Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian (DVM/VMD) Location: Swansea, IL 62226 (15 minutes from Downtown St. Louis, MO) Job Type: Full-Time Preferred (Part-Time Considered) Setting: Outpatient Clinic About The Opportunity We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Associate Veterinarian (DVM/VMD) to join our modern, privately owned AAHA-accredited Fear Free practice in Swansea, Illinois. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with advanced technology, flexible scheduling, and a strong commitment to work-life balance. Veterinarians with 2+ years of private practice experience are preferred; however, exceptional, growth-oriented new graduates are encouraged to apply. What You'll Do Perform wellness exams and preventive care Diagnose and treat medical conditions Build lasting client relationships through 30-minute appointment blocks See approximately 16 patients per day Perform surgery and dentistry if desired, with dedicated surgical block time Opportunity to work with exotic animals (experience not required) Schedule Up to 36 clinical hours per week Four weekday schedule with one weekday off Rotating Saturday mornings (approximately two per month) Closed Sundays No after-hours or emergency on-call responsibilities Protected midday break from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM State-of-the-Art Facility Fully paperless medical records Digital radiography High-resolution diagnostic ultrasound Complete in-house laboratory Dedicated surgical and dental suites Therapeutic laser technology Qualifications Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD from an accredited program Active Illinois veterinary license or eligibility for immediate transfer DEA registration and Illinois controlled substance license (or ability to obtain) Benefits 2 weeks paid vacation 4 Personal Time Off (PTO) days 4 paid Continuing Education (CE) days $2,000 annual CE allowance Employer-paid Illinois license, DEA, AVMA, ISVMA, VIN membership, and Plumb's subscription Medical, dental, and vision insurance stipend Matching IRA retirement plan Employee pet care discounts Uniform allowance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Relocation assistance available If interested please reach out to me at View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr