Associate Veterinarian

O'Brien Veterinary Group

$135K — $165K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an AVMA accredited program
  • Licensure in Illinois or eligibility to obtain it before starting
  • Strong skills in medical knowledge and soft tissue surgery
  • Exceptional communication and professionalism with clients and team
  • Good decision-making and time-management abilities
  • Commitment to professional growth and continuous learning

Responsibilities

  • Conduct wellness exams and diagnose small animal health issues
  • Perform vaccinations, dental work, soft tissue surgeries, and diagnostics
  • Administer and monitor controlled substances
  • Maintain and update accurate patient records
  • Mentor technical support staff members
  • Build rapport with clients while ensuring effective communication about treatments

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid Licensure and Dues
  • VIN Membership
  • Continuing Education allowance with extra paid days for events
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Flexible scheduling for work-life balance
Full Job Description
WHO WE ARE: We're Bevlab Animal Hospital, and we've been proudly serving the Blue Island, IL community for nearly 40 years. Our clinic is full-service, recently renovated, and built around three core values: synergy, positivity, and compassion. That's not just a mission statement-it's how we operate every single day.

Some highlights of our practice include:
  • Small animal general practice, ill pet visits, as well as wellness exams
  • Soft tissue surgery
  • Dentals
  • Digital Radiography
  • In-house Laboratory, Antech for reference lab

Whether we're doing wellness visits, dentals, or soft tissue surgeries, our goal is always the same: top-notch care for pets and genuine support for each other.

WHAT LIFE IS LIKE AT BEVLAB: We're a tight-knit, upbeat team that works hard and supports one another. If you like the idea of showing up to a place where your team actually feels like a team, you'll fit right in here.

Here's a peek at what a day at Bevlab Animal Hospital looks like:
  • A clean, modern hospital with upgraded equipment
  • No holidays or emergency shifts
  • Monday-Friday schedule with rotating Saturdays
  • One full hour for lunch every day
  • A team that's always got your back
  • Plenty of support for your professional growth with a CE allowance, extra PTO for CE, and paid professional dues
  • Competitive pay, great benefits, and flexible scheduling to maintain work-life balance

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR: We're on the lookout for...
  • A devoted and skilled full-time veterinarian with a strong passion for delivering exceptional patient care.
  • A collaborative team member who enjoys working with others and mentoring fellow staff, while remaining open to receiving feedback.
  • A professional dedicated to continuous growth, always striving to stay in-the-know with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine.

Whether you're fresh of vet school or have a few years (or more!) under your belt, we'd love to meet you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide small animal wellness exams and diagnosis
  • Perform medical procedures such as vaccinations, dental procedures, soft tissue surgery, and necessary diagnostics
  • Administer and accurately monitor controlled substances
  • Maintain and complete patient records
  • Serve as mentor to technical support staff
  • Build and establish rapport with the client base, demonstrating exceptional bedside manner and communication while providing clear communication on ongoing home treatment

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Graduate of an AVMA accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program
  • Licensure in the state of Illinois or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to start
  • Strong proficiency in medical knowledge and surgical skills, particularly in soft tissue surgery
  • Exemplary professionalism and communication skills with both team members and clients
  • Strong decision-making and time-management skills
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and growth

BENEFITS + SUPPORT:
  • Compensation: $135,000-$165,000 base salary
    • Additional Earnings: Bonus opportunities + production pay
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid Licensure and Dues
  • VIN Membership
  • CE Allowance with additional paid days to end CE events
  • Uniform Allowance
  • And so much more!

If you want to learn more, visit us at https://bevlabvet.com, or reach out to [email protected].

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