Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

VCA Lake Shore Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to complement our talented team in Chicago, Illinois.

We are offering a $25k signing bonus for an experienced DVM.

Our newly renovated AAHA-accredited hospital focuses mainly on preventive care and wellness. The new facility features 7 exam rooms (2 cat rooms, 4 dog rooms, and a comfort room). We also perform soft tissue surgeries and a large amount of dental cleanings with our brand new anesthesia machines and dental delivery units. Services we offer include: digital radiography, digital dental radiography, in-house lab services along with a partnership with a reference laboratory, and an ultrasound for use with trained individuals. There are several emergency clinics nearby for any pets requiring after hours or more critical care. We currently have 3 doctors with a combined experience of 40+ years.

We are looking for a full time associate to join our team. Our hospital is open Monday-Saturday. Shifts would include at least 4 days during the week, with a rotating schedule for Saturdays.

We are located right outside of downtown Chicago in the West Loop area. We are located on the busy street of Chicago Avenue between Halsted and Ogden.

Questions? Please contact Laurel Norman at laurel.norman@vca.com

Current students or new graduates, apply today!

VCA takes pride in expanding the growth and skill set of new veterinarians. We welcome newly graduated veterinarians (and current veterinary students) to apply to this position where they will receive individualized support with our 6-month mentorship program and a collaborative hospital team environment.

Hospital Website (http://https://vcahospitals.com/lake-shore)

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Wellness

• Innovative associate health and wellbeing department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services

• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days

• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff

• VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting

• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets

• 100% paid professional liability coverage

• 100% paid life insurance

• 100% paid short-term disability insurance

• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

Questions?

Let’s connect! My name is Katie Claus and I’m the dedicated DVM recruiter for VCA Lake Shore Animal Hospital. Feel free to reach out to me at anytime! My email is Katie.Claus@vca.com or feel free to schedule a call directly (http://calendly.com/katie-claus-vca/30min?back=1&month=2023-07) .

If you are a current associate, you will 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.com