Associate Veterinarian

About this Opportunity: We are seeking a qualified or experienced Small Animal Associate Veterinarian to help support our busy veterinary practice. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience, achieve meaningful career goals, and grow professionally with the support and guidance of our well-versed team!

Our Team & Culture: Our team at Bellson Animal Hospital consists of three veterinarians and a complete support staff (technicians, veterinary assistants, receptionists, and an office manager). We are all dedicated to providing consistently exceptional client education and patient care. We also find time to enjoy ourselves on the job by discussing the new (and sometimes eventful) things that we learn every day. There is never a dull moment in our practice; come check it out for yourself!

Our Clinic & Services: Bellson Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital that has been proudly providing skilled, compassionate veterinary care in Columbia, IL, and the surrounding area, since 1991. Our patients consist of dogs, cats, horses, and pocket pets.

*Applicants can expect to do small animal exclusive with the option to work with horses and pocket pets if sought after

We provide a variety of top-notch services for our patients with our updated veterinary medical technology such as preventative care, surgical procedures, dental care, advanced diagnostics, radiography, and more.

Job Responsibilities/Requirements: Veterinarian responsibilities include but are not limited to: conducting patient exams, conventional surgeries, treatments, lab work, diagnosing illnesses, providing prescriptions, dental care, and other various situations involving direct interaction with pets and clients. Applicants must also be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.

Additional Benefits:

• 401k policy with employer match
• PTO including vacation, holidays, sick, and parental leave
• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and abilities (Open for discussion of salary for FT candidates)
• Professional development assistance - CE allowance, professional dues covered, etc.
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Insurance options can be discussed upon interest and personal needs of applicant

Contact Information: Feel free to reach out with any questions or for additional information!

Drs. Rita Ryerson and Jeff Clinebell - Clinic Owners

Clinic number: (618) 281-5100

Website link: https://www.bellsonanimalhospital.com

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/BellsonAnimalHosp

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• Are you licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Illinois (or have plans to be licensed within a year)?
• Are you seeking a part time or full time role for this position?

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

License/Certification:

• DVM or VMD (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbia, IL 62236 (Required)

Work Location: In person