Job Description:
Practice: Hononegah Animal Hospital has been serving the cat and dogs of Roscoe, IL, and the surrounding areas since 1998. Over the past two decades, we have developed long-lasting friendships with both pets and their owners. What we value the most is the unconditional love and trust that make pets our best friends.Position Purpose: Hononegah Animal Hospital is adding a veterinarian to our team! Our hospital includes 2-DVMs and a support staff of experienced technicians who have been with us for years. Our team functions as a family, viewing one another as friends over coworkers. We invite another member to join our dedicated and cohesive group! Our ideal candidate is well rounded in canine and feline care as well as at least 1-2 years of surgical experience and if you're interested in future leadership opportunities, this is the practice for you! Our new doctor’s caseload will come from our well-established clientele base that our close-knit team is always willing to collaborate on. To ensure the best work/life balance for our team members, we have no on-call expectations and are closed on weekends! About the area: The village of Roscoe is located just north of the larger city of Rockford, Illinois and south of Beloit, WI. It is home to popular schools, safe neighborhoods, and growing industry. Up and down the main streets you will find pedestrians and cyclists along the many recreational pathways. There are tons of outdoor opportunities for biking, kayaking, or hiking through the thousands of acres of forest preserves.Essential Responsibilities:Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.Provide counsel around pet end of life care.Maintain patients’ medical records.Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.Requirements/Qualifications:Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.Appropriate state licensure.Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.Benefits Offered:Competitive Compensation - All salary ranges are negotiable based on experienceUnlimited personal timeBonus incentivesHealth insurance; dental insurance; vision insuranceRetirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)CE and licensure reimbursement Flexible work schedulesManaging career path developmentEmployee Assistance ProgramDVM Referral ProgramMental Health ResourcesRelocation assistance available