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Now Hiring: Associate Veterinarian

Want to work in a collaborative work environment where amazing things happen each day? Does interacting with energetic and fun people focused on great medicine and service interest you? If a new grad, does working in an environment devoted to mentoring from an ABVP diplomate in Canine and Feline Practice capture your imagination about going to the next level in veterinary medicine?  Is quality of life and continued development of medical, surgical, and dental skills important to you? If you are looking for these things, then Ancare Veterinary Hospital is the place to be!

Let’s ignite your career and see the possibilities you have! Our Core Values require a:

Associate Vet at Ancare AH LaSalle, Il

  • Positive Attitude

  • Compassion

  • Professionalism

  • Desire to Educate yourself, your team members, and your clients

  • "Can Do" mentality

Our purpose is to make a difference we are proud of. 

We want team members who want to be whole veterinarians who wish to develop a lifetime of medical and surgical skills and evolve with the changes in veterinary medicine while maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Your first experiences in practice will determine your trajectory in practice for years to come. We want to make a difference in your life. 

What We Offer 

  • Health and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Simple IRA Plan
  • AVMA and State VMA Dues
  • Guaranteed Base plus Production Percentage
  • CE Stipend
  • Controlled substance license reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Pet Care Plan
  • Dedicated time per week for surgical/dentistry mentoring for new graduates
  • Lots of Opportunities to Grow and Build Confidence.
  • Ask about our new graduate program to build confidence in surgery, dentistry, and special procedures.
  • 33 hrs on the floor and 8 hours of one on one mentoring per week. Build skills that empower you to be the best veterinarian you can be.
  • Visit our facility and shadow a day or two to see for yourself our amazing culture- call 815-228-3845 or email [email protected] for details

About Ancare Veterinary Hospital

State-of-Art facility, 6 certified veterinary technicians and excellent support staff, great salary, benefits, and much more. Externships are available for 3rd and 4th-year DVM students with free housing.2-, 3- and 4-week curriculum depending on needs which cover technical skills, soft skills, and leadership/business knowledge and understanding. Request a PowerPoint hospital tour or externship curriculum. Let’s ignite your career and see the possibilities you have!

Contact Dr. Steve Dullard at [email protected], call 815-228-3844 or write 2400 Chartres St. Lasalle, Il 61301. 

  • Ancare is a 4-doctor small animal/exotics practice with one main hospital and one satellite clinic (Lasalle and Mendota, Illinois). The main hospital was built in 2012.
  • American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Canine and Feline) and 6 certified veterinary technicians on staff.
  • Modern, fully equipped (CT Scanner, ultrasound, digital radiography, dentistry, endoscopy-rigid and flexible, on-site laboratory to get results in minutes) paperless practice with extensive medical and soft tissue/orthopedic surgical caseload.
  • Physical Therapy services.
  • Customer service, quality care, compassion, and desire to serve the community are a must.
  • We service a population base of 70,000 people and are open seven days a week. Closed major holidays.
  • We routinely receive referrals from our surrounding colleagues.

Jennifer - Extern at Ancare Vet~ Jennifer Bauer, Purdue CVM ’22

My experience at Ancare Veterinary Hospital was unparalleled to experiences that I have received in my schooling thus far. I was educated by wonderful veterinarians that truly are passionate at what they do. As a student extern, I was able to perform a variety of spays and neuters along with assisting in specialized surgical procedures such as cruciate repairs. My confidence grew in my ability to place animals under sedation and anesthesia. I was also able to partake in a multitude of appointments including wellness and illness appointments. This externship gave me real-world experience in client interactions that cannot be matched. As a student with a high interest in business, Dr. Dullard provided me with a wealth of knowledge for future veterinary business transactions. I would highly recommend the Ancare Veterinary student externship to any veterinary student that wants to elevate their education to the next level.”

Why live in Lasalle-Pure

associate dvm wanted Lasalle

  • Clean, safe hometown atmosphere
  • 20% reduction in the cost of living compared to Chicago while making a comparable salary to Chicago
  • Excellent recreational opportunities- hiking, kayaking, fishing, and hunting
  • 3 major state Parks within minutes of Lasalle
  • Easy access to Chicago via train from Mendota and ideally located within the state to explore
  • Close to 4 major airports- Ohare, Midway, Rockford, and Bloomington
  • Excellent school system- ranks in upper 1/3 in Illinois
  • Plenty of restaurants and dining experiences throughout the Illinois Valley
  • You would be working in the best veterinary hospital in Illinois!

Dr. Dullard, chief of staff is the Past President of the Illinois Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Feline Practitioners, Illinois Delegate in the AVMA House of Delegates, Chairman of the AVMA Political Advocacy Committee, Diplomate in the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Canine and Feline Medicine, 2017 ISVMA President Award Winner and 2021 University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Special Service Award Winner. His goal is to make anyone who becomes a veterinarian to be as passionate about the profession the day they retire as the day they graduated.

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