Pope Animal Hospital is accepting applications for a part-time or full-time Associate Veterinarian at our practice located in southwest Illinois near St. Louis, MO. We are a full-service veterinary hospital that has been providing care to companion animals for over 40 years, with a loyal client base spanning multiple generations. Our wide variety of services range from wellness exams and vaccines to advanced diagnostics and surgical procedures. We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet and give them the same loving attention and care. We are looking for a veterinarian to join our small group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible. At Pope Animal Hospital, we value a work-life balance and believe in celebrating and supporting our staff personally and professionally at all times.

Whether you’re a new grad or an experienced veterinarian, we welcome you to apply. We would be excited to train and mentor a DVM with any level of experience.

ABOUT THE HOSPITAL

• Four exam rooms, a surgical suite, and fully stocked pharmacy
• Only hospital in the area to perform Laser Surgery
• Digital radiographs and Ultrasound
• Located in the charming & historic town of Alton, IL
• Just across the Mississippi River from the iconic Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo & Lambert International Airport
• Near many of the best parks, museums, breweries, restaurants, hotels, festivals, casinos, sporting events & concert venues in the Midwest

To learn more, visit: https://popeanimalhospital.com/

Benefits:

• No on-call shifts
• Closed on weekends & major holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Highly competitive base salary
• Monthly production bonuses available
• Health insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision)
• Life insurance, Short term/Long term disability
• 401 (K) plan
• Continuing education allowance
• Complimentary meals
• Fun staff outings
• State License and DEA
• 4 weeks PTO per year
• $50,000 sign-on bonus

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          

Skills and Basic Qualifications:

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which applicant is to be employed.
• Experience with exotics preferred but not required.

Whether you’re a new grad or experienced veterinarian, we welcome you to apply. We’d be happy to train and mentor a DVM with any level of experience.