Associate Veterinarian | Relocation assistance
About The Position
Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois, is hiring a full-time Associate Veterinarian for a daytime role on its three-doctor team. The veterinarian will practice general medicine and surgery across a diverse caseload, use hospital imaging and laboratory resources to support clinical decisions, collaborate with fellow veterinarians and the hospital team, communicate compassionately with clients, and exercise medical autonomy while contributing to quality care. The hospital provides wellness and urgent care, surgery, dentistry, and diagnostic services, with CT, ultrasound, X-ray, and in-house laboratory testing, including chemistry, hematology, and blood gases. The role offers mentorship opportunities and is open to experienced veterinarians as well as new graduates seeking mentorship. The hospital emphasizes compassion, integrity, service, collaboration, and connections with pets, families, and the community. Compensation is individualized and may include base salary, production incentives, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and other benefits. The posting lists a starting salary of $110,000, a compensation range of $110,000–$140,000 yearly, and a potential first-year total compensation package of $110,000–$180,000+.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
- Current DEA License or ability to obtain it upon hire.
- Active veterinary state license.
- USDA Accreditation or ability to obtain it upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience is preferred.
- New graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply.
- Proficiency in general medicine and surgery.
- Values teamwork and communicates clearly.
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.
- Medical autonomy and flexible scheduling.
- DVM Mentor Network for continued professional development.
- Paid continuing education allowance and professional dues.
- Paid time off.
- Health, dental, vision, and 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
