| Veterinarian for Vale Park Animal Hospital (Signing Bonus) Dr. Mary Ann Sheller & Dr. Brent Lakia, of the Vale Park Animal Hospital located in cultural and affordable Valparaiso, Indiana are seeking a full-time or part-time compassionate veterinarian to join their progressive and growing practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in medicine, be client-oriented with strong client education skills, and be a dedicated, enthusiastic team player. Our team has a strong partnership with clients built on clear, consistent communication and education. The Vale Park Animal Hospital has a loyal following among our extended pet families as shown in our client's generous reviews & testimonials. We are a well-established, family owned practice with a diverse caseload. We practice quality medicine in a modern state-of-the-art facility. As an associate veterinarian at Vale Park Animal Hospital, you will appreciate our in-house pharmacy, Idexx in-house laboratory, digital radiology, dental radiology, surgical monitoring equipment including BP, pulse Ox and ECG, ultrasound, as well as a highly trained technical and friendly support staff. We proudly utilize ImproMed Infinity as our practice management software in a highly collaborative work environment. We work with specialists in multiple fields through referrals, as well as through visiting specialists. Our close proximity to large 24-hour referral and emergency centers allows us to offer our staff the family friendly benefits of no overnight emergencies. The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is also less than 90 miles away. You will find us in Northwest Indiana approximately 20 miles south of the Lake Michigan shoreline, 50 miles west of South Bend, Indiana, 52 miles southeast of Chicago, and 2 hours northwest of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Vale Park Animal Hospital also enjoys very easy access to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). Our local schools are also highly regarded. We focus on a high standard of client education and medicine while working with the client to develop a manageable patient care plan. Our hospital stresses preventive care, dentistry, exceptional medical workups & treatments, surgery, orthopedics as well as behavior and reproductive counseling. Our staff to doctor ratio is greater than 5:1. Our normal work schedules are flexible and feature no overnight on call duty. Our technical staff includes IN Licensed Veterinary Technicians, and highly trained technicians and assistants. We are looking for just the right individual with 2+ years of experience in general medicine and surgery to join our dynamic and compassionate team, and will consider recent graduates with exceptional medicine and communication skills. The right candidate will have a strong interest in medicine, be client-oriented, have strong client education skills, and be a team player. The position requires a minimum of 26 hours per week, but full-time is preferred in order to keep up with our growing clientele. * Motivated new and recent graduates are also encouraged to apply. You’ll be part of an amazing team that is passionate about our patients, our practice, and our supportive work environment. Internship training is encouraged, but not required. Surgical proficiency with spays, neuters, mass removals and dentistry is highly valued. You need to be a person of good character, customer service oriented, hard-working, detail oriented, thorough, timely, a good communicator, friendly, teachable, and obviously a pet lover! Our benefits package includes: Competitive Salary with Bonus, Health Insurance, Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan, Personal Pet Discounts, Generous Vacation & Sick Time Offerings, Continuing Education (CE) Allowance, Veterinarian Membership Dues and Licensing Fees, and a fantastic staff to work with. Please visit us online at valeparkah.com, and check out the services we offer.
How To Apply * To apply for this position, please email a cover letter and detailed resume in a PDF format to the attention of Dr. Brent Lakia at blakia@valeparkah.com. Dr. Brent Lakia, DVM
Owner, Partner
Vale park Animal Hospital
valeparkah.com
E-Mail: blakia@valeparkah.com
Direct Fax: 219-462-8180 * All applications will be treated as confidential. * We will only be able to personally respond to qualified candidates. | 
