Job ID: IL13465

Carbondale, Illinois, US

Discipline

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary (Annual)

From $110,000

Hours

Full Time

Equipment Digital X-Ray Digital Dental X-Ray Ultrasound In-House Labs CT Scanner

Recruiter

Sian Goss

+1 (872) 225-5642

Associate Veterinarian

The Package

Salary from $110,000 (Annual)

  • Base salary from $110k
  • Sign On Bonus up to $100k
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Student Loan Assistance
  • Future Ownership Opportunities
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Medical Autonomy
  • Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance program & personal pet care discounts)
  • Paid CE Allowance
  • Professional Dues

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a hospital seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join their established three-doctor small animal practice. The hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care and serves as a critical resource within the community, offering general practice, urgent care, surgical, diagnostic, and emergency services. As the only emergency veterinary practice within two hours, the hospital provides a diverse and engaging caseload while supporting veterinarians with advanced technology and mentorship opportunities.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will manage a varied small animal caseload encompassing general practice medicine, urgent care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, radiology, ultrasonography, and emergency presentations. The role offers the opportunity to practice medicine with clinical autonomy while working alongside a collaborative and compassionate team. Responsibilities include performing examinations, diagnosing and treating medical conditions, conducting surgical procedures, interpreting diagnostic findings, and building strong relationships with clients through effective communication and patient advocacy. The hospital is seeking a veterinarian proficient in general medicine and surgery, although mentorship is available and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Practice Details
The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic technology including a CT machine, ultrasound, digital radiography, X-ray equipment, and comprehensive in-house laboratory capabilities featuring chemistry and hematology analyzers, blood gas analysis, and additional diagnostic testing. Services offered include comprehensive hospital care, urgent care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, radiology, ultrasonography, CT imaging, emergency veterinary services, and small animal medicine. The practice is committed to providing high-quality patient care through state-of-the-art equipment and advanced diagnostic resources. Flexible scheduling is available to support work-life balance, and veterinarians benefit from professional development opportunities, mentorship support, continuing education assistance, and access to a broad range of cases.

Team
The team consists of 3 DVMs working within a supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven environment. The culture emphasizes mentorship, teamwork, professional growth, and compassionate patient care, creating an excellent setting for both experienced veterinarians and new graduates developing their clinical skills.

Candidate Requirements 

  • Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
  • Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
  • Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

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