Veterinary Jobs in Northbrook, IL

At Countryside Animal Clinic PC, we are dedicated to fostering a friendly and caring environment where trust between our staff and clients is top priority. We strive to support our clients and their pets through a lifetime of health and happiness.

Our Practice: Countryside Animal Clinic PC has been dedicated to delivering exceptional veterinary care for dogs and cats for decades. We take pride in our personalized approach, ensuring clear and open communication between clients, patients, staff, and veterinarians.

We oversee every aspect of a pet’s health. Our approach allows us to provide comprehensive, individualized care tailored to each pet’s unique needs and ensure that our clients receive the highest standard of care at every stage throughout their health journey.

Position Purpose

For over 50 years Countryside Animal Clinic has been providing exceptional patient care and client service to Northbrook, IL and it’s surrounding communities. We are fortunate to have a clientele that desires the best available care for their pets. This includes preventative medicine, sick pet care, dental care and end of life care. Our CSRs are compassionate, and our nursing staff will do whatever they can to make the doctor’s life easier.

Countryside Animal Clinic is seeking a smart, caring, and dedicated veterinarian to join our team. We are a 1.5 doctor practice looking to add a full or part-time DVM to our team. Countryside’s doctors have a strong interest in dentistry and would be happy to share their knowledge and experience. We utilize full in-house lab, digital radiographs and digital dental radiographs to help perform full workups of our patients.

If you are an experienced DVM, our facility and equipment will allow you to perform your highest level of care for patients. If you are a new grad, you will be able to learn in our low-pressure environment while also receiving individualized mentorship from our two seasoned DVMs.

About life in Northbrook: 1 hour north of Chicago and close to I94, Northbrook is a wonderful, family-oriented community. Northbrook offers many restaurants, coffee shops, parks, and plenty of other amenities. We have a highly-rated public school system and a low crime rate, making us a truly wonderful place to set roots and call home.

Essential Responsibilities

• Outpatient exams including new puppy and kitten exams, preventative care and sick pet care
• Surgical duty (spays, neuters, mass removals, other)
• Dentistry (overseeing anesthesia during dental procedures, interpreting dental radiographs, performing extractions)
• Maintaining clear medical records
• Practicing clear communication and guidance when indicated with staff

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 experience
• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available

Pay Range
USD $110,000.00 – USD $140,000.00 /Yr.
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Practice
Mission: At Countryside Animal Clinic PC, we are dedicated to fostering a friendly and caring environment where trust between our staff and clients is top priority. We strive to support our clients and their pets through a lifetime of health and happiness.

Our Practice: Countryside Animal Clinic PC has been dedicated to delivering exceptional veterinary care for dogs and cats for decades. We take pride in our personalized approach, ensuring clear and open communication between clients, patients, staff, and veterinarians.

We oversee every aspect of a pet’s health. Our approach allows us to provide comprehensive, individualized care tailored to each pet’s unique needs and ensure that our clients receive the highest standard of care at every stage throughout their health journey.

Position Purpose
Reporting into the Practice Manager and Managing Doctor (DVM), the Veterinary Technician performs a critical role in providing high quality care for patients. Technicians are key partners to the veterinarians, providing the appropriate support to ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful. Our technicians will apply their professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education.

We are happy to interview Full Time & Part Time applicants.

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
  
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
  
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
  
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up on the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
  
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
  
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
• Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Certification preferred but not required
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401k, Roth IRA and matching)
• Bonus incentive
• Career and professional development
• State licensing fee reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Flexible Schedule with rotating Saturdays

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range
USD $20.00 – USD $25.00 /Hr.

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