Veterinary Careers

At Lashley Animal Hospital, our vets concentrate on the study, treatment, and control of pet injuries and diseases, the treatment of acute and chronic illness, the immunization of healthy pets against disease, surgery, nutrition, radiology, dental care, and preventive care for dogs and cats.

Our practice serves Swansea,Belleville, Collinsville, Columbia, East St. Louis,Fairview Heights, Freeburg,O’Fallon, Lebanon, Mascoutah, Scott Air Force Base,Shiloh, and the entire St. Louis Metro East area.

Position Purpose:

If you want a family feel, Lashley Animal Hospital Hospital is the perfect place to call home!

We are currently a 3-doctor practice and are looking to add an additional veterinarian to our team so we can continue to grow. Our goal to is to provide the highest comprehensive veterinary care for pets, educate the clients and continue to learn as a doctor. It’s not about the cost at our practice, it’s about a high level of care.

We have lots of surgery and dental cases, so if you’re a surgeon, we would love to hear from you!

We’re so confident you will love our practice that we’re extending up to $50,000 as a sign-on bonus!

Located in Swansea, IL we are very close to Scott Air Force base. This area offers good schools, outdoor recreation and activities in nearby St Louis.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
• Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
• Maintain patients’ medical records.
• Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
• Appropriate state licensure.
• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

Benefits Offered:

• Unlimited personal time off (PTO)
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k) or Roth(k) with Company match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement 
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available

Pay Range:

USD $100,000.00 – USD $120,000.00 /Yr.

At Lashley Animal Hospital, our vets concentrate on the study, treatment, and control of pet injuries and diseases, the treatment of acute and chronic illness, the immunization of healthy pets against disease, surgery, nutrition, radiology, dental care, and preventive care for dogs and cats.

Our practice serves Swansea, Belleville, Collinsville, Columbia, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, O’Fallon, Lebanon, Mascoutah, Scott Air Force Base, Shiloh, and the entire St. Louis Metro East area.

Requirements/Qualifications
Eligibility

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Veterinary Technician School

At Lashley Animal Hospital, our vets concentrate on the study, treatment, and control of pet injuries and diseases, the treatment of acute and chronic illness, the immunization of healthy pets against disease, surgery, nutrition, radiology, dental care, and preventive care for dogs and cats.

Our practice serves Swansea, Belleville, Collinsville, Columbia, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, O’Fallon, Lebanon, Mascoutah, Scott Air Force Base, Shiloh, and the entire St. Louis Metro East area.

Requirements/Qualifications
Eligibility

Must be currently enrolled in an AVMA Accredited Veterinary School

Must be able to provide student PLIT

At Lashley Animal Hospital, our vets concentrate on the study, treatment, and control of pet injuries and diseases, the treatment of acute and chronic illness, the immunization of healthy pets against disease, surgery, nutrition, radiology, dental care, and preventive care for dogs and cats.

Our practice serves Swansea, Belleville, Collinsville, Columbia, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, O’Fallon, Lebanon, Mascoutah, Scott Air Force Base, Shiloh, and the entire St. Louis Metro East area.

More about the Role

The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and other technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required
• 1+ years of prior veterinary experience required
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal pet care discount

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range
USD $15.00 – USD $18.00 /Hr.