For new graduates of the classes of 2021 and 2022, this position will be included in the NVA Illinois Mentorship Program. In this program, our ADVMs will have access to:
One on one surgical and medical support from Dr. Sandra Faeh, current VP of AVMA, an NVA practice owner, and Illinois Mentor
Suite of wellness programming focusing on stress management and cultivating a balanced approach to your life
Cohort of other new graduate ADVMs in Illinois with planned social events, team bonding, and engagement, regardless of current clinic worked in
Kruger Animal Hospital is looking for a full-time Associate Veterinarian. We're located in the beautiful plains of Central Illinois, situated in the twin cities of Bloomington–Normal. We have been providing medical, grooming, and boarding services for our patients for more than 70 years. The staff at Kruger Animal Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care, and dental care for their highly-valued patients. Our goal is to guide our clients with education, respect and compassion in planning a lifetime of health for their pets. We differentiate ourselves by offering our clients and patients the unique attention they expect and deserve.
ABOUT THE HOSPITAL:
We are a 3 doctor, progressive, and paper light practice.
We have four exam rooms, treatment area, isolation ward, surgery suit and radiology suit equipped with digital radiology equipment, and digital dental radiography
Grief room offering privacy and comfort for our clients choosing the decision of euthanasia for their pet
Large comfortable entrance area with separate sides for feline and canine patients
In addition to regular small animal species, a number of avian, reptile, and small mammal cases add the challenge and rewards of exotics to our practice
In house laboratory capabilities for selected blood chemistry, urinalysis and sediments, PCV, TP, Fe-Leuk, and various ELISA tests are run by technicians along with a close association with external full-service clinical and pathological laboratories (IDEXX Laboratories)
Surgical monitoring capabilities including oscilloscope/blood pressure and pulse oximetry
Large inventory of established pharmaceuticals, as well as compounding capabilities
Internet access for quick and reliable referral to various specialties which we have a firm association with
Boarding and grooming services offered, which include indoor/outdoor runs and double wide cages accompanied by a large outdoor exercise area for canines and large condos for felines
Newest version of AVIMark computer system streamlines the management of a large client data base
We encourage and support the cultivation of our doctor’s special interests.
Kruger Animal Hospital is located in the heart of Normal college campuses, with Illinois State University just about 3 miles east, Illinois Wesleyan University just over 6 miles southeast, and Heartland Community College just under 10 miles north. This provides for a large variety of extra-circular activities, including sporting events, concerts, plays and circuses. Outdoor recreational opportunities around Bloomington-Normal include fishing, hunting, camping and boating. The Grossinger Motors Arena (formally known as U.S. Cellular Coliseum) is also located in Bloomington, home of the Central Illinois Flying Aces hockey team, Bloomington Edge arena football team, and various other entertainments including many sold-out concerts. The area is very well represented with schools, churches, social organizations, shopping centers and restaurants. The cost of living in McLean County is below the average for the state of Illinois. All of these combined are reasons why we feel McLean County is an attractive to live and practice.
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