Veterinarian - Cedar Way Veterinary Clinic
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At, we are pleased to offer veterinary care for small animals in New Lenox, IL, and the surrounding areas.

We are a two-doctor practice, dog and cat focused, that runs on its desire to practice medicine with wisdom, humanity, love, and empathy. Our doctors are backed by a competent team of technicians, assistants, and receptionists that ensure pets and owners complete care.

Within recent years, our practice has been acknowledged for our exemplary medicine with awards such as the Southwest Choice Award, Southlands Best Award, and the Lincoln-Way Readers Choice Award.

We are looking to add an associate veterinarian to our close-knit team of driven and enthusiastic professionals with strong friendships! We welcome new graduates and are willing to provide patient mentorship wherever needed. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

We offer in-depth wellness and preventative care for both canines and felines, routine soft tissue surgery, CO2 laser surgery, and dentistry. In addition, we offer diagnostic services such as digital radiographs and in-hospital lab work. What we offer is backed by new and updated tools and equipment.

About the area: New Lenox, IL is a southwest suburb of Chicago inhabited by many families and young professionals. It gives a great mix of suburban and rural feel. Its community park district maintains 40 parks and athletic fields as well as numerous hiking or biking trails. It is located just outside of Joliet, Illinois third largest city, known for its vibrant art, music, theatre, and food. It is also less than an hour drive from Chicagos downtown, meaning there is always something to explore or do.

• 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.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
• Appropriate state licensure.

• 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.

• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available

USD $110,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.