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Lakewood Animal Hospital in Morris, IL is seeking an Associate to join our team!

Are you a passionate and caring veterinarian looking for a new opportunity to make a difference? 
Look no further…
 

Since our establishment in 1992, Lakewood Animal Hospital has provided high-quality care to dogs, cats, and exotics pets in our community for the past 30 years! As a member of our team, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art medical equipment and technology, as well as ongoing opportunities for professional development and continuing education. 

Why Join Us?
* We’re FUN. We offer an energetic, supportive work environment that fosters collaboration, learning, and personal growth. Our team is passionate about what we do, and we value and appreciate the contributions of every member of our team.
* Work/life balance. We understand that family comes first and that a healthy work/life balance is key to achieving success and happiness in both your personal and professional life. We value our employee’s well-being and understand that life can be unpredictable. 
Enjoy a 4-day work week (no after-hours or on-call), 8am-5:30pm, and closed for lunch from 12:30-2pm! 
* INCREDIBLE support staff that is highly trained and experienced. We have 4 CVTs and offer our doctors a 3:1 Tech to Doctor ratio.
* High-quality medicine & standard of care. We believe that every animal deserves individualized attention and care, and our team works together to ensure that every patient receives the best possible treatment.
* Diversity & Inclusion. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential in creating a strong and vibrant workplace that can help us innovate, grow, and better serve our customers and clients. 

What We Offer:
* Competitive base salary + production 
* Sign-on & retention bonuses
* Relocation Assistance
* Annual CE allowance + dedicated CE days and in addition we cover your dues, license fees
* Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents
* 100% paid short-term disability
* We offer flexible schedules and generous PTO for our team members
* 401(k) match (3.5%)
* Pet discounts + more

FUN FACT!
Dr. Miller loves turtles and has a special interest in reptiles which led him to start a wildlife rescue at Lakewood to treat local turtles!  

Core Values: Balanced Integrity. We balance what’s right for the pet, what’s right for the client, and what’s right for our team. We believe that when our employees are happy and healthy, our practice thrives.

Our team is excited to welcome our next veterinarian and provide them with the best support and resources needed to be successful!

For more information reach out to JDavid@vetpartners.com  or apply TODAY!
We can’t wait to meet YOU! 

About Lakewood Animal Hospital

Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP) is a trusted business partner to veterinarians. We co-own practices in partnership with veterinarians, and work relentlessly to grow and manage each practice, while retaining its unique identity and culture. VPP’s family of practices has enjoyed industry-leading growth and profitability improvements. Our team has deep experience in driving sustained, above-average revenue growth, cultivating exceptional practice staff, and overseeing back-office operations, including marketing, finance, accounting and human resources. Veterinarians partner with us because we enable them to focus on delivering high-quality patient care and foster lasting relationships with pet owners, while remaining owners in the practices they have committed a lifetime to building.

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