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Motivated, energetic, team oriented, compassionate, community minded?  If this describes you, we would like you to join our progressive 9 doctor practice in Dixon (Northwest), IL as a full time, small animal associate veterinarian.  Our practice is the area’s leading companion animal hospital providing progressive, full service, medical care along with grooming, boarding and daycare.  We have an excellent, knowledgeable support staff including 10 certified technicians and a Practice Manager.  We have a wonderful clientele and treat a wide variety of medical and surgical conditions.  Opportunity for pursing special interests such as dentistry, orthopedics, exotic animal medicine, rehabilitation, behavior, and much more exists.

Our state of the art, 17,000 square foot facility is designed to carry us into the future.  We offer a full in house Idexx lab, DR digital radiography, a new Sonoscape ultrasound, CO2 laser, 2 companion therapeutic lasers, Petmap blood pressure, Cryopen, rhinoscope, and a Tonopen.  Our practice utilizes a paperless record system via Cornerstone.  We perform extensive orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, chemotherapy and manage complicated medical cases as well.

Our competitive compensation package includes 401K with match, paid vacation and sick days, CE stipend and days, health and dental insurance, PLIT insurance, professional dues, license fees, VIN membership and pet benefits.  Salary based on experience.  We offer a day off a week with regular long weekends off to enjoy the local parks and activities or for a quick trip to Chicago, Rockford, southern Wisconsin or the Quad Cities.

Our many beautiful local and state parks along the Rock River offer a multitude of recreation options on your off time.  Our doctors and staff enjoy small town atmosphere and living allowing us to form lasting relationships with our clients.  We are never far from big city excitement, but we are able to enjoy a lower cost of living compared to the larger urban areas that are within an hour from us.  New grads are welcome and encouraged – the opportunity for mentorship abounds.  Experience is also valued.  Check us out at www.riverridgevets.com and see if you are ready to join our team.  Interested candidates contact Practice Manager Sheila Warner at swarner@riverridgevets.com