Ark of the Dunes is a privately owned  practice in Chesterton, IN near beautiful Lake Michigan. We are looking for our next team member to grow with us! We pride ourselves in a great family-oriented culture and the support our employees need for what life throws at us. We feel that in order to offer top notch care to our patients, we must take care of our team as well.  Maintaining an environment where people can be their best self and love to work is a top priority.  We offer quality medicine and individualized care plans based on each patient's needs.   

We are looking for a full or part-time veterinarian to diagnose and treat our patients while creating a bond with clients and our community. We are a small animal only clinic  with updated equipment and software. Daily responsibilities includes wellness and sick examinations, performing diagnostics and surgeries, caring for hospitalized patients, and prescribing medicine. We appreciate personal accountability and a desire to connect with our team and community. We are open to mentoring new graduates.

• Examine animals and check their health status
• Diagnose illnesses and determine the best treatment
• Perform dental, mass removal, exploratory, and ophthalmic surgeries
• Vaccinate animals to prevent diseases
• Spay and neuter cats and dogs as needed
• Prescribe medication
• Health Certificates
• Advise pet owners on nutrition, preventive healthcare, geriatric,  and general care
• Update medical records

Skills

• Work experience as a Veterinarian or student at a school of veterinary medicine
• Experience conducting various types of surgeries, vaccinations and health checks on animals
• Knowledge of medical equipment (e.g. X-ray machines, in house lab analyzers, laser therapy, and ultrasound) 
• Problem-solving skills
• Computer skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions using simple language
• Patience and a love for animals
• Commitment to positive work environment, integrity, and compassionate care
• Strong work ethic and personal accountability
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
• Licensing in the state of Indiana