Niles Animal Hospital and Bird Medical Center is seeking an energetic, compassionate full-time Veterinarian to join our team. We are located in the popular suburb of Niles, Illinois just west of Chicago.
We are proud to be a non-corporate hospital that has been AAHA accredited since 1953, allowing us to serve generation after generation of family pets. We are a growing practice with an excellent reputation that has a very strong client base. We have an amazing long-term, kindhearted team. Our practice is comprised of small animal, avian, exotic, reptile and wildlife patients. Experience is a plus, but not required. We are happy to mentor a new graduate.
We expect our doctors to be comfortable with veterinary internal medicine, dentistry, radiology, and basic surgical techniques. We are equipped with a cloud based medical record system, full in-house laboratory, ultrasound, surgical and therapeutic laser, dental and full body digital radiographs and an outstanding team.
Our benefits include a competitive salary, medical benefits (including health, dental and vision), paid vacation, 401k with company match, CE allowance, generous pet care discounts, paid licensing and association dues. New grads or experienced veterinarians welcome.
About Niles Animal Hospital and Bird Medical Center
Niles Animal Hospital was established by Dr. T. J. Lafeber Jr. in 1949 as a hospital that not only sees dogs and cats but specializes in avian and exotic medicine. Dr. Lafeber was considered one of the most leading authorities on bird care, he developed a product line of food, treats and supplements to give proper bird nutrition. Today it is known as the Lafeber Company. He was a pioneer in setting an in-house diagnostic lab, enabling us to quickly generate laboratory results for ill patients. We still provide these services today. His passion was working with birds, wildlife and exotics. He enjoyed teaching and continuing these specialties with each veterinarian that worked with him.
Niles Animal Hospital achieved accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) in 1953 and has remained accredited since then. The accreditation holds us to higher standard of care.
Dr. Peter Sakas started at Niles Animal Hospital in 1983 and purchased the hospital from Dr. Lafeber in 1985 upon his retirement. Dr. Sakas continued to specialize and teach avian and wildlife medicine. He worked with and trained many of the avian veterinarians that are still here today in the Chic...agoland area. In March 2020, we sadly lost Dr. Sakas. Currently Dr. Abete and Dr. Staunton purchasing Niles Animal Hospital and want to continue the same level of care and specializing not only in dog/cat medicine but avian, exotic and wildlife medicine as we have for many years.
