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Sandwich Veterinary Hospital

Job Description

New Grads are welcome at Sandwich Veterinary Hospital! 


Sandwich Veterinary Hospital is a busy 6-doctor hospital looking to add a full-time Veterinary Associate to our dedicated and professional team, new grads welcome!  We treat small and large animals with the exception of equine. The client and their pet are not part of our practice- they are part of our FAMILY. You can practice the most up to date medicine during office hours with the benefits of never being on call after hours. The managing team emphasize veterinary wellness hours as a top priority and values of self-care.

For new graduates , this position will be included in the NVA Illinois Mentorship Program. In this program, our Associate Veterinarians will have access to:

  • One on one surgical and medical support from Illinois Mentor, Dr. Emily Droemland
  • Suite of wellness programming focusing on stress management and cultivating a balanced approach to your life
  • Cohort of other new graduate ADVMs in Illinois with planned social events, team bonding, and engagement, regardless of current clinic worked in          

Desired experience with:      

  • Leadership and Management
  • Preventative care
  • Sick Animal Appointments
  • Emergencies during normal working hours
  • Proficient in routine and advanced small animal medicine however we do have a very small amount of ruminant/swine work if interested (not required)

About the Hospital:

  • Surgery, dentistry, dermatology and ER services provided
  • We have 5 exam rooms, a large treatment area, surgical suite, client waiting areas and a full boarding facility
  • In-house laboratory
  • Close working relationship with external full-service clinical and pathological laboratories at IDEXX, the University of Illinois and VCA Aurora (local referral center located about 18 miles away)
  • Scil Digital x-ray equipment
  • Digital dental x-ray equipment and ultrasonic dental equipment
  • Surgical anesthetic monitoring
  • Complete pharmacy on site
  • Laser Surgery
  • EKG & Tonopen.
  • We offer Paw Plans (Pet annual wellness plans) that offer significant discounts on preventative services and allow the client to spread the cost over 12 months.

Benefits:

  • Highly competitive base salary
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance, Short term/Long Term disability
  • Bonus Program
  • 401 (K) plan
  • Paid vacation, sick time and paid holidays
  • State License and DEA- we will pay the renewal costs

For more information www.sandwichvet.com


Located just an hour southwest of Chicago, you can easily enjoy the excitement of visit the city, with the comfort of practicing in a peaceful, friendly small town atmosphere


Skills and Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which applicant is to be employed
  • Leadership experience a plus but not necessary as we do offer training for DVMs wanting to be a Medical Director

Equal Employment Opportunity:

It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.


National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com. 

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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Sandwich, Illinois, United States

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