Veterinary
Careers
Our entire Homer Glen veterinary team is truly committed to the companions we serve.
Looking for a career in Animal Medicine?
Careers at Our Hospital
Check our list below for current openings in our hospital.
Associate Veterinarian
Colonial Manor Animal Hospital is looking for a full-time veterinarian to join our growing team in the southwest suburb of Homer Glen. Recent DVM graduates are encouraged to apply.
As a family-owned and operated, recently remodeled hospital, we have been part of the Homer Glen community since 1967. We are a full-service animal hospital and are solely focused on our core mission of practicing the highest level of veterinary medicine and performing surgeries for canines, felines small animals and exotics. We are an AAHA accredited practice and provide routine preventive care as well as major soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery (including TPLO), complete dental care, diagnostic ultrasound, regenerative medicine, and in-house laboratory.
An interest in orthopedic surgery is a plus. Interest in pursuing additional training is encouraged and supported.
Benefits Include:
- Health Insurance & Health Savings Account
- Dental, Vision, Life & Accident Insurance
- Retirement/401K/401K Matching
- Employer Paid Short Term Disability & Parental Leave
- Generous Employee Discount
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Licensing Fees
- Professional Dues & Development Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Holidays & Vacation
- Flexible Schedule; No Weekends; No Emergency Hours
Qualifications:
- DVM/VMD Degree required
- Licensure in good standing in Illinois
- Ability to communicate effectively with our veterinary team and clients
- Be a team player
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $100,000 per year based on experience
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Education: Doctorate (Required)
Work Location:
- One location (On-site)
Lead Certified Veterinary Technician (1 Opening)
We are looking for candidates who have their Veterinary Technician Certification. Must be self-motivated; demonstrate strong attention to detail; dependable; and possess good communication skills. Experience is required and all candidates will be required to provide professional references.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist the veterinarian in exam rooms and use veterinary software for documenting medical notes.
- Perform venipuncture for phlebotomy and catheter placement.
- Obtain laboratory sample collections, process and interpret results (fecal/parasite analysis, ear cytology, skin cytology, urinalysis, blood smears and 4Dx tests).
- Perform diagnostic imaging.
- Perform anesthesia and monitoring.
- Prep patients and assist in a variety of surgeries.
- Perform dental prophies.
- Administer vaccines and medications (oral, topical and injectable).
- Fill prescriptions and review directions with clients.
- Print and review surgery reports and discharge instructions.
- Communicate with and educate clients.
- Provide compassionate patient care.
- Care for hospitalized patients.
- Clean animal housing areas.
- General housekeeping responsibilities, including laundry.
Skills Needed:
- Must possess certified veterinary technician certificate (CVT).
- Veterinary experience (minimum 1 year).
- Ability to read and understand instructions.
- Ability to effectively communicate with team members and clients.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of hospital equipment (digital x-ray, dental x-ray, in-house Idexx lab machines and post-surgery rehab equipment).
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology and ability to properly document treatments as needed.
Physical Obligations:
- Able to lift and carry at least 50lbs without assistance.
- Able to stand and walk on hard surfaces for extended periods of time.
- Able to take safety precautions for exposure to toxins, drugs, and radiation.
Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: Rotating 8 hour shifts between 8:00am-7:30pm (closing)
- Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm (closing)
- Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Our doctors and most staff members have been vaccinated against Covid. All commonly used surfaces are sanitized on a regular basis. Masks are optional within our facility.
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CVT License or in the process of obtaining one (Required)
Work Location: In person
Veterinary Assistant (1 Opening)
Part-Time Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistants work closely with our DVMs performing various tasks pertaining to all patient visits. Hours range from 22-24 hours weekly for part-time and 32-35 hours weekly for full-time. Candidates must be able to work day and evening shifts; we are looking for people who are self-motivated and detail oriented; veterinary experience is a plus. All applicants must provide professional references.
Job Responsibilities Include:
- Assisting veterinarians with appointments and treatments;
- Run laboratory tests and use of hospital equipment including digital x-ray;
- Caring for sick and hospitalized patients;
- General hospital cleaning and maintenance, including animal housing areas;
- Laundry
Skills Needed:
- Ability to read and understand instructions;
- Ability to effectively communicate with team members and clients;
- Basic computer knowledge/skills;
- Able to learn basic medical terminology and properly document treatments as needed;
- Must work well in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Obligations:
- Able to lift and carry at least 50lbs without assistance;
- Able to stand and walk on hard surfaces for extended periods of time;
- Able to learn and utilize safety precautions for exposure of toxins, drugs, and radiation.
Availability:
Weekday and Evening Availability: Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM; Monday – Thursday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Closing).
Weekend Availability: We are currently closed on weekends.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
In response to Covid-19, our staff is following CDC recommendations. We are not requiring masks be worn for entry to our building and curbside is available if requested. All common/frequently used areas are cleaned and sanitized regularly.
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to work evening shifts until 8:00 PM (closing)?
Experience:
- veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person