Associate Veterinarian- Plum Creek

Alliance Animal Health•Crete, IL

6d•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1987, Plum Creek Animal Medical Center’s iconic “Big Red Barn” has been a trusted landmark where generations of pet owners have relied on our veterinary team for exceptional care. As a proud AAHA-certified veterinary hospital for more than 25 years, we are a well-established, progressive 3-doctor small animal veterinary practice with a nearby outpatient Express Clinic that offers additional variety while sharing clients and records across both locations. Our veterinarians provide comprehensive veterinary care including wellness and preventive medicine, urgent care, surgery, dentistry, therapeutic laser therapy, acupuncture, in-house diagnostics, digital full-body and dental radiology, ultrasonography, and medical and vacation boarding. Our state-of-the-art veterinary facility is equipped with advanced technology that allows every veterinarian to deliver high-quality medicine with confidence. Located in Crete, Illinois, our charming red barn setting offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and easy access to Chicago. Enjoy scenic outdoor spaces, welcoming neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a relaxed pace of life, all while remaining just a short drive from world-class dining, entertainment, and culture. We highly value work-life balance and offer scheduling flexibility that allows every veterinarian to enjoy a fulfilling veterinary career without sacrificing personal time. Plus, our Partner Track program offers veterinarians ownership opportunities and flexibility to invest in their medical interests. Join our team and experience the satisfaction of making a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their owners while building a successful and fulfilling career.

Requirements

Full time veterinarian
Compassionate, team player and strong communicator
Proficient in general medicine and surgery
Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
Active Veterinary State License
USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire
Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer for long periods of time.
Ability to be confident around animals (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.)
Must have mental capacity and processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
Job requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform required duties while working.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate other equipment as required.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred but new graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive veterinary care including wellness and preventive medicine, urgent care, surgery, dentistry, therapeutic laser therapy, acupuncture, in-house diagnostics, digital full-body and dental radiology, ultrasonography, and medical and vacation boarding.
Deliver high-quality medicine with confidence using advanced technology.
Practice medicine your way with medical autonomy.