Locum Veterinarian
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Job overview
VCA Animal Hospitals is hiring a Locum Veterinarian. Join VCA Boone Animal Hospital in Western Springs, Illinois as a Locum Veterinarian, working with a tenured team of associates, advanced technology, and a collaborative culture that emphasizes high-quality, compassionate small‑animal care in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.
Key focus areas include Provide small‑animal general practice care, Collaborate with experienced medical team including board‑certified surgeon, and Utilize advanced diagnostics and modern technology.
Important skills include Digital Radiography, Digital Dental Radiography, Ultrasound, Laser Surgery, Laser Therapy, and Acupuncture.
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Full job description
Join us as an Locum Veterinarian at VCA Boone Animal Hospital in Western Springs, Illinois and you’ll quickly discover that you’re supported by world-class medicine, advanced technology, modern facilities, and a collaborative, experienced team. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.
Why Join the Team
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Join a tenured team of 27 Associates including a Medical Director, 4 Associate Veterinarians, a board-certified Surgeon, certified technicians, technician assistants, and experienced client service representatives
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Established hospital serving the community since 1959 with a state-of-the-art facility opened in 2017
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AAHA-accredited, Feline Friendly , and Fear Free certified hospital focused on high-quality, compassionate medicine
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Access to advanced equipment and services including digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, laser surgery, laser therapy, acupuncture, in-house laboratory diagnostics, and outside lab services
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Collaborative and welcoming culture that values teamwork, mentorship, and strong medicine
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Located in Western Springs, Illinois , an affluent and highly desirable Chicago suburb known for its strong sense of community, excellent schools, charming downtown area, and easy access to Chicago via Metra rail
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Conveniently located near Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, La Grange, Oak Brook shopping and dining , walking trails, and Brookfield Zoo
Cases
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Small animal general practice with a strong focus on high-quality medicine and client relationships
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Opportunity to work alongside an experienced medical team including a board-certified Surgeon
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Diverse caseload supported by advanced diagnostics and modern technology
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Environment that encourages continued learning, collaboration, and medical growth
Schedule
- As needed
Qualifications
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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent
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Licensure in good standing in Illinois, or the ability to obtain
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Commitment to practicing high-quality medicine and collaborative patient care
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Experienced veterinarians encouraged to apply
About VCA
VCA is a leader in veterinary care, committed to the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of more than 1,000 animal hospitals, we care for over 4.5 million pets annually, delivering world-class medicine with hometown care.
Trusted and empowered, our Associates collaborate to push our profession forward and build fulfilling careers with lasting impact.
VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working toward A Better World for Pets™.
🔗 Learn more about the hospital: http://vcahospitals.com/boone-animal-hospital
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
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