We are excited to add an Associate Veterinarian to our team at Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital in Carbondale, IL!
Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital, a well-established 5-doctor practice in Carbondale, IL, is seeking a dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join our mission-driven team. We offer comprehensive hospital care, surgery, urgent care, dentistry, diagnostics, radiology, ultrasonography, and CT. As the only emergency veterinary practice within two hours, Lakeside Veterinary Hospital provides essential services to pets in our community, specializing in small animal care. With access to a wide variety of cases and a supportive team, you’ll be part of a critical resource for local pets and families.
Our practice is committed to integrity, service, and excellence, providing the highest level of care through advanced, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. With access to the latest technology, you’ll have everything you need to handle a variety of emergency cases with confidence.
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Carbondale, Illinois offers an ideal setting for a healthy work-life balance, featuring excellent schools and abundant outdoor activities. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or someone who enjoys a tight-knit community, Carbondale provides the perfect balance between rural charm and city convenience.
As a General Practice Veterinarian at Lakeside Veterinary Hospital, you will have the opportunity to handle a diverse caseload and work side-by-side with a compassionate team of professionals. We empower our DVMs to practice medicine in a way that aligns with their individual styles, ensuring that you can serve our clients and their pets to the best of your abilities.
We value our team and are looking for a veterinarian who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals and their owners. If you're a skilled DVM looking for a place to grow professionally in a supportive and collaborative environment, Lakeside Veterinary Hospital is the ideal place for you!
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At Alliance Animal Health, we’re proud to be home to 225+ veterinary practices across the U.S., and we believe that the best medicine and the best culture start at the local level. That’s why we prioritize medical autonomy and support our veterinarians in making the decisions that matter most for your patients and your community.
When a practice joins our network, the identity and leadership are maintained. Our role is to be a true partner, offering dedicated support in areas like recruitment, marketing, finance, and operations, so our veterinarians can stay focused on what they do best: caring for their patients.
Whether you're just getting started in your career, growing in a central support role, or planning for practice ownership, we’re here with personalized pathways and a team that’s behind you the whole way.
Our mission is simple: support those made to heal and care for animals while creating a place where veterinary professionals thrive. We build everything on a foundation of our core values: Passion, Engagement, Trust, and Service, a commitment that earned us a spot on Inc.’s Best Workplaces 2025. We’re proud to share that recognition with every member of our team.
