Associate Veterinarian in Carbondale | Relocation Assistance Available
About The Position
Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Associate Veterinarian for its three-doctor team in Carbondale, Illinois. The daytime role offers medical autonomy, collaboration, and mentorship opportunities for experienced veterinarians and new graduates. The hospital provides wellness and urgent care, surgery, dentistry, and diagnostic services, with CT, ultrasound, X-ray, and in-house laboratory testing. The veterinarian will practice general medicine and surgery across a diverse caseload and communicate compassionately with clients about their pets’ care. The hospital’s approach emphasizes compassion, integrity, service, and strong connections with pets and their families. Its team collaborates with nearby humane societies and participates in local events. The position includes a starting salary of $110,000, a signing bonus of up to $100,000, and relocation assistance. Total compensation is individualized and may include base salary, production incentives, a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and other applicable benefits and incentives; the first-year package might range from $110,000 to $180,000 or more.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
- Current DEA license, or obtain it upon hire.
- Active veterinary state license.
- USDA accreditation, or obtain it upon hire.
- Proficiency in general medicine and surgery.
- Clear communication and an ability to work as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary experience is preferred.
- New graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Practice general veterinary medicine and surgery across a diverse caseload.
- Use the hospital’s imaging and laboratory resources to support clinical decisions.
- Work alongside fellow DVMs and a collaborative hospital team.
- Communicate compassionately with clients about their pets’ care.
- Exercise medical autonomy while contributing to the hospital’s commitment to quality care.
Benefits
- Signing bonus up to $100,000.
- Relocation assistance.
- Student loan aid.
- Flexible scheduling.
- DVM Mentor Network for continued professional development.
- Paid continuing education allowance and professional dues.
- Paid time off.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k).
- Pet care discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
