Careers

Title: Associate Veterinarian (Full Time or Part Time Options Available)

The Welcome Waggin is a team of vibrant Veterinary Professionals committed to providing a whole-hearted and compassionate approach to veterinary care in the place pets love most, their home. Would you like to experience veterinary medicine in an entirely new, different, and refreshing way? As in-home veterinary care providers, we are able to evaluate a patient in their own habitat providing our team of doctors and technicians a renewed and previously absent perspective to veterinary care. Housecall services tend to be far less stressful than a typical veterinary visit and in-home care allows a more intimate view into our patient’s lives. We often find ourselves humbled by the ability to truly celebrate the human-animal bond with our pet-parent families.

We are a growing in-home veterinary practice that has been servicing the entire western suburbs of Chicago since 2007. We are an almost full-service veterinary practice. We provide in-home veterinary services ranging from general practice, preventative & wellness care for all life-stages, geriatric care, laboratory analysis, chronic disease management, dermatology, acupuncture, chiropractic, and holistic care, oncology, quality-of-life comfort care, and end-of-life services. We refer to traditional veterinary facilities for sedation/surgical procedures, and emergency services. We offer abdominal ultrasounds and hope to add in-home radiology services by the end of the year. We also have a class IV therapeutic laser.

Our team currently consists of three veterinarians, three CVT, and three Travel Technicians, and 2 Receptions. We are a compassionate, skilled, and highly motivated group of individuals with a strong sense of team and lots of positive energy. Our practice atmosphere is professional, relaxed, flexible, and fun. We are focused on growth and committed to lifelong learning. We love all species… including humans.

Full Job Description:

The Welcome Waggin’ In-Home Veterinary Care Provider is seeking an enthusiastic part-time or full-time Associate Veterinarian dedicated to promoting and celebrating the human-animal bond through compassionate veterinary care and commitment to client education. Experienced veterinarians and new graduates are welcome to apply!

The ideal candidate is interested in practicing quality clinical medicine in a non-clinical setting. This DVM position is on our General Practice team where you’ll be building lasting relationships with pet families while caring for dogs and cats in all life stages. A day in the life of a Veterinarian on our Travel Team can include annual and senior pet wellness exams, preventative care, medical management of chronic care patients, quality-of-life assessments, and end-of-life services. The candidate practices with a big heart and demonstrates excellent bedside manners while remaining efficient and maintaining practice boundaries.

Our Travel Team consists of one veterinarian and one technician. The Travel Team begins each day meeting at our office located in beautiful downtown Plainfield, IL to review the patient schedule, round with our team, and gather supplies. The veterinarian and technician drive together to housecall appointments throughout the day. You’ll be the only doctor at the appointment but our other doctors and technicians are just a phone call away. After the last appointment, the Travel Team heads back to office location to return supplies and round with the rest of our team. The candidate absolutely has to be a team-player willing and able to practice flexible veterinary medicine in a non-traditional setting.

Candidates must have a clean driving record and valid driver’s license.

Schedule:

Our typical shifts are 8-10 hours, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9am-5pm with only one weekend shift per month required. Weekend shifts are typically half-days. You’ll also have the option to take after-hours end-of-life calls.

Flexibility is one of our core values and this position comes with tons of flexibility in choosing your hours and shifts! Hours can be adjusted within reason depending on if you are a morning person or an evening person! You’ll no longer have to sacrifice family time, free time, or your time!! We are all about making your work life work for you and with that mindset, we can lead to vibrant, healthier, and happier lives. Doctor hours are scheduled 30-60 days in advance at minimum, or you can provide your schedule to be in place for blocks of months at a time.

Company Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance stipend
• Retirement plan
• Employee pet discount
• Continuing education stipend
• Paid dues and licensure
• Personal and Professional Develop Training

To apply:  send cover letter and resume to leadership@thewelcomewaggin.com; list: “Job Applicant” and your name in the subject line of the email.

Title: Certified Veterinary Technician Travel Nurse and Patient Care Coordinator

Job Type:

• Full Time or Part-Time
• Number of Hires for this role: 1
• Travel Team, on-site

Qualifications:

• Criminal background check (required)
• US Work authorization (required)
• High School or equivalent (preferred)
• Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Basic computer/smart device knowledge; ability to work using multiple applications across devices and platforms

The Welcome Waggin’ Team:

The Welcome Waggin is a team of vibrant Veterinary Professionals committed to providing a whole-hearted and compassionate approach to veterinary care in the place pets love most, their home. Would you like to experience veterinary medicine in an entirely new and different way? We are able to evaluate a patient in their own habitat providing our team of doctors and technicians a renewed and previously absent perspective to veterinary care. Housecall services tend to be far less stressful than a typical veterinary visit and in-home care allows a more intimate view into our patient’s lives. We often find ourselves humbled by the ability to truly celebrate the human-animal bond with our pet-parent families.

We are a growing in-home veterinary practice that has been servicing the entire western suburbs of Chicago since 2007. We are an almost full-service veterinary practice. We provide in-home veterinary services ranging from general practice, preventative & wellness care for all life-stages, geriatric care, laboratory analysis, chronic disease management, dermatology, chronic disease management, integrative care including therapeutic laser, quality-of-life comfort care, and end-of-life services. We refer to traditional veterinary facilities for sedation/surgical procedures, most diagnostic imaging, and emergency services.

Full Job Description:

Tired of feeling burned out in practice clinical settings? Are you ready to try something different and exciting in vet med? The Welcome Waggin’ In-Home Veterinary Care is seeking an experienced veterinary technician (CVT) that enjoys client education, celebrates the human-animal bond, and has a true passion for veterinary medicine.

The expectations for this position will be a rotational schedule either on-site at our office location in downtown Plainfield, IL as our Patient Care Coordinator (PCC), traveling on-the-road as a CVT travel nurse, and/or with our doctors as a Travel Technician.
As the Patient Care Coordinator, you’ll be working in our office location, working closely with our doctors and other PCC team members to ensure the highest level of care and support is given to our patients. You will be one of our main points of contact, checking on the status of our current patients post visits or illnesses/injuries as well as aiding in diagnostic follow-ups and reviewing laboratory reports with owners. Ability to maintain precise medical records is a must. You will also be helping to fill prescriptions as needed, communicating frequently with other team members, participating in team meetings, helping maintain inventory, process payments, and various other administrative tasks vital for the consistent and seamless workflow of the practice.

As our CVT Travel Nurse, you will be traveling with a veterinary assistant to perform technical care under the direction of our veterinarians. This can include providing in-home therapeutic laser therapy sessions, boosting non-core vaccinations, collecting laboratory samples for rechecks, administering medications, and performing medical grooming needs.
As our Travel Tech, you will be the primary driver assigned to one of our doctors. Responsibilities will include technical nursing care utilizing fear-free methods, assisting in the examination of our patients, performing treatments, venipuncture, documenting in medical records, taking exam notes for the doctor, client education, billing, and supporting vaccinations and other preventative services.

The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 3 years experience practicing as a Certified Veterinary technician or equivalent. Since they will be leading CVT Travel Nurse appointments, strong leadership skills are a must. Other desirable skills include strong computer skills, well-organized and task-oriented, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The candidate is passionate about and dedicated to building lasting relationships with our clients and their pets. Additionally, the candidate absolutely has to be a team-player with lots of positive energy who likes to have fun and who loves animals AND humans.

Candidates must have a clean driving record and valid driver’s license.

Schedule:

8-10 hour shifts available Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am-7pm; 1 weekend shift/month

Company Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance stipend
• Retirement plan
• Employee pet discount
• Continuing education Stipend for CVTs
• Personal and Professional Develop Training

To apply: send cover letter and resume to leadership@thewelcomewaggin.com; list: Job Applicant and your name in the subject line of the email.