Veterinarian - Friends Animal Hospital

Veterinarian - Good Friends Animal Hospital at Heartland Veterinary Partners

Location:

Urbana, IL

At Good Friends Animal Hospital, we consider it a true honor to play a role in this important endeavor. We are a full‑service veterinary hospital offering comprehensive medical, dental, surgical, and urgent care services to the people and pets of the Urbana, IL, and Champaign, IL communities. We administer that care in a gentle and reassuring way. Our veterinarians and support staff are skilled at calming even the most anxious pets.

As a Cat Friendly Practice, we are especially adept at working with feline patients. We’ll do whatever it takes to earn your pet’s trust because we know that’s the key to providing the best possible care.

Good Friends Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join our team in Urbana, Illinois. Whether you are a new graduate looking for strong mentorship or an experienced DVM seeking a supportive and collaborative environment, we would be excited to meet you.

We consider it a true honor to care for the pets who mean so much to the families in our community. We are a full‑service veterinary hospital providing comprehensive services to the pets of Urbana, Champaign, and the surrounding areas.

• A supportive, team‑oriented environment
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth
• A community that values high‑quality veterinary care

• A DVM with a passion for excellent patient care
• A team player who enjoys collaboration
• A veterinarian who values client education and long‑term relationships
• New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply

• Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples; 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.
• Ensure compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures.

• 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.

• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Career path development management
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available

USD $ – $ per year.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Veterinary Services