Veterinarian New Grad
PetVet Care Centers
Veterinarian New Grad
PetVet Care Centers
Operates a network of veterinary hospitals.
New Graduate DVM/VMD, RISE Mentorship Program - Pekin Veterinary Clinic
At Pekin Veterinary Clinic, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, quality medicine, and is there to support you at every stage of your career. Whether it’s a team that celebrates its local autonomy, advanced equipment, or positive, team-first culture, this is a place where you can build confidence, ask questions, and grow as a practicing DVM/VMD.
At Pekin Veterinary Clinic we're more than a veterinary hospital, we're a team of compassionate professionals dedicated to improving the lives of pets and the people who love them. We offer a supportive culture, opportunities for growth, collaborative medicine, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in our community every day.
Start Your Career with RISE
RISE pairs new grad DVM/VMDs with experienced mentors in a collaborative, hands-on environment that promotes learning, confidence, and growth.
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Life in Pekin, IL
Pekin, Illinois, offers a comfortable small-town atmosphere with a strong sense of community and a relatively affordable cost of living. Its location along the Illinois River provides opportunities for parks, trails, boating, and other outdoor activities, while nearby Peoria gives residents easy access to a wider range of shopping, dining, healthcare, and employment options. It can be a good fit for someone looking for a quieter, family-friendly community while still being close to the amenities of a larger metro area.
Why PetVet?
Our RISE program is designed to help early-career professionals take the first step in their veterinary journey—with opportunities to build hands-on experience, deepen their knowledge, and be part of a team that truly cares. Participants also gain exposure to our growing continuing education (CE) program, supporting long-term growth and development across clinical and leadership pathways.
Ready to take the next step? Apply today! For questions or to connect directly, please email your resume to Lindsay Aimar at [email protected]
At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.
Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.
You care for pets. We care for you.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
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Pay Range 100000 - 125000 USD
Operates a network of veterinary hospitals.
PetVet Care Centers builds a nationwide network of veterinary hospitals by acquiring independent practices and integrating them under a shared system. It offers general and specialized pet care, including routine check-ups, surgeries, and emergency services, along with grooming and boarding. The company preserves each practice's local identity and client relationships while gaining centralized resources and standardized protocols for efficiency. Its goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate pet care across the United States through scalable, networked veterinary services.
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