Lead Veterinarian

Salary: $68,132.00 - $96,085.00 Annually
Location : East Campus - Galva, IL
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: 22-00537
Department: Agriculture
Opening Date: 04/24/2026
Application materials required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Transcripts
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm* On call to address any animal care that could arise outside of the listed working hours.


General Information & Responsibilities
The Lead Veterinarian provides oversight of the veterinary technology and veterinary assisting programs for the college and establishes, implements, and ensures adherence to all applicable guidelines, regulations, and policies required to maintain program accreditation. The lead veterinarian works collaboratively with the program director and supports staff to ensure the welfare and safety of all animals in the program.

Description of Duties

1. Oversight of canine and feline animal health, welfare, and biosecurity programs.
2. Establishes and provides medical treatment plans.
3. Ensures efficient medical and surgical management, comfort, and safety of programming animals
4. Assesses and maintains confidential patient records.
5. Ability to work on a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the program and ensure proper animal care.
6. Compliance with IACUC paperwork, protocols, and meeting requirements
7. Fulfillment of all USDA paperwork and inspections
8. Performs classroom (didactic and clinical, including off-site) teaching as assigned.
9. Delivers effective instruction and uses job-related technology to deliver cutting-edge lecture, laboratory, and clinical material to students.
10. Engages students and provides constructive student feedback.
11. Provides proactive student outreach.
12. Facilitates the students' ongoing progress and completion of their skills, tasks, and workbooks.
13. Serves as a role model with TEACH values (teamwork, energy, accountability, community, and heart).
14. Curriculum writing to provide a foundation in veterinary technology that will prepare the student to successfully become credentialed and inspire the student to continue lifelong learning.
15. Engages in campus community events and governance
16. Maintains a valid driver's license for job-related travel.
17. Supporting student learning by providing access to animals is necessary to achieve required clinical competencies and skill development.
18. Ensuring that all animal care and clinical activities comply with AVMA, CVTEA, USDA, and IACUC standards and regulations.
19. Participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of animal care protocols and clinical procedures.
20. Promoting best practices in patient care, anesthesia, analgesia, and overall animal welfare.
21. Collaborating with program staff to maintain accurate documentation and support quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Education & Experience

1. Degree from an AVMA-accredited school of veterinary medicine.
2. Minimum of five years of veterinary clinical experience preferred.
3. Current and active Federal DEA controlled substance license and Illinois controlled substance license required or able to obtain within 90 days of employment.
4. Proficiency in small animal anesthesia, surgery and pain management.
5. Ability to develop IACUC protocols.
6. Excellent presentation and communication skills.
7. Excellent organizational skills.
8. Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software.
9. Evidence of professional growth.
10. Valid driver's license.
11. Ability to lift 40 pounds regularly.

Supplemental Information

1. Works directly with the Program Director and Department Chair(s).
2. Works cooperatively with Veterinary Technology and Veterinary Assisting staff and faculty.
3. Works cooperatively with accrediting agencies, students, and others.

While you contribute your talent and enthusiasm to BHC, as an eligible employee you will have access to outstanding health benefits, ample time off, a pension plan, educational opportunities, and much more. In this section, you will find an overview of our comprehensive and generous benefit programs. Be sure to check out the Compensation section as well.
Core Benefits
Medical

Prescription Drug Plan

Mail Order Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Waiver

Employee Assistance Program

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA)

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation

Personal Days
Retirement Pension Plans
State University Retirement System of Illinois (SURS): Employees working in a regular and continuous position or one in which services are expected to be rendered on a continuous basis for at least four months or one academic term, whichever is less, may be eligible to enroll in SURS. To learn more about SURS, visit
Optional 403b Tax-Deferred Investment Program: Employees may set up a 403b plan through Empower Retirement.
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Do you have a current, active DVM in state of Illinois?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a degree from an AVMA accredited school of veterinary medicine?

• Yes
• NO

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Do you have a minimum of five years of veterinary clinical experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a proficiency in small animal anesthesia, surgery and pain management?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have the ability to develop IACUC protocols?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question