Website Loving Care Animal Hospital
Loving Care Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our Team!
Address: 444 E. Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60074
We are a full-service, modern animal hospital that has offered the highest quality veterinary medicine in a pet-friendly atmosphere since 1999. Besides a state-of-the-art facility that allows us to meet the needs of a wide range of pets, health needs, and conditions, we’re also proud to uphold standards to help ensure we provide a world-class experience that guarantees pets are comfortable, at ease, and safe throughout their visit – and that owners receive flawless communication, service, and respect. And they agree- we’ve received the Daily Herald’s Readers’ Choice awards for three years in a row!
Loving Care Animal Hospital provides not only basic veterinary care, such as wellness exams and diagnostic/sick visits, but we’re also equipped and trained in advanced veterinary medicine. Our services include Preventative Care, Diagnostic Care, Laser Surgery, Dental Services, and Exotic Pet Care.
Why join us?
- Our commitment to work-life balance – schedule: enjoy four days per week (closed for lunch), no on-call or after-hours, and NO WEEKENDS!
- Warm, welcoming, talented, and experienced team
- We encourage and support the cultivation of doctors’ special veterinary interests and passions with professional development (Mentorship offered)
- Well-established, loyal client base
- Community involvement: Our partner, Dr. Joanne Carlson, was the 2023 ISVMA President, is a member of the Palatine Chamber of Commerce, and does numerous speaking engagements at local schools, scout events, and pet shows.
- Awarded #124 of the Top 500 Veterinary Clinics in the Country by DVM Insider in 2019
- Daily Herald Readers’ Choice Best of the Best award in 2020, Daily Herald Readers’ Choice Top Pick award in 2021, Daily Herald Readers’ Choice Best of the Best award in 2022, and Best Animal Hospital 2023
Benefits/Perks include:
- Starting base salary $100K-$130K + production bonuses
- Up to $25,000 signing bonus
- Student loan assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 100% paid short-term disability
- Annual CE allowance + paid CE days
- Reimbursement for licensing, DEA, and membership dues
- PLIT coverage
- Paid Time Off
- 401k employer match (3.5%)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- VPP Academy
- Pet Discounts
APPLY TODAY to join the Loving Care Animal Hospital Team!
Our clients love us!
“Loving Care Animal Hospital is amazing. Everyone there is top-notch and so very welcoming. My dogs have been going there for years, and I will continue bringing them there for as long as I have dogs. The best staff, too. Everyone is so friendly and will go out of their way to help you. I highly recommend Loving Care. Five stars from me! Best Animal Hospital.”
– Debbie C.
Meet Dr. Joanne Carlson, Medical Director/Owner (University of Illinois Alum)
In addition to managing the Loving Care Animal Hospital, she was the 2023 President of the ISVMA and currently serves on the ISVMA Board of Directors, which promotes public education and awareness about veterinary medicine.
Dr. Carlson is a member of the Palatine Chamber of Commerce. She writes articles on animal health issues for local newspapers and does numerous speaking engagements at local schools, scouting events, and pet shows. Dr. Carlson has been featured in a child safety video, “Dogs, Cats & Big Kids.” Also featured on CLTV’s Money Matters, she shared tips on traveling with pets.
Dr. Carlson resides in Rolling Meadows with her family; her daughter Theresa and twins Julia and Jonathan. Their pets include Eloise, a spicy Frenchie, cat Gnocchi, bunny Pea.
In her spare time, Dr. Carlson enjoys spending time with her family. She has also run the Chicago marathon three times and participated in local triathlons.
To apply for this job email your details to dcoleman@vetpartners.com
