Associate Veterinarian
Associate Veterinarian
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Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Worth Animal Hospital in Palos Hills IL and youll quickly discover that youre well supported by worldclass medicine technology facilities and a talented team. Youll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.
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Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship
Why Join the Team
AAHACertified MultiDoctor Practice: Our team has been delivering exceptional care to pets in the southwest Chicago suburbs for decades. As an AAHAaccredited hospital we uphold the highest standards of veterinary care. With minimal turnover our dedicated staff includes team members who have been with us for 1020 years creating a familylike culture focused on collaboration.
Mentorship and Support: VCA takes pride in helping new veterinarians grow. Newly graduated veterinarians (and current veterinary students) will receive personalized mentorship through our structured 6month mentorship program within a collaborative environment.
Expansive Services: We provide care for companion animals and exotics with mentorship available for those interested in treating exotic species. Our hospital is equipped with EMR systems and were actively involved in externship programs with local CVT students from vet tech colleges.
A Prime Location: Situated just 25 miles south of Chicago VCA Worth is near scenic forest preserves offering hiking fishing and outdoor activities. The surrounding suburbs such as Oak Brook and Orland Park provide ample shopping dining and entertainment options.
Schedule
We offer flexible scheduling options and emphasize worklife balance. Our facility is closed on Sundays.
Cases
Our practice offers a comprehensive range of primary care wellness exams and preventive care services along with diagnostics and treatments for exotics.
Who we look for
- People obsessed with pets and their care
- Dedicated experts who want to provide worldclass medicine
- Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
- Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
- Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust
Total Rewards
As a VCA Associate eligible fulltime employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package including:
Compensation
- Salary is negotiable based on experience skills knowledge abilities and other relevant credentials.The salary range listed is based on a 40hour work week.
- This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
Health & Wellbeing
- Innovative Associate health and wellbeing resources (Headspace app Vault financial wellness tool and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health)
- 401k retirement savings plan with companymatch
- Health/dental/vision insurance infertility and gender affirmation benefits
- Paid parental vacation and sick leave
Professional Development
- Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
- WOOF University offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
- Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
Discover Additional BenefitsBenefits VCA (vcacareers) (open link in new window)
Qualifications
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent
- Licensure in good standing to practice in (IL) or the ability to obtain
- A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
About VCA
VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1000 animal hospitals we impact pets people and our communities by delivering worldclass medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.
Trusted and empowered our 35000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.
VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands working towards A Better World for Pets. Learn more at www.vca or find us on social media.
Learn more about the hospital Link to hospital website
If you are a current associate you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and paid vacation/sick days 401(k) generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example emergencies change in personnel workload or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
