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Are you an ER doctor who runs on adrenaline, not just coffee? Do you love the diagnostic thrill of a case you've never seen before? If you're ready to ditch the dull routine for a job that truly makes a difference, let's talk.

Veterinary Specialty Center (VSC) in Bannockburn, Illinois, is looking for a dynamic Emergency Veterinarian to join our fast-paced team. We are a 78,000-square-foot, employee-owned hospital, which means we’re a team of partners dedicated to practicing the best medicine, together.

Why VSC is Where You Belong:

• An Ownership Stake (On Us!): As an employee-owned company, you’ll join our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). And the best part? The shares are completely free. There is no financial buy-in required; the only buy-in is your dedication and commitment to making VSC the best it can be with you as a part of it! 
• Lead the Charge: You'll have the autonomy to quarterback complex cases from presentation to discharge.
• A True 'Dream Team': You're supported by an army of highly skilled technicians and assistants who anticipate your next move.
• A State-of-the-Art Playground: Work with the best tools, including 3T MRI, 64-slice CT, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, high-flow oxygen, and a full in-house lab.
• The Ultimate Collaboration: No need for a phone call. Walk down the hall and consult with our on-site specialists in everything from Critical Care to Neurology to Surgery.

What We're Looking For in Our Next Superstar

You're a licensed veterinarian with a DVM or VMD, ready to jump into the exhilarating world of emergency medicine. You have a can-do attitude, are collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're a compassionate animal lover, a natural leader, and an excellent communicator.

If this sounds like the perfect gig for you, let's chat! Come join the VSC family and help us make a difference—one emergency at a time.

As an emergency veterinarian, we know your wish list:

• Working for an established, privately-owned specialty and emergency hospital with an incredible reputation for excellence
• The highest ratio of doctors to certified/specialty technicians so that you can focus on what you love, practicing the best medicine possible
• Student Loan Repayment Program (we make sizable, non-taxable contributions towards your student loans)
• Working with an amazing referral community
• Environmentally and ethically driven business
• Support from our five phenomenal critical care specialists
• Collaborating with a diverse and thorough team of specialists that are all in the same building
• 24/7/365 on-call emergency surgical support from our five surgeons, an anesthesiologist, and their team
• Certified Veterinary Trauma Center
• Competitive salary that is not production-based so you can provide tailored care that meets both patient and client needs
• Utilizing the latest software technology and AI-assisted record dictation
• Strong rotating intern program to help fortify our future veterinary community
• Daily grand rounds with our specialists to discuss hospitalized patients and promote learning
• Advanced imaging, including ultrasounds, performed by our two on-site board-certified radiologists
• 3 Tesla MRI, 64-slice CT, digital radiology, fluoroscopy and c-arm, hyperbaric and high flow oxygen therapy, ventilator support, portable ultrasound, plasmapheresis, hemodialysis, and apheresis
• 24/7/365 on-call emergency endoscopy support from our six internal medicine specialists and their teams
• On-site veterinary diagnostic laboratory and clinical pathologist for fast results
• On-site Social Worker to support both staff and clients
• Fully-equipped on-site bistro with fresh salads, sandwiches, snacks, drinks, and incidentals
• 401k match
• Generous CE allowance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Pet insurance
• Employer HSA contributions
• Employee Assistance Program

A little bit about us:

VSC is the first and only employee-owned specialty and emergency hospital in Illinois and only the second in the entire country! We have over 330 employees at our only location, which is about 40 minutes just outside of Chicago in Bannockburn, IL. We are extremely collaborative and foster a very active learning environment for our staff, residents, interns, and externs. Our specialties include surgery, rehabilitation and integrative medicine, internal medicine, emergency and critical care, anesthesia and pain management, radiology, neurology, oncology (medical and radiation), cardiology, dermatology, nephrology, and clinical pathology.

Join the fastest growing veterinary hospital and work alongside the most incredible team you could imagine; working side by side to provide unsurpassed patient care that is second to none. Veterinary Specialty Center was founded almost 50 years ago and has continued to be the industry leader in providing cutting-edge medicine in a kind and comforting environment.

Our hospital is a VECCS Level I facility and is one of only a few practices in the world to achieve LEVEL ONE Trauma Center Certification through ACVECC's Veterinary Committee on Trauma (VetCOT). We also believe in reinvesting in our team and referral community by offering the largest annual all-day free CE event in the midwest on the topics that matter most. Additionally, we uniquely offer high-flow oxygen, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, hemodialysis, plasmapheresis, apheresis, brand new imaging modalities, and immunotherapy.

Top reasons why you should consider a career in the Midwest:

• Chicago is a big city with a lot of really fun things to do (museums, parks, restaurants, zoos, aquarium, shopping, concerts, volunteering, tours, etc.)
• Lots of breathing room if that's your vibe (parks, beaches, forests, camping, suburbs, and plenty of space for dogs, chickens, goats, etc.)
• We're community-oriented and healthier for it (a University of Cambridge 2013 study assessed the personality traits of more than 1.5 million people and found that the personalities of Midwesterners had "moderately high levels of extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness." So come on over, let’s be friends!)
• The Midwest is less stressed (in 2020, WalletHub released data on the most and least stressed states, with the Midwest leading as the least stressed. Laidback lifestyles, affordability, sense of community—these could all be factors in the relatively low level of stress for Midwesterners.)
• We have not one, but two international airports. Whether you need to quickly and easily visit friends, family, or an exotic locale for a little rest and relaxation, we've got you covered!

Since we just checked all your wish list boxes, what are you waiting for? Apply today and join our incredible team!

**Highly competitive salary, based on experience.

Requirements

Internship-trained preferred or at least 3 years of emergency experience