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Northgate Pet Clinic is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian at our 6 doctor practice located in Decatur, the heart of Illinois. New grads are welcome!

We are a well-established, AAHA-accredited, full-service small animal veterinary hospital. We provide comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care for canine, feline, exotic, pocket pets and a small number of Zoo animal (Tiger’s anyone)?   

Any interest in expanding your day-to-day duties?  We remain continuously engaged in a variety of clinical trials and perform extensive soft tissue, dental and orthopedic surgeries daily.

Looking for mentoring, training and support?  We offer both individualized and team-structured training.  We have a large staff of 40+ (many are Fear-Free Certified), including a very talented brigade of technicians and assistants.

We are primarily appointment-based, accept occasional walk-in’s and provide emergency after-hour care for our clients. This is a full-time position that offers 40 hours per week with a rotating Saturday schedule of 2x 8-5 p.m. and 1x 12-5 p.m.  On-call includes 1 weekend per month between the doctor staff. We are closed on Sundays and holidays.

We offer a very large variety of cases, we’ve done it all and seen it all!  We are looking for a veterinarian who has interest in providing a wide variety of services ranging from wellness exams and vaccines to advanced diagnostics and complex surgical procedures. We provide services to a high number of breeders, Reproduction experience would be a plus.  Interest in Cardiology?  This role would be for you too!

No matter your level of experience, whether you’re a new grad or have been providing care for years, we welcome you.

ABOUT THE HOSPITAL

• Laser Surgery & Therapy Treatments
• State-of-the-art Surgical Procedures & Monitoring
• Advanced Oral Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• All Dental Procedures
• Digital Imaging & Ultrasonography
• Canine, Feline, Avian, Pocket Pet and Zoo Animal

To learn more, visit: https://northgatepetclinic.com/

Skills and Basic Qualifications:

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which applicant is to be employed

About Northgate Pet Clinic

NVA General Practice is a leading veterinary community of over 1,200 independently managed hospitals united in the love of animals and the people who love them. Committed to serving the needs of pet owners in local communities around the world, NVA General Practice is driven by a mission to improve the comfort and well-being of pets through progressive and compassionate care. Our network of hospitals creates an integrated community of medical expertise and collaboration, enabling continuous growth and learning for our animal care teams. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

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