Urgent Care Associate Veterinarian | Normal, IL | Great Compensation Packages

SmartVet Mobile Veterinary Service•Normal, IL

1d•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SmartVet Veterinary Services is seeking to add an Urgent Care Associate Veterinarian to their team in Normal, Illinois. This is a new position designed to provide an additional level of care and accessibility to pets and their families in the Normal-Bloomington community. The role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys the fast-paced and varied nature of urgent care medicine, including problem-solving, treating patients needing timely medical attention, and working with a supportive team. The incoming veterinarian will also play a key role in helping to grow and shape the practice's urgent care services.

Requirements

DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
Appropriate state licensure (Illinois veterinary license).
Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Enjoys urgent care, same-day cases, and a diverse medical caseload.
Comfortable evaluating and stabilizing sick and injured patients.
Values collaboration and communication with both clients and team members.
Brings a compassionate, practical approach to patient care.
Excited about helping develop and grow a new service within an established practice.
Holds, or is eligible to obtain, an Illinois veterinary license.

Nice To Haves

Urgent care or emergency experience is welcomed.
Strong general practice background and excitement to expand urgent care skills.

Responsibilities

Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
Maintain patients’ medical records.
Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.