**VCA Franklin Park Animal Hospital** is seeking an **Associate Veterinarian** to complement our talented team in **Franklin Park, Illinois** . **We are offering a bonus to experienced DVM's! $25k signing bonus** **Current students or new graduates, apply today!** VCA takes pride in expanding the growth and skill set of new veterinarians. We welcome newly graduated veterinarians (and current veterinary students) to apply to this position where they will receive individualized support with our 6-month mentorship program and a collaborative hospital team environment. **Questions?** Please reach out to Laurel Norman at laurel.norman@vca.com Are you looking to join a practice with the following qualities? + Loyal and dedicated clients + Knowledgeable and compassionate support team + A fun, collaborative, professional practice style + Great benefits and growth opportunities **At VCA Franklin Park,** we pride ourselves on our quality patient care, exceptional client relationships, and our fun, high-performing team! In the position of **Full-Time Veterinarian** you will use your superior medical judgment combined with a high level of empathy and confidence to manage a full time schedule and build a loyal client base. **ABOUT THE HOSPITAL:** VCA Franklin Park is a full service hospital that provides a wide range of medical services such as, soft-tissue surgery, digital radiographs, advanced preventative dental care, diagnostic imaging and much more!! We also offer Grooming and Boarding! + Busy 3 Doctor practice open 6 days a week + Established in the community for over 40 years + Modern In-house laboratory capabilities include a CBC, Chemistries, Felv/FIV, Parvo, tests, and cytology. We use Antech laboratories for all other diagnostics. + Well-equipped GP facility with digital Radiography Radiographs are also reviewed by a board certified radiologist and digital dental x-ray .We will soon be offering Ultrasound services. + Our facility features 6 exam rooms and a grieving room, 1 large surgical suite with warming devices and high tech monitoring equipment, , 1 digital radiography rooms, a central pharmacy ,designated laboratory area, Large treatment room and designated dental procedure area with monitoring /heating + AAHA Accredited for over 25 years **ABOUT THE TEAM:** + GP Associate Veterinarians, two in which have been practicing for over 25 years. + A Surgeon and Medical Director, who performs elective surgeries, Dentals and soft tissue surgeries. + Highly experienced Technicians + Veterinary Assistants who are currently enrolled in the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician program. + Practice Manager has 9 years of veterinary experience. VCA Franklin Park Animal Hospital (http://https://vcahospitals.com/franklin-park) As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including: _Health & Well-being_ + Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources) + 401k retirement savings plan with company match + Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services + Paid parental, vacation and sick leave _Professional Development_ + Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days + WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff + VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting + Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program _Additional Benefits_ + Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets + 100% paid professional liability coverage + 100% paid life insurance + 100% paid short-term disability insurance + Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists **If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.** Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com