Looking to take your career to the next level? Kruger Animal Hospital is moving into a brand-new building this Spring and accepting applications for our new managing veterinarian to lead our collaborative and fun team! Located in Bloomington-Normal, our doctors and staff have been providing medical, grooming, and boarding services for our small animal and exotics clientele for over 70 years. We are thrilled to offer all the financial, staffing, and resource support to help take your career to the next level (no matter how long you’ve been in practice)!
We are open to either an experienced leader or a strong associate looking to take the next step in their career. Our current managing veterinarian, Dr. Bleem, has plans to continue practicing after passing the torch and will be readily available to transfer knowledge and mentor the next generation of Kruger leadership as needed. You will also have unparalleled access to a cohort of managing veterinarians from nearby NVA practices to collaborate and network with as well as an experienced Medical Advisory Board to provide guidance and support. Apply to learn more and find out why we love calling Kurger Animal Hospital our home!
Small animal with a mix of avian, reptile, and small mammal exotics care (not required)
Modern surgical suite with isoflurane anesthesia, electrocautery, and advanced surgical monitoring capabilities including oscilloscope, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry
Orthopedic surgery services with laser therapy
Ultrasonic dental equipment with digital dental radiography
ECG’s performed and interpreted onsite
Robust pharmacy with compounding capabilities
Full IDEXX laboratory for selected blood chemistry, urinalysis and sediments, PCV, TP, Fe-Leuk, and various ELISA tests run by technicians. Complemented by an external full-service clinical and pathological IDEXX laboratory.
Quick and reliable referral service to various specialists in the area
Paper-light, Avimark computer system to house and manage our client database
We encourage and support the cultivation of our doctor’s special interests.
Benefits:
Generous salary plus production bonuses
Managing Bonus
Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Annual continuing education allowance
Medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefit plan options including life & disability insurance
Located in the heart of Illinois, Bloomington-Normal is conveniently nestled between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis (without the high cost of living or traffic!). The hospital itself is centered between 3 Normal college campuses providing for a large variety of extra-circular activities, including sporting events, concerts, plays and circuses. For the outdoor enthusiast, recreational opportunities around Bloomington-Normal include fishing, hunting, hiking, camping and boating. The Grossinger Motors Arena (formally known as U.S. Cellular Coliseum) is also located in Bloomington and home of the Central Illinois Flying Aces hockey team, Bloomington Edge arena football team, sold-out concerts and more. The area is well represented with schools, churches, social organizations, shopping centers, and restaurants. Let us show you around to see why we call the area home.
National Veterinary Associates is one of the largest and most respected communities of veterinary hospitals in the world, operating nearly 1,000 hospitals in North America, including in all 50 states, and caring for 8,000,000+ animals annually. NVA is backed by JAB Holding, a leading private equity firm. Each person who joins NVA is motivated by our mission to provide excellent, accessible care to improve the lives of animals and the people who love them. NVA has been extremely successful over its 25+ year history and we’re very excited about our next chapter as we work toward our shared vision of revolutionizing the pet care experience to provide more fulfilling lives for pets, their companions, and our team.