Description

Have a great quality of life with low cost of living, be able to pay your student loans, enjoy working for a locally owned, woman-owned practice, have team collaboration and individualized mentoring, and see a great variety of cases! 

We are seeking associate veterinarians to return our team to a full four doctor roster. Opportunities to serve exotic patients are also available if you choose. Future partnership/ownership opportunities exist and can be discussed.

Hear what some of our team say about working here: 

"When I first came here, I felt everyone was kind and respected me." 

"I want to make every patient feel safe and comfortable so the vet's office is not a scary place."

"I love having a healthy work environment. People are helpful and problems are addressed. I get to practice the quality of care that I want to give my patients."

" I really enjoy learning new things. I like that we work hard on communication."

We are a locally owned and operated, multi-veterinarian small animal practice, serving and belonging to our community. Veterinary medical care has served our community from this site for over 80 years. We have great pride in our heritage and legacy as well as living in the present and looking to the future of veterinary medicine. We have been AAHA accredited for over 65 years, and we value the standards and level of care this helps us provide.

Our services include wellness care, internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, radiology, laboratory, abdominal and cardiac ultrasound, therapy laser, regenerative medicine, chronic pain management, and potential exotics services. After hour emergencies are referred to our local and regional emergency hospitals. We implement low stress handling for our patients and clients. Our goal is to form trusting relationships with our clients for the life of their pets and work together for the best quality of life possible for each patient. We are also very experienced in the mentorship of new grads.

We operate under the core values of trust, compassion, communication, professionalism, accountability, and commitment to the practice. Our team is our most important resource, and we strive for a friendly, professional atmosphere. We also enjoy activities outside the practice together. We care about our team as people as well as partners in our mission.

We want to be active in our community. We offer student career exploration internships, are involved with local schools, Bark for Life events, and volunteer time for local non-profit organizations. We believe we don’t just work here; we live here!

Elkhart is a lively community located just east of South Bend and Notre Dame and offers excellent mid-size town living with a low cost of living – 10% less than the national average and about 30%-50% less than major metropolitan areas. Your dollar goes further here! We are within easy distance of major metropolitan and Division 1 college activities and venues. There is also easy access to water sports, outdoor activities, and professional sports venues, providing great work-life balance. Our community spans the length and breadth of Midwest living. We are home to major manufacturing for the RV and boating industries, as well as strong Mennonite and Amish communities. A vibrant performing arts and music scene offers outstanding opportunities, including the Lerner Performing Arts Center, Premier Arts, the Elkhart Jazz Fest, and many other events. Our community enjoys multiple college environments and events from NAIA through NCAA Division 1. Botanical gardens, museums, and a multitude of local parks and outdoor activities are also available in the area and region. 

Guaranteed salary $130,000 with production bonus. Negotiable compensation packages and formats. Many earn $130-145K. Additional benefits include 50% health/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, matching SIMPLE IRA up to 3%, CE. AVMA, IVMA, AAHA, VIN memberships, State license, DEA, PLIT and more, with most packages adding an additional $10-15K value.

Requirements

Requirements: Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree, Indiana license or all exams and steps eligible to achieve licensure in Indiana. Full time availability, approximately 35-38 hours per week, 4-4 1/2 day work week. Three doctor schedule includes 2 out of 3 Saturdays off, three day weekend every three weeks, and 1 1/2 hour lunch breaks. Four doctor schedule includes 3 of 4 Saturdays off, with a four day weekend once monthly, 1 1/2hour lunch breaks. Our most successful team members have a positive attitude, are team oriented, and have a focus on learning, adaptability, and having fun in a professional atmosphere. Please visit our clinic and team at noahslandingpetcare.com