Urgent Care Associate Veterinarian - Elwood Animal Hospital

About the role

Join us in Elwood and find a place where your professional contributions are genuinely appreciated within the local context. The quality of medicine at Elwood Animal Hospital is reinforced by collaboration and readily available expertise. You will have access to internal specialty consultations and mentorship programs designed to broaden your scope of practice in small animal medicine.

Responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Pursue your passion for urgent care medicine and practice your best medicine from diagnosis to treatment.
• Educate and empower clients by clearly communicating findings and treatment plans, enabling them to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate with a supportive paraprofessional team to contribute to a positive hospital culture.

Requirements

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• An interest in urgent care medicine.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience in small animal medicine is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and education.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

• Generous compensation package including a competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.
• Comprehensive benefits package covering Health, Dental, Vision, and more, including Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.
• Financial security with a 401k featuring a generous company match and Long & Short-Term Disability insurance.
• Yearly CE allowance and dedicated paid days off for growth and development.
• Structured mentorship and leadership tracks for career advancement.

Schedule

Our schedule is flexible to accommodate your needs and the demands of your practice.

Pay

Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.

Company

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.