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Veterinarian for a Fear Free Certified & AAHA Accredited state-of-the-art hospital in a western suburb of Chicago  

Loyal Companions is unlike any other animal hospital and was built to be a state-of-the-art Fear Free hospital. After practicing in traditional animal hospitals for 22 years, Dr. Vicki Petsche made her dreams come true by opening Loyal Companions in 2016. Dr. Petsche’s mission is to provide comprehensive veterinary health care that is delivered with both excellence and compassion. Our Fear Free approach exceeds the expectations of pets and their people by alleviating anxieties and fears to ensure a calm, pet-centric visit. Our vision is to set the standard for forward-thinking, progressive animal hospitals.

Loyal Companions has an opportunity for a new graduate or experienced veterinarian to join Dr. Vicki Petsche and Dr. Aly Oriold. For new graduates, Dr. Petsche is able to offer mentorships with her 28 years of experience. We offer flexible schedules to help maintain the all-important work-life balance - including no weekend hospital hours!

Our support team is unmatched! We have a very friendly and compassionate team of 7 certified veterinary technicians and 5 veterinary assistants. Our highly skilled team ensures that the medical records are completed in an organized, professional, and timely fashion in order for the doctors to concentrate on patient care. With their support to promote both compliance and success for your treatment plans, you will be able to go home on time and leave work at work! 

Below are some additional reasons why Loyal Companions is such an amazing place to work:

• Loyal Companions is an immaculate new facility with modern, cutting-edge technology, and state of the art equipment including ultrasound and digital radiology. 
• We are one of only 5 animal hospitals in the state of Illinois that have achieved the status of Fear Free Certified Practice.

• All of our staff are Fear Free Certified Professionals and use specific techniques to ensure the emotional wellbeing of our patients is cared for as much as their physical wellbeing.
• Our AAHA Accreditation status aligns us with the top 15% of practices in the country.
• We are very proud to be named a top 5 finalist for the AAHA Practice of the Year for 2020.
• As a Cat Friendly Certified practice, our feline patients have their own experience with separate exam rooms, treatment area, ward spaces, and a whole entrance dedicated to them.
• Our Pet Resort provides dog and cat lodging, doggie daycare, grooming, and training to provide all of your client’s needs in one place.
• We have long appointment times (30, 45 or 60 minute slots), which will allow you to foster lasting relationships with pet parents adding so much joy and satisfaction to your daily work.  
• Loyal Companions serves a demographic that views their pets as family members and our clientele are seeking out the highest level of care and service available in the community.
• Proud to be a women owned small business making a difference in our community – not corporate.

Compensation:

• Compensation is a base salary plus quarterly bonuses based on percent of production beyond the base salary
• Base salary ranges from $80,000 - $120,000
• Quarterly bonuses will be calculated by 18% - 21% of production (percent determined by experience)

Benefits:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health insurance with options for dental, vision and life insurance.
• Retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Paid vacation days plus paid CE days
• Paid holidays including the Friday after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve
• Competitive CE stipend
• Veterinary license + IL controlled substance license fees paid
• DEA license fee paid
• AVMA PLIT insurance 
• Fear Free Certification fee + renewal fees paid
• VIN subscription
• AVMA, CVMA, and ISVMA dues paid

Visit our website www.loyal-companions.com to learn more. Read our reviews too!

Interested candidates should email their resume to our practice manager Amanda at amanda.werley@loyal-companions.com .  Any questions please call!  Our number is 630-524-2125.

Candidate Qualifications:

• DVM or equivalent degree; Class of 2023 graduates welcome to apply
• Excellent people skills willing to establish solid working relationships with pet parents
• Commitment to Fear Free principles
• Commitment to continuing education to maintain current & thorough diagnostic and treatment plans
• Prefer an interest or experience in dog and cat behavior / training
• Prefer an interest or experience in dentistry

About Loyal Companions Animal Hospital and Pet Resort

Loyal Companions Animal Hospital is a full service animal hospital with a daycare and lodging facility equipped with dog trainers and a groomer. We are a one stop shop for all of our pet parents' needs. For 22 years, Dr. Petsche worked in traditional animal hospitals as a veterinarian, but felt as though something was missing. Just as the Fear Free movement began to grow its roots, Dr. Petsche had a vision of starting her own practice with a design that encapsulates Fear Free. From the paint on the walls, to sound proofing each separate space for our dogs and cats, natural lighting, and an open concept floor plan, that dream came true. Even her staff members scrub colors have been picked specifically for colors that our pets find calming. Loyal Companions was built to be Fear Free

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