Job Description:
Practice: Chicago Cat Clinic is Chicago's oldest feline-only clinic! Founded in 1975 by the late Dr. Barbara Stein, a pioneer in veterinary medicine and one of four women in her graduating class, Chicago Cat Clinic focuses solely on feline veterinary care. We are proud to be part of the legacy that helped transform the way leading doctors feel about feline-specific practices.Position Purpose: Are you looking for your purr-fect opportunity! The Chicago Cat Clinic is waiting to welcome you home! Our 3-doctor practice is looking for an additional doctor who is interested in a leadership role. We have an experienced staff, loyal client base and recently renovated facility, so every patient gets the treatment they deserve. If you haven't previously had leadership experience, but are willing to learn, we'll happily mentor you! We welcome veterinarians at all levels of experience, as long as you are committed to feline medicine. Our ideal veterinarian enjoys general medicine, dentistry and surgery. About the area: Just minutes to the Chicago Loop and easy access to the Metra trains, Edgebrook is a "suburb-in-a-city". With its forests and parks, you'll forget about the hustle and bustle of the city. And the highly-rated schools make this a very family-friendly community. 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:DVM/VMD 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