Veterinarian

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education

Insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Reduced veterinary services

Surgical and medical mentorship

Job summary

Deerfield Animal Care Center, part of the NVA Illinois network, is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join a premier small animal hospital in the Chicagoland area. The new facility offers digital radiographs, ultrasound, in-house labs, CT, orthopedics, and overnight care, with a team-focused mentorship approach.

You will work with a well-trained team, develop clinically, and contribute to high-quality patient care while supporting clients and pets with exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working individually and as a team with a great work ethic
• Have strong people skills, focused on quality of care, and excel at assuring client satisfaction
• Excel at communication skills
• Have a commitment to excellent client service
• Possess strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Work closely with our clients and their pets
• Provide patients with a high level of patient care
• Work in a team environment
• Possess a broad knowledge of preventative and sick veterinary medicine
• Use good judgment in patient assessment, diagnostics, and therapeutics planning, along with the ability to identify and communicate this knowledge to team members and clients

Job description

Full-time Associate Veterinarian for a premier small animal hospital located in the Chicagoland area. Flexible schedule, typically a 4-day work week!

We are looking for a full-time veterinarian at Deerfield Animal Care Center. This brand-new, beautiful facility is open for business after a recent remodel. You will work alongside well-trained team members who will assist you in your development as a doctor and in making a difference in the lives of pets and people. Join our team with access to the latest equipment - digital radiographs and digital dental radiographs, a brand-new ultrasound, full in-house lab work, access to CT, in-house orthopedics from fracture repair to TPLOs, and overnight hospitalization. We believe in team-guided mentorship and opportunities to grow through collaboration, continuing education, and consistent communication.

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with our clients and their pets
• Provide patients with a high level of patient care
• Work in a team environment
• Possess a broad knowledge of preventative and sick veterinary medicine
• Use good judgment in patient assessment, diagnostics, and therapeutics planning, along with the ability to identify and communicate this knowledge to team members and clients

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Enjoy working individually and as a team with a great work ethic
• Have strong people skills, focused on quality of care, and excel at assuring client satisfaction
• Excel at communication skills
• Have a commitment to excellent client service
• Possess strong organizational skills

As an employer of choice, we will provide you:

• Continuing education
• Compensation with a base range of $120k - $140k. Compensation commensurate with experience, skills, schedule, and the scope of services provided.
• Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Membership dues and licenses
• Paid time off
• Veterinary services at a reduced rate
• Both surgical and medical mentorship

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 from our Illinois Mentor
• 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 the current clinic you work in

Our practice is a busy small animal practice that specializes in providing high-quality, compassionate, and convenient care for our patients. Our employees enjoy working here because we recognize the importance of the relationships between humans and animals, and we see our clients and patients as extended family.

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 want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

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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.