<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Associate Veterinarian – Mixed Animal</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.spoonriveranimalclinic.com/">Spoon River Animal Clinic</a> | 3098 N Main St, Canton, IL 61520 </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Spoon River Animal Clinic is seeking a Mixed Animal Veterinarian to join our team of pet superheroes!</strong> Enjoy the variety of practicing mixed animal medicine while providing exceptional care to companion animals, equine patients, and livestock throughout the Canton community and surrounding rural areas.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Compensation: </strong>Competitive ProSal with no negative accrual<strong> </strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Sign-On Bonus and/or Relocation Assistance Available</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Schedule: </strong>Full-time preferred (part-time considered), Four-day work week (8:00 AM–5:00 PM), rotating every third Saturday (8:00 AM–12:00 PM), with a dedicated lunch break from 12:00 PM–1:30 PM</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Why You’ll Love Working Here:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Practice True Mixed Animal Medicine: </strong>Enjoy a diverse caseload treating dogs, cats, horses, cattle, swine, small ruminants, and occasional exotics. From preventive care and surgery to herd health consultations, equine dentistry, and farm calls, you'll practice the variety that makes mixed animal medicine so rewarding.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Experienced, Long-Tenured Team:</strong> Work alongside a highly skilled, dedicated team where many of our technicians and support staff have been part of the Spoon River family for more than 20 years. You'll benefit from a collaborative environment built on trust, mentorship, and shared expertise.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Supportive, Team-Oriented Culture:</strong> Great medicine starts with a great team. We foster a culture of collaboration, open communication, welcoming new ideas, celebrating successes, and supporting one another while providing outstanding care to our patients and clients.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Deeply Connected to Our Community: </strong>Giving back is part of who we are. We're proud to support our local community through partnerships with the Reindeer Farm, participation in humane society spay/neuter initiatives, and other community outreach efforts that improve the lives of animals both inside and outside our hospital.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Modern Facility with Large Animal Capabilities.</strong> Our full-service hospital features advanced diagnostics, digital radiology, in-house laboratory equipment, surgical and dental suites, and a dedicated haul-in facility designed for safe and efficient equine and livestock handling. Farm calls are also part of our mixed animal services.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Benefits & Perks</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% employer match</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Paid time off (PTO) plus paid CE days</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Annual CE allowance; in addition, we cover professional dues, licensing fees, DEA, AVMA PLIT, and membership dues</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mentorship for new graduates and collaborative case support</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Spoon River Animal Clinic</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Since 1981, Spoon River Animal