This position includes mentorship for new graduates, with flexible scheduling and support. You'll work in a well-equipped facility specializing in exotics, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Paid licensing fees and continuing education

Access to unique patient cases

Support and mentorship for new graduates

Qualifications

• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Experience in Emergency/Urgent Care is preferred.
• Must possess a valid DVM degree.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for urgent care hours (4pm-12am, three days a week).
• Supported and mentored by experienced Veterinarians.
• Conduct surgical and medical procedures on exotic animals.

Skills

Emergency/Urgent Care

Veterinary Medicine

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Midwest Bird & Exotic Animal Hospital, located in a suburb of Chicago, IL, is looking for anAssociate Veterinarian (DVM)interested or with experience inEmergency/Urgent Careto join our team!

We are a 6 doctor, full-service veterinary general practice and emergency facility that treats a wide array of pets. Exotics are our exclusive specialty by day, but our after-hours emergency practice is additionally open for dogs and cats.

In this role, you would be the Veterinarian responsible for our urgent care hours, which are from 4pm-12am, three days a week(3 on/4 off, and flexible hours are available!).New graduates are welcome to apply and will be supported and mentored by our Veterinarians on days, before transitioning to nights.

For new graduates, this position will be included in the NVA Illinois Mentorship Program. In this program, our ADVMs will have access to:

• One on one surgical and medical support
• Suite of wellness programming focusing on stress management and cultivating a balanced approach to your life
• Cohort of other new graduate ADVMs in Illinois with planned social events, team bonding, and engagement, regardless of current clinic worked in

Curious to learn more about our hospital?On our team, you will have access to all these great resources:

• Four exam rooms
• Digital Radiology
• Electro-sx/cautery
• Ultrasonic Dental Equipment
• Isoflurane anesthesia
• Exotic patient ward warmed (85F) and humidified (40%)
• Complete in house Hematological and Chemistry analysis, in house Electrolyte, Blood Gas and Clotting analysis, DNA Sexing, Cultures, Gram Stain, Cytology, Histopathology, Infectious Disease Testing, Urine and Fecal Analysis, External Parasite Checks
• Paper light computerized medical records and invoicing
• A completely renovated and updated hospital, including a new surgery suite, treatment area and exam rooms to name a few!

What do we offer? Lots of things, including:

• A well-equipped hospitalwith digital radiology, ultrasonic dental equipment, loads of in-house testing (see below), and computerized medical records.
• The support of a large experienced and caring staff. And, we like to have fun too!
• Competitive salary and benefits (including health and dental insurance)
• Paid licensing fees, association dues, and continuing education (CE)
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan with company match
• Exotic animal mentorship available, if needed
• Support and mentorship available for new graduates
• Access to unique patient cases and learning experiences

We are located in fantastic Elmwood Park, directly adjacent to Chicago and Oak Park, with endless restaurants and nightlife. Parks, forest preserves, rivers, and Lake Michigan for beach and watersport activities are at your fingertips. All the benefits of downtown Chicago are just a 20 minute drive east including world class dining, shopping, music, museums, theaters, art galleries, sporting events, and sightseeing. Visit www.midwestexotichospital.com to learn more about our hospital.

All interested candidates please apply online or submit your CV to [e-mail].

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.