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Associate Veterinarian | Sign on Bonus Packages Available | Germantown Hills Animal Hospital

Germantown Hills Animal Hospital Metamora, Illinois

Overview

As a veterinarian at Heartland Veterinary Partners, you will provide quality care to patients and empathetic service to clients. You will partner with other veterinarians, technicians, and client service representatives to operate as an efficient and productive team.

Success in this role takes a collaborative mindset while operating as an independent branch of Heartland. This is an opportunity to expand your skillset while using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills and passion for patient care to build a productive and rewarding career.

When you join us, you will make a real difference in the lives of our patients and clients. You will also become a valued member of our team and contribute to the success of our practice.

Germantown Hills Animal Hospital

Job Details

Practice:

At Germantown Hills Animal Hospital, we pride ourselves on not only being an AAHA accredited veterinary practice and also having been awarded Feline-Friendly Silver Status by the American Association of Feline Practitioners.

We are a fully equipped practice offering many services, including, but not limited to wellness care, surgery, in house laboratory, dental care, and Cardiopet ECG. Scheduling is flexible with weekend rotations and an after-hours ER clinic.

Position Purpose:

Associate Veterinarian

Germantown Hills Animal Hospital | Metamora, Illinois

Germantown Hills Animal Hospital is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our established, compassionate team in the Metamora/Germantown Hills area of Central Illinois. Whether you’re an experienced veterinarian looking for your next long-term home or a newer graduate searching for a supportive environment where you can continue to grow, we’d love to meet you.

About Germantown Hills Animal Hospital

Germantown Hills Animal Hospital is a well-established, full-service small animal practice committed to providing exceptional medicine while creating a welcoming experience for both pets and the people who love them. We are proud to be AAHA accredited, reflecting our commitment to meeting high standards in veterinary medicine, patient care, safety, and hospital operations. We have also earned Feline-Friendly Silver Status, recognizing the extra steps our team takes to reduce stress and provide thoughtful, cat-friendly care for our feline patients. Our hospital is equipped to provide comprehensive care including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, in-house diagnostics and laboratory services, and more.

About Our Team

You’ll be joining a dedicated and experienced veterinary team that truly values collaboration. Our doctors are supported by knowledgeable veterinary technicians, assistants, customer service professionals, and an experienced practice management team who work together to provide excellent patient and client care. Many members of the Germantown Hills team have been with the practice for years, creating the kind of stability, camaraderie, and familiarity that allows doctors to focus on practicing quality medicine. We believe in supporting one another, sharing knowledge, and creating an environment where every team member can continue to learn and grow.

About the Opportunity

As an Associate Veterinarian, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients while providing high-quality medical care to their pets. Our diverse caseload offers plenty of opportunity to practice well-rounded general medicine while developing areas of special interest.

We’re looking for a veterinarian who values strong client relationships, enjoys working as part of a collaborative team, and wants to practice medicine in an environment where quality of care comes first.

Life in the Germantown Hills & Metamora Area

Located in beautiful Central Illinois, the Germantown Hills and Metamora area offers the charm and sense of community of small-town living while keeping the amenities of the Peoria area within easy reach. The region is a great fit for anyone looking for more space, a relaxed pace of life, and easy access to outdoor recreation, local parks, community events, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. With Peoria nearby, you can enjoy the benefits of a larger metro area without giving up the affordability and close-knit feel of a smaller community.

Why You’ll Love It Here

At Germantown Hills Animal Hospital, you’ll find an established practice, a loyal client base, a supportive team, and the resources to practice high-quality medicine. Most importantly, you’ll join a group of people who genuinely care about their patients, their clients, and each other.

If you’re looking for a practice where you can build relationships, grow professionally, and become part of a welcoming Central Illinois community, we’d love to start a conversation.

Come grow with us at Germantown Hills Animal Hospital!

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
  • Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
  • Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
  • Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
  • Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
  • Maintain patients’ medical records.
  • Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
  • Appropriate state licensure.
  • Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
  • Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

Benefits Offered:

  • Unlimited personal time
  • Bonus incentives
  • Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
  • CE and licensure reimbursement 
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Managing career path development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • DVM Referral Program
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Relocation assistance available

Pay Range:

USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.
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Success Profile

We’re looking for passionate vets with the following traits:

  • Adaptable
  • Compassionate
  • Communicator
  • Critical Thinker
  • Collaborative
  • Empathetic

Culture

At Heartland Veterinary Partners, we believe that prioritizing care for veterinarians enables them to prioritize care for their patients. We offer several benefits and support programs to help veterinarians succeed, including:

Mentorship

We provide access to experienced mentors who can help our partners hone their craft and develop their skills, regardless of where they are in their career journey.

Choose Your Setting

We have practices in many states across the country with diverse settings and focuses, so our veterinarians can choose the environment that is best for them.

Work-Life Balance

We understand that our veterinarians have lives outside of the practice, and we are committed to helping them achieve balance.

Authentic Autonomy

Each practice is led locally, and we empower our teams to make all the clinical and inventory decisions to best meet the needs of the community they serve.

Support When it Matters Most

We support our veterinarians at every stage of their careers, from new graduates to experienced practitioners.

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Career Path

New Graduate

This is your first veterinary role after school. You’re getting your feet wet and putting that education to work gaining the experience you need to become the vet you know you can be.

Clinically Confident

You’ve been here a while and have your feet under you. You still have plenty of learning and growing to do, but you’re well on your way.

Learning to Lead

Thanks to your experience and dedication, you’ve earned the trust and respect of your community and established yourself as an example for other vets to follow.

Dr_Alexandra_Carter

“I love working at a Heartland-owned practice. They let us be ourselves with the support of a corporation. My relationship with our regional director is genuine and supportive. It’s obvious anytime company leadership addresses the practices that they genuinely care about our wellbeing and make decisions with our best interests in mind. We are extremely lucky to work for a company this down to earth.”

- Dr. Alexandra Carter, Managing DVM

Rewards

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    Generous Vacation Time

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    Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits

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    Flexible Scheduling

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    401(k) and Roth(k) with match

  • Reward5

    Continuing Education and Training Opportunities

  • Reward6

    Relocation Assistance

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