Animal Care Specialist

2 weeks ago


Lake Forest, United States Lake Forest Animal Clinic, Ltd Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Are you searching for the perfect clinic to use your Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Controlled Substance licenses? Whether you're a newly graduated or seasoned vet, Lake Forest Animal Clinic in Lake Forest, IL would like you to apply to join our compassionate team as a full-time OR part-time Animal Care Specialist - Veterinarian


WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE US TO BE PART OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY?

Our established animal hospital is a great place to provide quality pet care while making a positive impact on our community. Not only do we care about our loyal clientele, but we also genuinely care about our employees, both personally and professionally. Our veterinary clinic truly strives for our employees to succeed in their careers.

Aside from being an amazing place to work, we pay our full- or part-time Animal Care Specialists - Veterinarians a starting competitive salary of $100,000 per year, with the potential to earn more depending on experience. Our team also enjoys fantastic benefits and perks, including paid time off (PTO), paid vacation, sick pay, flexible scheduling, professional discounts, birthday celebrations, and free coffee. Additionally, we offer our vets a pension plan as well as medical, disability, and malpractice insurance. Plus, we'll pay your association dues and continuing education expenses We also offer relocation assistance We also make applying for our veterinary positions a hassle-free experience with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If you're interested, please continue reading


WHO ARE WE?

Lake Forest Animal Clinic has been taking care of the fuzzy family members in our community for over 40 years. Our family-oriented clinic was built on the idea that animals of all ages deserve high-quality health care. We don't just mean dogs and cats; we welcome rabbits and small rodents too Our full-service animal hospital can do it all, from routine exams to complex surgeries. We emphasize the importance of educating clients and treating every pet as if it were our own. The excellent care we give has earned us a supportive clientele, many of whom have trusted us with their beloved pets for generations. Our goal is to provide both our human and pet clients with the best experience possible

Compassion is at the core of everything we do. We go above and beyond to treat both our clients and our employees well. This is a small practice where everyone has a voice, and every employee makes a difference. We thank our team members for their dedication by investing in their personal and professional development. On top of a great work environment, we also offer competitive pay and excellent benefits.


OUR FLEXIBLE HOURS

This veterinary position can be either full- or part-time You can typically expect to work 31 - 34 hours per week during the following schedule:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Alternating Saturday mornings from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

You have one weekday off and alternating Saturdays off. We're very flexible with hours and will make a schedule that works for you If it works best for you, we could accommodate for unique hours depending on the situation. Surgeries and dental procedures are generally completed in the mornings, and outpatient services are offered in the afternoons. Our animal hospital is closed on Sundays, and no after-hours emergency calls are required


WHAT DOES YOUR DAY ENTAIL AS AN ANIMAL CARE SPECIALIST - VETERINARIAN?

At our animal hospital, we strive to provide exceptional care to all our clients, regardless of whether they have two legs or four. You're a valued member of our animal hospital as you carefully ensure that every client has a positive experience. This is a dynamic Animal Care Specialist - Veterinarian position with no two days being the same. Your responsibilities include a wide range of tasks, such as offering routine and preventative care, completing soft tissue surgery, performing dental procedures, diagnosing medical problems, and prescribing treatments.

With strong dedication, you provide the best possible care to our patients. You take x-rays and perform ultrasounds when necessary while also maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation for each patient. Always proactive with patient health, you take the time to educate owners on general pet care and answer any questions they may have about providing appropriate care for their companions.

We know that building relationships with our clients and their pets is crucial, and we're glad to see that you share this sentiment. With many regular clients, you'll have the opportunity to become familiar with some of the patients and form bonds with both the pet and its owner. Our animal hospital is grateful for your compassion and dedication to providing exceptional care, and it's clear that you love working with so many great animals and people.


WHAT'S NEEDED FROM OUR ANIMAL CARE SPECIALIST - VETERINARIAN?

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Controlled Substance licenses
  • Proficiency with pet surgery
  • Heart for working with animals

We encourage new vet graduates to apply If you can meet these requirements and perform this full- or part-time Animal Care Specialist - Veterinarian job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our veterinary team

Location: 60045



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