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Western Veterinary Partners lists this Associate Veterinarian – High-Volume Surgery & Shelter Medicine opportunity in peoria, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Associate Veterinarian – High-Volume Surgery & Shelter Medicine
Peoria, IL
Associate Veterinarian – High-Volume Surgery & Shelter Medicine
Brown Animal Hospital | Peoria, IL
Make a Difference Through Surgery. Support Your Community. Practice with Purpose.
Brown Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Associate Veterinarian to join our partnership with Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS). This unique opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys high-volume spay and neuter surgery, values community outreach, and wants to make a meaningful impact on animal welfare while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.
Working alongside Brown Animal Hospital and PCAPS, you'll play a vital role in reducing pet overpopulation by performing high-quality, high-volume sterilization procedures while providing care for shelter animals in need.
About the Role
This position focuses primarily on high-volume spay and neuter surgery performed aboard the PCAPS mobile surgical unit.
Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
No emergency or on-call responsibilities
Each surgery day is dedicated to performing spay and neuter procedures. Once the surgery schedule is complete, you'll have the opportunity to evaluate and treat sick or injured shelter animals as needed, allowing you to combine surgery with meaningful shelter medicine.
This role offers a rewarding balance of surgical practice, community service, and predictable scheduling.
What You'll Do
Perform high-quality, high-volume canine and feline spay/neuter surgeries
Evaluate and treat shelter animals requiring medical care following the surgery schedule
Maintain efficient surgical workflow while prioritizing patient safety
Collaborate with the Brown Animal Hospital and PCAPS teams
Support shelter initiatives focused on improving animal welfare throughout Peoria County
Practice compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine
Core Competencies
High-Volume Spay & Neuter Surgery
Shelter Medicine
Surgical Efficiency
Clinical Decision-Making
Animal Welfare
Time Management
Compassionate Patient Care
Community Outreach
What We Offer
Quarterly production with no negative accrual
Sign-on bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO with rollover
Paid parental leave
Paid professional dues and PLIT
Structured mentorship available
401(k) options
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Qualifications
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree
Illinois veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
Experience in high-volume surgery and shelter medicine
Strong surgical skills or a desire to further develop surgical proficiency
Efficient, organized, and team-oriented
Passion for community medicine and improving animal welfare
Why You'll Love This Role
This is an outstanding opportunity for a veterinarian who loves surgery and wants to make an immediate impact in the community. You'll enjoy a consistent weekday schedule, spend the majority of your time in surgery, and have the opportunity to improve the lives of countless shelter animals through your partnership with PCAPS.
If you're passionate about surgery, shelter medicine, and serving your community, we'd love to meet you.
Join Brown Animal Hospital and PCAPS to make a lasting difference - one surgery, one patient, and one family at a time.
Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Worksite address
peoria, IL, 61639, US
Who can apply
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