Associate Veterinarian | Mentorship Opportunities

Alliance Animal Health•Carbondale, IL

3d•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Associate Veterinarian for a daytime role on a three-doctor team in Carbondale, Illinois. The hospital provides wellness and urgent care, surgery, dentistry, and diagnostic services. The veterinarian will practice general medicine and surgery across a diverse caseload, use imaging and laboratory resources to support clinical decisions, collaborate with fellow DVMs and the hospital team, and communicate compassionately with clients. The role offers medical autonomy and mentorship opportunities. Experienced veterinarians and new graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply. The hospital’s diagnostic resources include CT, ultrasound, X-ray, and in-house laboratory testing for chemistry, hematology, and blood gases. The team emphasizes compassion, integrity, service, collaboration, and connections with pets, families, and the community, including partnerships with nearby humane societies and participation in local events. The published annual salary range is $110,000–$140,000, with an advertised starting salary of $110,000. A signing bonus of up to $100,000 is offered. Total compensation is individualized based on experience, schedule, location, and production; it may include base salary, production incentives, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and other applicable benefits and incentives. The stated first-year total compensation range might be $110,000–$180,000+. The role requires a DVM degree or equivalent from an accredited university and an active veterinary state license. A current DEA license and USDA accreditation are required or may be obtained upon hire. Experience is preferred, and new graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
Active veterinary state license.
Current DEA license, or obtain one upon hire.
USDA accreditation, or obtain it upon hire.
Proficiency in general medicine and surgery.
Clear communication and ability to work collaboratively.

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 hospital 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.